Search Results for: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Disulfiram inhibits inflammatory gatekeeper protein: Could it be helpful in COVID-19?
Inflammation is the alarm system by which cells first respond to potential danger. But in excess, inflammation can be deadly. …Read More
Gavin: My Crohn’s disease story
When I was 10 years old, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. For a few months at the end of …Read More
Intestine chip models gut function, in disease and in health
The small intestine is much more than a digestive organ. It’s a major home to our microbiome, it’s a key …Read More
Frozen poop pill offers a less invasive treatment option for emerging infectious disease
The fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) movement is catching the attention of scientists, researchers and the media nationwide. Currently, fecal transplantation …Read More
Finding hope in hard times: Max’s journey with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis
When Rachel’s son, Max, had a string of persistent symptoms that caused him to be in and out of their …Read More
IBD surgery gives Ben a new taste for life (and hamburgers)
Ben Irland, 13, has been enjoying a lot of hamburgers lately. It’s an exciting development for him, since until recently …Read More
Yoga program helps children and teens better manage IBD and stress
In a dimly lit room, about a half dozen teens stand quietly, each trying to balance on one leg. The …Read More
Identifying specific markers in blood may improve diagnosis of IBD in children
New research may lead to improved methods to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. This could be especially beneficial for those …Read More
Could poop transplants treat peanut allergy? A clinical trial begins
Increasing evidence supports the idea that the bacteria living in our intestines early in life help shape our immune systems. …Read More
Could fecal transplants heal Crohn’s and colitis in children? Two trials are set to find out
Could an exciting potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) be found in the gastrointestinal tract itself? That’s the theory …Read More