OBJECTIVES: Obesity is associated with a proinflammatory state that may be involved in the
etiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), for which there are plausible biological …

Obesity is prevalent within the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population, particularly in
newly developed countries. Several epidemiological studies have suggested that 15%-40 …

It is already well-known that visceral adipose tissue is inseparably related to the
pathogenesis, activity, and general outcome of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We are …

Background and Aims It is unclear whether obesity is associated with the development of
inflammatory bowel disease despite compelling data from basic science studies. We …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are a group of disorders which include ulcerative colitis
and Crohn's disease. Obesity is becoming increasingly more common among patients with …

Obesity, innate immunity and gut inflammation : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology Obesity,
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Background Obesity is increasingly being recognized as a risk factor for a number of benign
and malignant gastrointestinal conditions. However, literature on the underlying …

Background Obesity is associated with a proinflammatory state. Aim To determine whether
obesity at diagnosis is a risk factor for Crohn's disease vs. ulcerative colitis and also vs …

The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are a group of heterogeneous disorders
characterized by acute and chronic inflammatory changes in the small or large bowel, or in …

Background Obesity is associated with intestinal-specific inflammation. Nonetheless, a
specific role of obesity in the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease is unclear. Methods We …