The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) is based on clinical symptoms and signs including
hematochezia and urgency, endoscopic evaluation, and histologic parameters in the …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that can present at various stages of disease
activity and severity. Depending on disease activity at any moment and the overall severity …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder. These guidelines indicate the
preferred approach to the management of adults with UC and represent the official practice …

Biologics such as antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs have emerged as important
agents in the treatment of many chronic inflammatory diseases, especially in cases …

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionised cancer treatment. However, immune-
related adverse events (irAEs) are a common side effect which can mimic infection …

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV), one of the eight herpesviruses that commonly infect
humans, is best known for its propensity to cause disease in immunocompromised patients …

Background New treatments are needed as Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is becoming
increasingly formidable. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has a 90% success rate in …

Immunosenescence involves age-related remodeling changes in the organization of
lymphoid organs and functionality of immune cells, which have been associated with …

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous double-stranded DNA virus belonging to
the β-subgroup of the herpesvirus family. After the initial infection, the virus establishes …

OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have suggested an association between cytomegalovirus
(CMV) infection and steroid-refractory inflammatory bowel disease. In this study, the use of …