The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in East has risen over the past decade
to become a global disease. The increasing number of studies on the incidence and course …

Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory disease of the
colon, characterized by relapsing and remitting symptoms. Although traditionally viewed as …

The global incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased
over the last 2-4 decades, likely because of the adoption of a more “western” lifestyle as well …

Background: The community of gut microbes is a key factor controlling the intestinal barrier
that communicates with the nervous system through the gut–brain axis. Based on our clinical …

Objective To develop a prioritisation framework to support priority setting for elective
surgeries after COVID-19 based on the impact on patient well-being and cost. Design We …

Background The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in South Korea is
increasing. Although extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) are an important factor in the …

Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated morbidity and mortality
worldwide. One of the causes of developing colorectal cancer is untreated colon …

Background This study aimed to understand the disease characteristics and treatment
outcomes of Crohn's disease (CD) in a real-world setting in China. Methods In this …

Osteoporosis is one of the most common extraintestinal complications among patients
suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases. The role of vitamin D and calcium in the …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
characterized by a chronic relapsing disease course. As uncontrolled intestinal inflammation …