Rachel Lutz

Researchers have identified a specific genetic mutation that may increase the likelihood of developing a rapidly progressing form of multiple sclerosis.

There are key differences in the gut microbial community composition in children with early-onset multiple sclerosis compared to healthy children without multiple sclerosis.

Researchers used pre-clinical models of MS, as well as samples from patients with MS, in order to demonstrate that diet and gut flora may influence the activity of astrocytes, the cells that control inflammation and neurodegeneration in the brain.

There is no proof of the added benefit of using umeclidinium bromide for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptom relief in patients.

Nearly 1 in 4 patients with COPD also suffers from depression, possibly increasing the risk of early hospital readmission for these patients if left untreated.

Researchers have found evidence of a link between persistent childhood asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood.

Obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disturbances are linked to diminished cognitive ability in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect system may be able to be used to assess chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other pulmonary diseases.

When intestinal stem cells come into contact with prominent metabolites in the gut, the intestine is prohibited from repairing itself with those cells, according to findings published in Cell.

The Remicade biosimilar inflectra (infliximab) appeared safe and effective for the treatment of Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) across 38 weeks, according to a presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2016.

Gene expression may impact severity of arthritis pain and lead to developments in personalizing medical care for these patients.

Preventing relapses for patients with highly active multiple sclerosis is more easily accomplished with rituximab than with fingolimod.

Researchers recently performed a comprehensive literature review to determine possible pathologies and associated factors, as well as new treatment modalities, for RA patients with auditory deficit.

Good gut bacteria function is inhibited in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients by genetic variations, which can cause inflammatory flare-ups, according to findings published in the journal Science.

A Liverpool, England teen’s viral Facebook post shed light on what it’s like to live with Crohn’s disease (CD) and an ileostomy bag, or stoma bag.

Researchers show that computer-based cognitive remediation accessed from home can be effective in improving cognitive symptoms for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

It is widely known that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is effective for the treatment of recurring Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, but new research supports the procedure’s efficacy for helping patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).

Biomarkers are able to predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) development and complications, according to findings published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

The new disease management program publication from the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care states that drug therapy is an important focus of rehabilitation for rheumatoid arthritis patients.

The chronic vision damaged caused by multiple sclerosis may be reversed by using clemastine fumarate, an over-the-counter drug used to treat allergies and colds.

Mothers’ inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapies may impact their newborns, according to findings published in Gastroenterology.

Patients can control and reduce their risk for contracting colon cancer and colitis by maintaining a balance of two major isoforms, according to findings published in the journal eLife.

MyCounterpane, an online gathering for the multiple sclerosis illness community, was recently featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. MyCounterpane also offers an illness community for those with mental illnesses and another for veterans.

The use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) can enhance the efficiency of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Long-term exposure to cigarette smoke may change the structure of a patient’s airways and leave their lungs more susceptible to bacterial infection.

Could a special type of intestinal cell be at the root of inflammatory bowel disease? Researchers from Rutgers University Newark (RU N) believed so, and wanted to determine how to alter the cells’ behavior to eliminate the disease.

Using fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) has sent ulcerative colitis (UC) patients into remission, reported a presentation given at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO) Congress.

A recent fecal matter transfer (FMT) transferred non-pathogenic viruses from a healthy patient to three pediatric ulcerative colitis patients, according to findings published in mBio.

Microbial changes are a contributing factor to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) development, according to findings published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The pharmaceutical company Shire won a patent trial concerning mesalamine (Lialda), an ulcerative colitis drug, according to a company press release.