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Research

Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis Authors: Dennis Freuer , Jakob Linseisen , Christa Meisinger…

Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn’s disease
Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn’s disease Authors: Sazonovs, A., Stevens, C.R., Venkataraman, G.R. et al. Media Release: Study…

Good bacteria showing promise for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
Good bacteria showing promise for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis ‘Good’ bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of…

A study has linked psychological stress to Crohn’s disease flare-ups
A study has linked psychological stress to Crohn’s disease flare-ups McMaster-led study links stress to Crohn’s disease flare-ups “The main…

CCA awards two scholarships for 2022
A very strong field of 15 candidates applied for two $75,000 CCA IBD PhD Scholarships, offered over 3 years. CCA…

The Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet – a promising new therapy
The Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet – a promising new therapy By Dr Emma P. Halmos About the Author Accredited Practising…

Research links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease
Results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn’s disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation.

First structure of human protein complex with ‘licence to kill’
A team of WEHI researchers has for the first time visualised a human cell death complex linked to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and injuries associated with excessive cell death.

COVID-19 vaccine and IBD
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are frequently treated with immunosuppressive medications.

Is Crohn’s disease considered an autoimmune disease?
Whether Crohn’s can be considered an autoimmune disease remains unclear.

Study shows diet has ‘underappreciated role’ in treating ulcerative colitis
Patients with ulcerative colitis following a novel diet achieved higher clinical remission and mucosal healing compared with patients who received a single donor fecal transplantation, with or without diet, according to a study.

National health literacy programme for people living with IBD
The aim of the CCA IBD project is to implement the Optimising Health Literacy and Access (Ophelia) process over 3 years to collaboratively codesign ways to improve delivery of information, services and resources for people with IBD and their carers.