Psoriasis and Crohn's disease often show up together. But why? Scientists are trying to figure out if genes or lifestyle choices play a bigger role. First, let's talk about genes. They can influence whether someone gets these diseases. But genes aren't the whole story. Lifestyle matters too. Things like diet, exercise, and stress can affect health. Researchers are ...
Crohn's disease is a tough condition for anyone to deal with, but it's especially challenging for kids. A recent study dug into how different types of nutritional formulas affect young patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease. The goal was to see how these formulas stack up in terms of clinical outcomes, how they affect the quality of life, and the cost invol...
Crohn's disease is becoming more common worldwide. It affects many parts of the body, including joints. This can lead to issues like arthritis in larger joints. This is important to know because it can affect how well people do after surgery to replace their hip joints. This surgery is known as a total hip arthroplasty. The study looked at how long patients stayed i...
Crohn's disease is a tough condition that can mess with a person's physical and mental health. It's a long-term issue that causes inflammation in the gut. Most people deal with it through medication, but that often comes with unpleasant side effects and can be hard to stick to. So, researchers are always on the lookout for new ways to manage it. One interesting appr...
Crohn's disease, a chronic condition, can lead to abdominal abscesses, which are pockets of pus that can form anywhere in the abdomen. These abscesses need special attention. Size and location can vary greatly. So can the disease itself. Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. In the past, surgery was the go-to solution. But today, doctors ha...
Complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease are tough to treat effectively with current therapies. Darvadstrocel, a stem cell therapy, has shown promise in clinical trials for these fistulas. However, there isn't much long-term data comparing it to standard care. This study combined clinical trial results and real-world evidence to predict Darvadstrocel's long-term ...
Ever wondered why some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel less abdominal pain? Scientists have been puzzling over this for a while now. It turns out that a specific gene variation might play a key role. This gene is linked to Na v 1. 8, a protein that helps detect pain signals in our body. A study looked into whether this gene variation affects both ty...
At 60 years old, Frank Fritz, a beloved figure from the reality TV show American Pickers, passed away. This unfortunate event was linked to complications from a stroke he had suffered two years prior, which he never fully recovered from. Apart from the stroke, Fritz also battled Crohn's disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the digestive tract. Although not usual...
The world of weed is no longer a secret. With the legalization movement gaining momentum and CBD products popping up left and right, it's no surprise that people are opening up about their love for pot. Celebrities are no exception, with many sharing their own experiences and confessions about the herb. Let's take a look at 10 stars who didn't shy away from sharing t...