Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease.
Is IBD an autoimmune disease? While it has similarities with autoimmune diseases, IBD is a little different. IBD falls under the umbrella of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).
Major Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Discovered June 5, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...