The intestinal barrier: a key factor in the development of disease
There is increasing evidence on the link between the permeability of the intestinal barrier and autoimmune or metabolic diseases, although the exac...
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Capsule endoscopy: a pill-sized imaging test
Capsule endoscopy is a device that provides high-resolution images of the digestive tract and has proven to be cost-efficient for the early detecti...
What are the warning signs if you have constipation?
Constipation may occur occasionally, but can sometimes be chronic. It may be due to several causes, such as slow intestinal movement. However, it m...
Smoking and diet can affect the evolution of inflammatory bowel disease
The factors that determine the development of inflammatory bowel disease are not entirely known. However, previous infections, genetics and environ...
Eight researchers from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS and the University of Barcelona in the ranking of the best in the world
The list, published by Clarivate Analytics, identifies the most influential experts, who are among the 1% most highly cited in their speciality in...
Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease affect other parts of the body?
Despite being closely related to the digestive system, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can affect other parts of the body such as the joints, skin...
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease visit IDIBAPS
The activity is part of a new project, initiated this year, aimed to raise awareness of the research done at the Institute on different diseases am...
Tofacitinib: new drug approved for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the colonic mucosa. There is no curative treatment. Instead, patients must take m...