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A common herb used in traditional medicine could offer relief for the 10% of people worldwide suffering from peptic ulcers, without the bone loss and gut problems linked to current medications. Early research shows the plant may heal ulcers naturally while reducing stomach acid.
A biotechnology company just manufactured the first batch of a groundbreaking therapy that could help millions of people suffering from diabetic foot ulcers. The treatment uses a novel approach that's never been produced at this scale before.
A new pill for ulcerative colitis helped half of patients achieve complete remission in a groundbreaking trial, five times better than placebo. The results represent the best success rate ever reported for an oral medication treating this painful inflammatory bowel disease.
For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis who've run out of treatment options, two new studies reveal a promising combination therapy that works better than single medications. The breakthrough could help millions who haven't responded to any previous treatments.
A breakthrough treatment for ulcerative colitis brought 40% of patients into remission after just 12 weeks, offering fresh hope for millions living with inflammatory bowel disease. Spyre Therapeutics' experimental drug succeeded in its first major trial, setting up competition with pharmaceutical giants to deliver better digestive disease treatments.
Cass Bargell lost her colon to severe ulcerative colitis and needed four major surgeries in one year. Now she's playing for Team USA at the Rugby World Cup with an ostomy bag and chasing her Olympic dream.
Researchers in Sweden discovered a protective molecule that could transform treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, wounds that heal slowly and often lead to amputation. The finding offers new hope for millions living with diabetes worldwide.
Researchers discovered why some wounds refuse to heal and found a simple antioxidant treatment that helps them close again. The breakthrough could help millions avoid amputations from diabetic foot ulcers.
University of Mississippi researchers created a customizable 3D-printed patch that helps chronic wounds heal faster using natural, biodegradable materials. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions suffering from diabetic ulcers and pressure sores.
A groundbreaking combination therapy is helping people with inflammatory bowel disease who've run out of treatment options. Clinical trials show remission rates jumping by up to 40 percentage points for the hardest-to-treat patients.
Cody Ramsey stepped onto the rugby field for the first time in nearly four years after a devastating illness nearly ended his career. The emotional comeback reminded everyone watching that some victories happen long before the final whistle blows.
Scientists have developed nanomaterials that use light to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wounds that refuse to heal. The breakthrough treatment cleared 95% of infections in animal trials and could transform care for millions living with diabetic ulcers and severe burns.
A hospital in Tiruchi, India just made diagnosing a common stomach infection as simple as breathing into a device. The new test detects H. pylori bacteria without invasive procedures.
A research team discovered that a common bacterium actively sabotages the body's healing process, and they've found a simple treatment that could help 19 million people worldwide avoid amputations.
Researchers discovered that a common bacterium doesn't just resist antibiotics—it actively stops wounds from healing by releasing damaging molecules. A simple antioxidant treatment could help millions with chronic wounds heal again.
Researchers have developed a potential new treatment for Crohn's disease by mimicking a rare gene variant that naturally protects some people from inflammatory bowel disease. The breakthrough demonstrates a complete path from genetic discovery to actual medicine, offering hope for 3 million Americans living with IBD.
A routine stool test can predict inflammatory bowel disease flares up to two years before symptoms appear, offering hope for 3 million Americans living with the unpredictable condition. The discovery could transform care from reactive to preventive. ##
Scientists discovered that an age-related blood condition makes inflammatory bowel disease worse, but a single pill already proven safe in humans can reverse the damage. This breakthrough could help millions without weakening their immune systems.
Scientists discovered how hidden blood mutations worsen inflammatory bowel disease in millions of Americans. Even better, they found an existing safe drug that reverses the damage.
Patients with hard-to-treat inflammatory bowel disease saw remarkable results when doctors combined two existing drugs in new clinical trials. Nearly half of treatment-resistant patients achieved remission after 48 weeks.
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