Crohn's disease, a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), often causes scar-like tissue to build up in the intestines, termed fibrosis. Over time, increased scar tissue builds up in the ...

As inflamed regions of the gut form scar tissue, the space within the gut lumen becomes smaller and more restricted, leading to symptoms of gut obstruction. There is currently no drug treatment ...

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As inflamed regions of the gut form scar tissue, the space within the gut lumen becomes smaller and more restricted, leading to symptoms of gut obstruction. There is currently no drug treatment ...

LONDON: A new study has brought scientists closer to understanding why people with Crohn’s disease develop damaging scar tissue in their intestines, a complication that often leads to surgery.

Your gut harbors trillions of microbes which live in precarious harmony with your immune system. When that harmony is upset, the results can be excruciating—especially for those with Crohn’s disease, ...

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Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Crohn's disease, identifying what drives the development of debilitating scar tissue in the intestines. University of Edinburgh-led ...

Fat is more complicated than we thought. Once considered just a bag of calories, scientists now know that our fat — aka adipose tissue — doesn’t just squirrel away energy; it also sends and receives ...