Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has widespread implications for neonates. While mostly affecting preterm neonates, full-term neonates, especially those with congenital heart disease, are also at ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine, causing persistent inflammation in the colon and rectum. The condition typically begins in the ...

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be stressful and can also affect mental health through the gut-brain axis. Gastrointestinal (GI) psychologists can help people cope and manage psychological ...

Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors can quickly and effectively manage ulcerative colitis (UC), especially when more conventional treatments haven’t worked. UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it can cause body-wide effects that may impair a person’s oral health. Mouth sores, gum disease, and dry mouth are ...

A doctor may recommend a low residue diet for a few reasons, including a flare-up of ulcerative colitis (UC). But it isn’t right for everyone with UC and isn’t meant as a long-term solution.

Up to 25,000 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) in England could be in line for treatment with Pfizer’s once-daily oral therapy Velsipity, after NICE recommended its use by the NHS. The new ...

Along with those, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis may make you lose weight without trying, and make your stool look bloody or black. You could also see blood in the toilet or on tissue if you ...

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and an urgent need to empty the bowels. Symptoms can alternate between ...