Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The condition affects the colon by causing inflammation there but also has an impact on other parts of the body. Ulcerative colitis ...

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 is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease for which there is currently no known cure. The primary sign of the condition is inflammation of the colon and ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that may become more severe over time. The severity may depend on the level of inflammation in the intestines and throughout your body. UC ...

Ulcerative colitis usually causes diarrhea, which may be watery and appear fluffy, mushy, or bloody. You may also experience constipation, which may present as small, hard stool lumps. Ulcerative ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical guideline on the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, published in Gastroenterology.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) appears to run in families, suggesting that genetic factors may play a role. In addition, scientists have identified changes in a number of genes that may contribute to the ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) can cause severe symptoms which can adversely affect a person’s quality of life and ability to work. As such, UC may qualify as a disability. Some potential benefits ...