Doctors use tests such as an endoscopy and complete blood count to check for signs of remission in the gut.

The American Gastroenterological Association has updated guidance for the treatment of ulcerative colitis to recommend using higher efficacy drugs in earlier stages of treatment, Medscape Medical News ...

AGA living guideline recommends patients start advanced therapies early in their disease course rather than gradual step-up treatment approach. “Since the first biologic treatment for ulcerative ...

Treatment failure occurs when an ulcerative colitis medication isn’t helping symptoms. Most important, know that it’s not your fault. Learn what to do next.

How Does Tremfya Work for Ulcerative Colitis? Tremfya is a monoclonal antibody that reduces inflammation. The main ingredient in Tremfya is a medicine called guselkumab. This medicine blocks a ...

Imagine you and your gastroenterologist have discussed a new ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment plan that promises to reduce your symptoms and the stress that comes with them. Then, when you go to ...

Nearly 70% of adolescents and young adults stop taking oral 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) maintenance therapy within 12 months of ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis, new research from the United ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated idiopathic inflammatory disorder characterized by colonic inflammation which typically begins in the rectum and extends proximally. The disease ...

A crucial part of caring for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients is implementing good health maintenance practices, including those aimed at preventing complications from the disease itself, as well as ...

For some people with ulcerative colitis (UC), the symptoms are mild. But for others, symptoms can quickly turn into a medical emergency called fulminant colitis. Fulminant colitis is rare, affecting ...