Inflammatory bowel disease: invisible and unpredictable
2024

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Invisible and Unpredictable

Editorial

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Conclusion

The editorial emphasizes the urgent need for research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Supporting Evidence

  • IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are often misunderstood as invisible illnesses.
  • Many people with IBD experience long waits for diagnosis and treatment due to insurance and policy issues.
  • Research highlights the link between environmental factors and the risk of developing IBD.

Takeaway

Inflammatory bowel disease is hard to see but can really affect people's lives, and we need to learn more about it to help those who suffer.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105499

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