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Inflammatory bowel disease can be detected in blood samples up to 16 years before onset, study suggests (medicalxpress.com)

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Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood tests that can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 16 years before diagnosis. In particular, Crohn's disease can be detected with very high accuracy.

One of the major problems with IBD is that the disease can progress in your body for a long time without manifesting symptoms, allowing damage to the gastrointestinal tract to occur before treatment is initiated.

Despite a terrific increase in the number of drugs available, none of them can repair any damage already done. The earlier we can start treatment, the better the patient's prognosis and their chances to avoid complications.

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