Article Collection: Disease Monitoring, Including Biomarkers and Advanced Imaging Modalities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

This article collection, titled “Disease Monitoring, Including Biomarkers and Advanced Imaging Modalities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)”, explores the latest advancements in tracking disease progression and predicting relapses in IBD. It features studies focusing on novel biomarkers, such as leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein, and the use of advanced imaging techniques to monitor conditions such as ulcerative colitis. Topics range from cohort studies to innovative methods such as smartwatch-based biomarker detection. Together, these articles provide valuable insights into improving disease management and treatment strategies in IBD.

This collection was edited by Junji Umeno (Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan), Taku Kobayashi (Kitasato University, Tokyo, Japan), and Hans Herfarth (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, US), and published in the journal Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases.

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