Crohn’s disease, a common inflammatory disorder of the intestinal tract, can have devastating consequences for a patient’s quality of life. Although people with the disease are typically treated with powerful immune-suppressing drugs, roughly 70% eventually require surgery to remove portions of the intestinal tract that have developed blockages or other problems caused by severe inflammation. Even after surgery, the disease often recurs and is therefore … Continue reading Researchers identify 2 distinct genetic subtypes in Crohn’s disease patients.