Supporting Research

Publications

Key peer-reviewed studies and clinical publications that inform UCInsights' data analysis, feature design, and scientific positioning. All abstracts are sourced from PubMed.

Biologics & Treatment
Gastroenterology 2025 RCT
Vedolizumab Shows Superior Remission Rates in Long-Term UC Study
5-year GEMINI extension data confirms Entyvio maintains clinical and endoscopic remission in 60% of moderate-to-severe UC patients with a favorable long-term safety profile. No new safety signals identified.
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Journal of Crohn's and Colitis 2024 Review
Comparative Effectiveness of JAK Inhibitors vs. Biologics in Ulcerative Colitis
Systematic review of 28 trials comparing tofacitinib, upadacitinib, and filgotinib against anti-TNF and anti-integrin biologics. JAK inhibitors show faster onset with comparable 1-year remission rates.
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Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2024 Cohort
Real-World Outcomes of Ustekinumab in Biologic-Experienced UC Patients
Multicenter cohort of 840 UC patients who failed prior anti-TNF therapy. Ustekinumab achieved clinical response in 68% at week 16, with steroid-free remission at 52 weeks in 44%.
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Diet & Nutrition
Journal of Crohn's and Colitis 2025 Cohort
Mediterranean Diet Linked to 40% Lower UC Flare Risk
Prospective cohort of 3,200 UC patients followed for 3 years. High adherence to Mediterranean dietary patterns was associated with significantly lower rates of hospitalization, steroid use, and endoscopic activity.
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Nutrients 2023 Review
Dietary Fiber and Gut Microbiota in UC: A Mechanistic Overview
Review of 42 studies examining soluble vs. insoluble fiber intake in IBD. Soluble fiber (psyllium, oats) associated with improved mucosal healing; insoluble fiber may exacerbate symptoms during active disease.
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2024 Meta-analysis
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and UC Disease Activity: Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis of 19 observational studies (n = 22,000+). High ultra-processed food intake was associated with a 49% increased risk of UC relapse compared to whole-food dietary patterns.
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Digital Health & AI
npj Digital Medicine 2025 Digital Health
AI Analysis of UC Treatment Response Patterns Across Patient Cohorts
Deep learning model trained on colonoscopy images combined with patient-reported outcome measures enables precision medicine approaches for biologic selection, achieving 82% accuracy in predicting non-response.
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JMIR mHealth 2024 Digital Health
Patient-Generated Health Data in IBD: Accuracy and Clinical Utility
Evaluation of smartphone-based symptom tracking in 380 UC patients over 12 months. Patient-reported bowel frequency correlated strongly with endoscopic Mayo sub-scores (r = 0.74, p < 0.001).
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Sleep & Lifestyle
Sleep Medicine 2025 Cohort
Sleep Disruption Increases UC Flare Risk Threefold
UC patients sleeping fewer than 6 hours per night showed 3× higher disease activity scores at follow-up, independent of medication use and stress levels, establishing sleep hygiene as a modifiable risk factor.
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Gut 2023 Cohort
Psychological Stress as a Trigger for UC Relapse: A Prospective Study
392 UC patients in remission followed for 18 months. High perceived stress scores predicted relapse within 6 weeks (HR 2.8, 95% CI 1.9–4.1). Stress-reduction interventions reduced relapse rates by 31%.
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Note: UCInsights integrates findings from 20,000+ PubMed publications into its AI analysis layer. The publications listed here are a representative selection of key studies referenced during platform development. PubMed links open the National Library of Medicine database. UCInsights is not affiliated with any of the listed journals or authors.