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AI aids early Crohn's diagnosis
A recent study has revealed that artificial intelligence, in collaboration with genetics and gut microbiome analysis, can aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease—especially in cases of intestinal fibrosis, which is among its most dangerous complications. The results showed that fibrosis is not an independent stage of the disease but is driven by persistent immune activity and changes in gut bacteria, with 43 genes identified as linked to its development. The study helps explain the transition from inflammation to permanent damage and suggests that molecular markers could enable doctors to identify high-risk patients early on, opening new opportunities for more targeted and effective treatments. More than four million people worldwide suffer from Crohn’s disease, with up to 70% of cases developing complications that require surgery within ten years of diagnosis.
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