Meenakshi Bewtra

Obesity is prevalent within the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population. Several studies suggest that 15%-40% of IBD patients are obese. Obesity has further been associated with higher disease activity and reduced time to flare…

INTRODUCTION: Intestinal epithelial stem cells (ISCs) are essential for maintenance of the epithelial barrier, yet their role in Crohn’s disease (CD) is not understood…