Abstract Purpose of Review Once thought a disease of Western civilizations, the
inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) impose a global burden, now penetrating populations in …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become more common in Asia over the past few
decades. The rate of increase in prevalence of the disease varies greatly in Asia, with …

The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD)
and ulcerative colitis (UC), are lower in Asia than in the West. However, across Asia the …

OBJECTIVES: Crohn's disease is often purely inflammatory at presentation, but most
patients develop strictures and fistulae over time (complicated disease). Many studies have …

Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) result from an interaction between genetic
and environmental factors. Preliminary findings suggest that susceptibility genes differ …

The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not well-understood; however,
increased and persistent intestinal inflammation, due to inappropriate immune responses …

IBD is a spectrum of chronic disorders that constitute an important health problem
worldwide. The hunt for genetic determinants of disease onset and course has culminated in …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was previously thought to be rare in Asia, but emerging
data indicate rising incidence and prevalence of IBD in the region. The Asia Pacific Working …

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been increasing in Southeast Asia
(SEA) in tandem with its economic growth and urbanization over the past 2 decades …

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] is known to be rare in the Asia Pacific region
but epidemiological studies are scarce. Methods: Kinta Valley [Ipoh] was chosen as the …