Assessing Highly Processed Food Consumption in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Application of the German Screening Questionnaire (sQ-HPF).

The consumption of highly processed foods (HPFs) is increasing on a global scale, and these foods have been associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In particular, the consumption of HPFs has been associated with the intensification of inflammatory responses, with these foods being implicated in the exacerbation of chronic inflammatory conditions. Conversely, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been indicated as a possible factor in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly Crohn's disease (CD).

Exploring Dietary- and Disease-Related Influences on Flatulence and Fecal Odor Perception in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects gastrointestinal function and may alter fecal and flatulence odor (intestinal odor) due to changes in inflammation, the gut microbiome, and metabolism. Investigating the relationship between dietary habits and intestinal odor in IBD is critical given the relationship between diet, gut health, and microbiome diversity. : We performed a cohort analysis of a monocentric, cross-sectional study at a tertiary referral center and compared the perception of fecal and flatulence odor in 233 IBD patients (n = 117 women) with that of 96 healthy controls (HCs) (n = 67 women).

Clinical outcome of the artificial iris diaphragm in silicone oil surgery.

Background: Some eyes require long-term silicone oil tamponade. Problems arise in aphakic eyes with iris defects or hypotony, because an inferior iridectomy can not prevent silicone oil from entering the anterior chamber causing keratopathy and glaucoma. The artificial iris diaphragm was developed to prevent these complications.