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This short video demonstrates the IBD-Cap journey throughout the GI tract. Although a bit simplified, it gives an overview of the capsule's activity.

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, mainly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Unlike short-term stomach upset, IBD is a long-term disease that can flare up over time and then quiet down in periods of remission. The exact cause of IBD is not fully known, but it is linked to an abnormal immune response that attacks the bowel and causes ongoing inflammation. Genetics and environmenta

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract, and while there is no cure, there are treatments that can control symptoms and help people stay in remission. Crohn’s can cause flare-ups, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, fistulas, abscesses, and bowel damage if inflammation is not controlled. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, prevent complications, and improve quality of life. These are the main medication groups: Corticosteroids

PhotoPill has successfully demonstrated the safety of its digital capsule technology for treating patients with Crohn’s disease [Rehovot, Jan 25] – PhotoPill Medical, a pioneering medical technology company specializing in innovative Photobiomodulation (PBM)-based therapy solutions, today announced the successful completion of the safety phase for its therapeutic electronic capsule, marking a major milestone in the first phase of its groundbreaking First-In-Human (FIH) clinic