A prospective cohort study found that higher total meat intake was associated with an increased risk of flare-ups in ulcerative colitis. The prevalence of chronic opioid use reached 8% in patients with ulcerative colitis. The article also deals with the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in bowel preparation. Another topic is the question of whether hepatic steatosis (saturation of the liver with fat) is considered a disease. The study highlights the link between diet and the course of ulcerative colitis. These findings are from MedPage Today.