Stool tests may offer simpler way to track IBD Flare-Ups

This study looked at whether simple stool tests (calprotectin and fecal immunochemical test) can accurately show if inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is active or in remission, compared to the standard colonoscopy. Researchers studied 120 adults with IBD who were scheduled for colonoscopy. The goal was to see if these non-invasive stool tests could reliably match colonoscopy results, potentially offering a cheaper and safer way to monitor the disease.