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Is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) hereditary?

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Is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) hereditary?

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could be hereditary. Further genetic research in the coming years will help us understand the disease better. Learn more from Dr. Eugene Yen on behalf of NorthShore University HealthSystem about IBD.

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