IBD remission does include stopping symptoms, but the goal of treatment should include the resolution of inflammation in the digestive system.
Evolution of treatment targets.
Serum biomarkers confirming stable remission in inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Efficacy
Signs of Ulcerative Colitis Remission
Goals of Therapy - IBD Journey - Treatment and Medications - Goals of Therapy
Intestinal Research
Thoughts on preventing IBD — Charlie Lees
Frontiers Disease clearance in ulcerative colitis: Setting the therapeutic goals for future in the treatment of ulcerative colitis
Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of Crohn's disease in the adult population
STRIDE II -Updated Crohn's Disease Target Goals
Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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