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June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

Celiac Diagnosis Linked to Ten-fold Increased Risk of IBD, Study Finds

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People who have been previously diagnosed with either celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the other illness, according to new research. ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

Stem Cell-related Abnormalities May Predict Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease

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Abnormalities in intestinal stem cell niches may predict recurrence in Crohn’s disease, a new study suggests. These irregularities may result from problems with mitochondria — the so-called powerhouse of cells ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 16, 2020

Scientists Find Variation in JAK2 Gene That Can Lead to IBD

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Scientists have discovered a genetic variation in the janus kinase 2 (JAK2) gene — a gene involved in a signaling pathway implicated in other autoimmune diseases — that can lead ... Read more

June 9, 2020June 10, 2020

Nominations Now Open for Sherman Prizes Honoring Excellence in IBD

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The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Sherman Prizes, which recognize individuals working toward improving the lives of people with Crohn’s disease and ... Read more

June 1, 2020June 2, 2020

UK Health Agency Recommends Stelara for Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

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The U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis specifically in adults when ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Early Phase 2 Trial Data Support Safety, Efficacy of BBT-401 for Ulcerative Colitis

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People with ulcerative colitis may benefit from the experimental oral therapy BBT-401, data from an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial suggest. These early data also support a good safety profile for ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Entyvio At-home Injection Approved in Europe to Treat Adults With IBD

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The European Commission has approved a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) formulation of Entyvio (vedolizumab) for use as maintenance therapy in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD). This ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

Joint Study to Assess Effects of COVID-19 on Patients with IBD, Other Autoimmune Conditions

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The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) has launched a study to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, among other autoimmune diseases. ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Date Night Dinners in the Age of Isolation

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When my husband and I were dating, we rarely went out to eat because we made dinner for each other. Now that we’re married, we don’t have to impress each ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

New Guidelines Issued on Treating IBD Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Leading experts have drafted new guidelines to aid gastroenterologists in the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) press ... Read more

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Etrasimod in Controlled Release Seen to Limit Heart Rate Changes, May Be Added to Trials

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A controlled-release version of etrasimod could limit the changes in heart rate linked to an initial dose of this investigational medication, according to topline clinical trial data announced by Arena ... Read more

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

My Superheroes: The Doctors Behind the Masks

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Last week, the health community celebrated National Doctors’ Day and the beginning of National Donate Life Month. In celebration, I am spotlighting the two doctors who have helped me the ... Read more

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Scientists Identify Biomarkers, Environmental Factors That May Lead to IBD Prevention

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Researchers at Mount Sinai have identified new protein biomarkers of Crohn’s disease, and environmental factors that may increase a person’s risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together, these findings ... Read more

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Gut Bacteria Adapt Their Behavior Depending on Where They Reside, Mouse Study Suggests

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Bacteroides fragilis, bacteria known for their protective role in the gut, change their gene activity and behavior according to where in the gut they reside, a study in mice has ... Read more

March 26, 2020May 8, 2020

My Monthly Trigger: PMS and Crohn’s Disease

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This week, I’ve felt like I’m in my personal version of the 2002 movie “28 Days Later,” an apocalyptic zombie thriller centered around an incurable, rage-inducing virus that spreads across the ... Read more