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News
08/07/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study examined whether the use of antibiotics prior to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery was associated with the development of acute pouchitis.
A recent study examined whether the use of antibiotics prior to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery was associated with the development of acute pouchitis.
A recent study examined whether...
08/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ryan Ungaro
Podcast
03/11/2024
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro...
03/11/2024
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Podcast
02/21/2024
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of...
02/21/2024
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News

News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients with early response achieved higher rates of clinical remission and reductions in fatigue and impairment.
Patients with early response achieved higher rates of clinical remission and reductions in fatigue and impairment.
Patients with early response...
04/03/2025
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News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
03/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
This clearance follows last year's approval for ulcerative colitis and the first approval for subcutaneous and intravenous formulations to induce remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
This clearance follows last year's approval for ulcerative colitis and the first approval for subcutaneous and intravenous formulations to induce remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
This clearance follows last...
03/24/2025
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News
03/19/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Half of a small cohort of patients with Crohn’s disease of the pouch experienced clinical remission after 12 weeks of therapy with the IL-23 inhibitor.
Half of a small cohort of patients with Crohn’s disease of the pouch experienced clinical remission after 12 weeks of therapy with the IL-23 inhibitor.
Half of a small cohort of...
03/19/2025
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News
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Some patients in the open-label extension of TRUE NORTH required more time to respond, but efficacy appears durable up to 3 years.
Some patients in the open-label extension of TRUE NORTH required more time to respond, but efficacy appears durable up to 3 years.
Some patients in the open-label...
03/17/2025
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News
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
One year after initiation, patients receiving upadacitinib were at significantly lower risk of colectomy than those treated with tofacitinib.
One year after initiation, patients receiving upadacitinib were at significantly lower risk of colectomy than those treated with tofacitinib.
One year after initiation,...
03/17/2025
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News
03/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the...
03/14/2025
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News
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Surgical interventions are often essential when biologics alone prove inadequate in the treatment of fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease.
Surgical interventions are often essential when biologics alone prove inadequate in the treatment of fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease.
Surgical interventions are often...
03/13/2025
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News
03/13/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Adopting standardized measures and use of less invasive assessment methods should enhance patient monitoring.
Adopting standardized measures and use of less invasive assessment methods should enhance patient monitoring.
Adopting standardized measures...
03/13/2025
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News
02/26/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
With mucosal healing now a primary goal of Crohn's disease (CD) treatment, investigators sought to compare the efficacy of novel therapies in achieving this goal in comparison to placebo.
With mucosal healing now a primary goal of Crohn's disease (CD) treatment, investigators sought to compare the efficacy of novel therapies in achieving this goal in comparison to placebo.
With mucosal healing now a...
02/26/2025
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Interactive Features

Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
How much do you know about upper GI Crohn's disease? Take our quiz to check your knowledge!
How much do you know about upper GI Crohn's disease? Take our quiz to check your knowledge!
How much do you know about upper...
03/18/2025
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Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What is one benefit of preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition for Crohn’s disease patients? Take our quiz to find out if you know the answer!
What is one benefit of preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition for Crohn’s disease patients? Take our quiz to find out if you know the answer!
What is one benefit of...
03/18/2025
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Quiz
02/26/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Estimates vary but indicate that half or more of patients with Crohn's disease will require surgery at some point in their disease course. Do you know which factors place your patients at high risk for surgery? Take our quiz to find out!
Estimates vary but indicate that half or more of patients with Crohn's disease will require surgery at some point in their disease course. Do you know which factors place your patients at high risk for surgery? Take our quiz to find out!
Estimates vary but indicate that...
02/26/2025
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Quiz
12/11/2023
Priyam Vora
Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) are seen in 25-40% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Take a quick quiz to find out who is more at risk of developing multiple EIMs.
Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) are seen in 25-40% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Take a quick quiz to find out who is more at risk of developing multiple EIMs.
Extraintestinal manifestations...
12/11/2023
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Quiz
09/04/2023
Priyam Vora
David Rubin, MD, explained some key differences between the different diets in the management of Crohn's disease to achieve the best possible outcomes. Do you know what diet is the most palatable and sustainable? Take our quiz to find out!
David Rubin, MD, explained some key differences between the different diets in the management of Crohn's disease to achieve the best possible outcomes. Do you know what diet is the most palatable and sustainable? Take our quiz to find out!
David Rubin, MD, explained some...
09/04/2023
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Quiz
07/18/2023
Priyam Vora
Do you know the essential principles of management of inflammatory bowel disease? Take a quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the essential principles of management of inflammatory bowel disease? Take a quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the essential...
07/18/2023
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Quiz
07/14/2023
Priyam Vora
Are surgical outcomes the same for patients with Crohn's disease as they are for patients with ulcerative colitis? Find out with a quick quiz.
Are surgical outcomes the same for patients with Crohn's disease as they are for patients with ulcerative colitis? Find out with a quick quiz.
Are surgical outcomes the same...
07/14/2023
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Quiz
06/14/2023
Priyam Vora
Are biologic agents the ultimate answer in the treatment of intestinal inflammation? Test your knowledge here!
Are biologic agents the ultimate answer in the treatment of intestinal inflammation? Test your knowledge here!
Are biologic agents the ultimate...
06/14/2023
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Quiz
05/24/2023
Experts explored the possibility of resection for patients with Crohn disease in the early stages. What did they conclude? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Experts explored the possibility of resection for patients with Crohn disease in the early stages. What did they conclude? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Experts explored the possibility...
05/24/2023
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Quiz
04/28/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Is there any link between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and clinical relapse in patients with quiescent Crohn disease? Take the test to find out!
Is there any link between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and clinical relapse in patients with quiescent Crohn disease? Take the test to find out!
Is there any link between small...
04/28/2023
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Expert Insights

Ryan Ungaro
Podcast
03/11/2024
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro...
03/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
02/21/2024
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of...
02/21/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Sara Horst
Video
03/19/2025
Sara Horst, MD
Dr Horst reviews how the use of telemedicine has become a game-changer in enabling access to care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially since the COVID pandemic.
Dr Horst reviews how the use of telemedicine has become a game-changer in enabling access to care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially since the COVID pandemic.
Dr Horst reviews how the use of...
03/19/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
03/17/2025
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD...
03/17/2025
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Podcast
03/04/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Jessica Korman
Andrea Bafford, MD, and Jessica Korman, MD, join Drs Raymond Cross and Millie Long to review the challenges of detecting, diagnosing, and managing anorectal cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Andrea Bafford, MD, and Jessica Korman, MD, join Drs Raymond Cross and Millie Long to review the challenges of detecting, diagnosing, and managing anorectal cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Andrea Bafford, MD, and Jessica...
03/04/2025
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Podcasts
02/12/2025
Jami Kinnucan; Raymond Cross, MD; Millie D. Long, MD, MPH
Jami Kinnucan, MD, reviews the facts and fallacies about the use of cannabis for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and how to discuss the issue with patients, with IBD Drive Time hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD.
Jami Kinnucan, MD, reviews the facts and fallacies about the use of cannabis for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and how to discuss the issue with patients, with IBD Drive Time hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD.
Jami Kinnucan, MD, reviews the...
02/12/2025
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Podcast
01/27/2025
Raymond Cross, MD
Dr Lin Chang joins hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD, to discuss how patient with inflammatory bowel disease may also have underlying irritable bowel syndrome, how to diagnose the condition, and the best options for treatment.
Dr Lin Chang joins hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD, to discuss how patient with inflammatory bowel disease may also have underlying irritable bowel syndrome, how to diagnose the condition, and the best options for treatment.
Dr Lin Chang joins hosts Raymond...
01/27/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
01/20/2025
Raymond Cross, MD
Drs Ray Cross and Millie Long discuss with guest Dr Sara Horst the best presentations and abstracts on inflammatory bowel disease from the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting held in October.
Drs Ray Cross and Millie Long discuss with guest Dr Sara Horst the best presentations and abstracts on inflammatory bowel disease from the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting held in October.
Drs Ray Cross and Millie Long...
01/20/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Marla Dubinsky
Conference coverage
01/16/2025
Dr Dubinsky opened the 2024 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference with a firm statement that virtually all patients with Crohn's disease should be treated quickly after diagnosis with approved and effective therapies to help...
Dr Dubinsky opened the 2024 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference with a firm statement that virtually all patients with Crohn's disease should be treated quickly after diagnosis with approved and effective therapies to help...
Dr Dubinsky opened the 2024...
01/16/2025
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Ed Loftus
Video
01/07/2025
Edward V. Loftus, Jr., MD
Dr Loftus explains how Crohn's disease can affect the upper gastrointestinal system, from the mouth to the duodenum, and the options for treating this rare presentation.
Dr Loftus explains how Crohn's disease can affect the upper gastrointestinal system, from the mouth to the duodenum, and the options for treating this rare presentation.
Dr Loftus explains how Crohn's...
01/07/2025
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Podcast
12/30/2024
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast,...
12/30/2024
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Maia Kayal
Video
12/27/2024
Dr Kayal reviews the options available when patients with ulcerative colitis do not respond or lose response to mesalamine therapy, and the considerations of patient factors, patient preferences, and safety that should be taken into account.
Dr Kayal reviews the options available when patients with ulcerative colitis do not respond or lose response to mesalamine therapy, and the considerations of patient factors, patient preferences, and safety that should be taken into account.
Dr Kayal reviews the options...
12/27/2024
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