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Chronic Conditions and Their Age of Onset Predict Health Trajectory in IBD
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), conditions developed at or before age 60 years and their age of onset are important for predicting premature death,...
IBD Activity May Increase Risk for Clostridioides Difficile Infection
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 – For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), risk factors associated with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) include recent diagnosis, corticosteroid usage,...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb 5, 2025 – Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of...
Metrics From Wearable Devices Can Predict IBD Flares
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 – Physiological metrics from wearable devices can help identify inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Gastroenterology....
FDA Approves Omvoh for Moderately to Severely Active Crohn Disease
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn disease in adults, according to a press...
Early Anti-TNFα Therapy Cuts Perianal Fistula Complications in Pediatric Crohn Disease
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 – For pediatric patients with Crohn disease, early anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNFα) therapy is beneficial in preventing the development of perianal fistula ...
Intestinal Ultrasound Feasible for Detecting Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 – Intestinal ultrasound (IU) can be considered a screening tool for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Dec. 24 in the Journal of ...
Data Suggests TNF Inhibitors Help Prevent Serious Complications in Children with Crohn's Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 A specific class of anti-inflammatory drugs can help children avoid a debilitating complication of Crohn’s disease. A new study published recently in the journal Gut shows c...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease on the Rise Globally in the Elderly
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a study published in the Jan. 31, 2025, issue of Autoimmunity R...
Over 100,000 U.S. Youth Battle Inflammatory Bowel Disease
MONDAY, Dec.2, 2024 – Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals. "Prevalence rates [are] among the highest reported...
Estimated 100,429 U.S. Youth Living With Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2024 – An estimated 100,429 youth are living with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) in the United States, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 in...
People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Face Barriers to Health Care
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continue to experience barriers to health care access and treatment and financial struggles, according to a study published...
Crohn's, Colitis Care Take Big Financial Toll on Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – Inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease and colitis cause intense financial pressure as well as physical distress, a new study shows. More than 40% of people w...
Televisit Outpatient Care Feasible for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – Televisit-delivered outpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with a higher risk for IBD-related hospitalization, according to a study published...
4 Tips to Keeping Your Gut Healthy and Free of IBD
TUESDAY, Aug. 6, 2024 – Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative...
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