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First JAK Inhibitor Approved for Crohn's Disease

Upadacitinib lands indication for moderately to severely active disease in adults

May 18, 2023
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Win for Vedolizumab in Recurrent Crohn's Disease

Trial boosts case for label expansion

May 08, 2023
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Better Cardiorespiratory Endurance Tied to Lower IBD Risk in Kids, Teens

Other measures of physical fitness not independently associated with IBD risk

May 01, 2023
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Vedolizumab Proves Its Worth in Treating Chronic Pouchitis

Biologic effective for common complication of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis

Mar 29, 2023
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IL-6 Inhibitor for UC Shows Some Promise in Mid-Stage Trial

Though next steps for olamkicept in ulcerative colitis a bit unclear

Mar 07, 2023
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Tyler James Williams' Crohn's Disease

Golden Globe winner talks about his health ordeal

Jan 25, 2023
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IBD Interferes With Sleep Quality

Intestinal as well as brain-related problems found in study that used wrist actigraphy devices

Jan 23, 2023
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IBD and Rheumatic Diseases Overlap

Specialists in both fields need to communicate and coordinate, says researcher

Jan 23, 2023
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promising for Crohn's Fistulas

Literature review highlights benefits, although access is an issue, expert says

Jan 22, 2023
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Patients With Celiac and Overlap IBD Skip Out on Gluten-Free Diets

Study finds no appetite for long-term adherence; lack of targeted education

Jan 22, 2023
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Wearable Tech Shows Promise for Predicting IBD Flares

App measured heart rate variability metrics in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis

Jan 21, 2023
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Contrary to Guidelines, 5-ASA Often Prescribed in Pediatric Crohn's Disease

Use at diagnosis associated with delays in starting biologics

Jan 20, 2023
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Using Recalled Devices to Approve New Ones; Inpatient Safety

Also in TTHealthWatch: antibiotic use and inflammatory bowel disease

Jan 14, 2023
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IBD Risk Higher After Antibiotics

Dose-response relationship found, especially for older individuals

Jan 09, 2023
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