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Research Review
02/03/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from...
02/03/2026
Gastroenterology
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Conference Coverage
01/24/2026
Dr Cates describes her award-winning poster on the use of anal pap smears to identify patients at high risk of developing anal cancer and advance them to high-resolution anometry.
Dr Cates describes her award-winning poster on the use of anal pap smears to identify patients at high risk of developing anal cancer and advance them to high-resolution anometry.
Dr Cates describes her...
01/24/2026
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Conference Coverage
01/24/2026
Dana Neugut, MD
Dr Neugut reviews her award-winning poster from AIBD on the association of Childhood Opportunity Index with time to infliximab discontinuation in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Neugut reviews her award-winning poster from AIBD on the association of Childhood Opportunity Index with time to infliximab discontinuation in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Neugut reviews her...
01/24/2026
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Surgery
01/20/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
This research adds to growing interest in the potential immunomodulatory effects of statins beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.
This research adds to growing interest in the potential immunomodulatory effects of statins beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.
This research adds to growing...
01/20/2026
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Conference Coverage
01/20/2026
Ece Unal, MD
Cleveland Clinic surgery resident Ece Unal, MD, gives an overview of her award-winning poster on a systematic review of excision of skin tags in perianal Crohn’s Disease, presented at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
Cleveland Clinic surgery resident Ece Unal, MD, gives an overview of her award-winning poster on a systematic review of excision of skin tags in perianal Crohn’s Disease, presented at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
Cleveland Clinic surgery...
01/20/2026
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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
01/20/2026
Wei Wei Lee, MD
Dr Lee describes her award-winning poster presentation on the frequency of changes in diagnosis from ulcerative colitis to Crohn's disease among pediatric patients.
Dr Lee describes her award-winning poster presentation on the frequency of changes in diagnosis from ulcerative colitis to Crohn's disease among pediatric patients.
Dr Lee describes her...
01/20/2026
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Research Highlights
01/14/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Endoscopic response, transmural remission, and transmural response rates showed no significant differences between treatment groups at either assessment window.
Endoscopic response, transmural remission, and transmural response rates showed no significant differences between treatment groups at either assessment window.
Endoscopic response, transmural...
01/14/2026
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Research Highlights
01/14/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings of a new analysis highlight both the potential and the caution required when considering dual-targeted therapy in patients who fail to respond to monotherapy.
The findings of a new analysis highlight both the potential and the caution required when considering dual-targeted therapy in patients who fail to respond to monotherapy.
The findings of a new analysis...
01/14/2026
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Expert Insights
01/13/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive...
01/13/2026
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Oriana Damas
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/29/2025
Oriana Damas, MD, MSCTI
Awarded the Sherman Emerging Leader Prize at the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Oriana Damas encouraged others to use passion, dedication, and vision to move the field forward.
Awarded the Sherman Emerging Leader Prize at the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Oriana Damas encouraged others to use passion, dedication, and vision to move the field forward.
Awarded the Sherman Emerging...
12/29/2025
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Michael Kappelman
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/29/2025
Michael Kappelman, MD
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the Sherman Prize winners for 2025, speaks from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD meeting about his clinical and research work with pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the Sherman Prize winners for 2025, speaks from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD meeting about his clinical and research work with pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the...
12/29/2025
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Interactive Features

Quiz
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/18/2025
Can hormone replacement therapy help or harm disease activity among women with IBD? Our quiz will show the answer!
Can hormone replacement therapy help or harm disease activity among women with IBD? Our quiz will show the answer!
Can hormone replacement therapy...
07/18/2025
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Quiz
07/18/2025
Can a wearable sensor help monitor disease activity in IBD--via sweat? Take our quiz to get the answer.
Can a wearable sensor help monitor disease activity in IBD--via sweat? Take our quiz to get the answer.
Can a wearable sensor help...
07/18/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Which of the following factors did clinicians say in a recent study is particularly important for EHR functionality in the context of IBD?
Which of the following factors did clinicians say in a recent study is particularly important for EHR functionality in the context of IBD?
Which of the following factors...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
According to a recent survey of clinicians who care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, what percentage reported that their EHR system does not enhance patient care in IBD?
According to a recent survey of clinicians who care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, what percentage reported that their EHR system does not enhance patient care in IBD?
According to a recent survey of...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A multicenter Canadian study to evaluate advanced combination treatment (ACT) in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) arrived at which of the following conclusions?
A multicenter Canadian study to evaluate advanced combination treatment (ACT) in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) arrived at which of the following conclusions?
A multicenter Canadian study to...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
05/22/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Does hormone replacement therapy have any effect on treatment for IBD among postmenopausal women? Take our quiz to find out!
Does hormone replacement therapy have any effect on treatment for IBD among postmenopausal women? Take our quiz to find out!
Does hormone replacement therapy...
05/22/2025
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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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Expert Insights

Conference Coverage
01/24/2026
Dr Cates describes her award-winning poster on the use of anal pap smears to identify patients at high risk of developing anal cancer and advance them to high-resolution anometry.
Dr Cates describes her award-winning poster on the use of anal pap smears to identify patients at high risk of developing anal cancer and advance them to high-resolution anometry.
Dr Cates describes her...
01/24/2026
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Conference Coverage
01/24/2026
Dana Neugut, MD
Dr Neugut reviews her award-winning poster from AIBD on the association of Childhood Opportunity Index with time to infliximab discontinuation in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Neugut reviews her award-winning poster from AIBD on the association of Childhood Opportunity Index with time to infliximab discontinuation in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Neugut reviews her...
01/24/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Conference Coverage
01/20/2026
Ece Unal, MD
Cleveland Clinic surgery resident Ece Unal, MD, gives an overview of her award-winning poster on a systematic review of excision of skin tags in perianal Crohn’s Disease, presented at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
Cleveland Clinic surgery resident Ece Unal, MD, gives an overview of her award-winning poster on a systematic review of excision of skin tags in perianal Crohn’s Disease, presented at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
Cleveland Clinic surgery...
01/20/2026
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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
01/20/2026
Wei Wei Lee, MD
Dr Lee describes her award-winning poster presentation on the frequency of changes in diagnosis from ulcerative colitis to Crohn's disease among pediatric patients.
Dr Lee describes her award-winning poster presentation on the frequency of changes in diagnosis from ulcerative colitis to Crohn's disease among pediatric patients.
Dr Lee describes her...
01/20/2026
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Expert Insights
01/13/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive...
01/13/2026
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Oriana Damas
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/29/2025
Oriana Damas, MD, MSCTI
Awarded the Sherman Emerging Leader Prize at the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Oriana Damas encouraged others to use passion, dedication, and vision to move the field forward.
Awarded the Sherman Emerging Leader Prize at the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Oriana Damas encouraged others to use passion, dedication, and vision to move the field forward.
Awarded the Sherman Emerging...
12/29/2025
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Michael Kappelman
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/29/2025
Michael Kappelman, MD
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the Sherman Prize winners for 2025, speaks from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD meeting about his clinical and research work with pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the Sherman Prize winners for 2025, speaks from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD meeting about his clinical and research work with pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
Dr Michael Kappelman, one of the...
12/29/2025
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Scott Snapper
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/29/2025
Scott Snapper, MD
Sherman Prize winner Dr Scott Snapper reviewed his team's work on the genetics associated with IBD in children from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Sherman Prize winner Dr Scott Snapper reviewed his team's work on the genetics associated with IBD in children from the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Sherman Prize winner Dr Scott...
12/29/2025
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Corey & Miguel
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/23/2025
Miguel D. Regueiro, MD; Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS
For the 9th year, Drs Miguel Regueiro and Corey Siegel both claim victory in their annual debate—this time, about switching vs optimizing therapies—and remain friends.
For the 9th year, Drs Miguel Regueiro and Corey Siegel both claim victory in their annual debate—this time, about switching vs optimizing therapies—and remain friends.
For the 9th year, Drs Miguel...
12/23/2025
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Ray Cross and Tina Ha
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/23/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Christina Ha, MD
In the first-ever video version of the IBD Drive Time podcast, Drs Raymond Cross and Christina Ha discuss positioning IBD therapies from our Open Air Studio at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
In the first-ever video version of the IBD Drive Time podcast, Drs Raymond Cross and Christina Ha discuss positioning IBD therapies from our Open Air Studio at the AIBD Annual Meeting.
In the first-ever video version...
12/23/2025
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Conference Coverage

Best of 2025
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/18/2025
Marla C. Dubinsky, MD; Parambir Dulai, MD; Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands, and Parambir Dulai inaugurated the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD 2025 annual meeting with a review of the best research and most promising advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease...
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands, and Parambir Dulai inaugurated the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD 2025 annual meeting with a review of the best research and most promising advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease...
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands,...
12/18/2025
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Phillip Fleshner
Conference Coverage
12/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
In his address to the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Phillip Fleshner stressed the importance of early involvement of the surgeon in collaborative patient care and that the need for surgery should not be viewed as a failure of medical...
In his address to the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Phillip Fleshner stressed the importance of early involvement of the surgeon in collaborative patient care and that the need for surgery should not be viewed as a failure of medical...
In his address to the Advances...
12/18/2025
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Ray Cross
Conference Coverage
12/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the importance of identifying risk early and aligning therapy with both clinical severity and patient-specific needs as IBD moves toward precision medicine.
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the importance of identifying risk early and aligning therapy with both clinical severity and patient-specific needs as IBD moves toward precision medicine.
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the...
12/17/2025
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Millie Long
Conference Coverage
12/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Steroid reduction, risk stratification, and preventive strategies remain central, Dr Long said at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Steroid reduction, risk stratification, and preventive strategies remain central, Dr Long said at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Steroid reduction, risk...
12/17/2025
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Amy Stewart
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/17/2025
Amy Stewart, NP
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of a post-hoc analysis of data from the LIBERTY study in Crohn's disease for Zymfentra, a subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, and how it and other subcutaneous options provide important options for patients...
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of a post-hoc analysis of data from the LIBERTY study in Crohn's disease for Zymfentra, a subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, and how it and other subcutaneous options provide important options for patients...
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of...
12/17/2025
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Jessica Salwen-Dermerer
Conference Coverage
12/16/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Psychological distress is not ancillary to IBD management but an integral component of clinical outcomes, Dr Jessica Salwen-Deremer explained at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Psychological distress is not ancillary to IBD management but an integral component of clinical outcomes, Dr Jessica Salwen-Deremer explained at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Psychological distress is not...
12/16/2025
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Christina Ha
Conference Coverage
12/16/2025
Christina Ha, MD
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the progressive nature of CD and the need for objective, individualized decision-making across disease stages.
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the progressive nature of CD and the need for objective, individualized decision-making across disease stages.
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the...
12/16/2025
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Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
12/12/2025
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
A targeted, risk-stratified approach helps to ensure the best outcomes in treating ulcerative colitis, Dr Hanauer stated.
A targeted, risk-stratified approach helps to ensure the best outcomes in treating ulcerative colitis, Dr Hanauer stated.
A targeted, risk-stratified...
12/12/2025
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Ed Loftus
Conference Coverage
12/12/2025
Edward V. Loftus, Jr., MD
Dr Loftus discussed the importance of recognizing that patients with ulcerative colitis may have subclinical--and damaging--inflammation in the absence of symptoms in his address at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting.
Dr Loftus discussed the importance of recognizing that patients with ulcerative colitis may have subclinical--and damaging--inflammation in the absence of symptoms in his address at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting.
Dr Loftus discussed the...
12/12/2025
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Conference Coverage
12/09/2025
Marla C. Dubinsky, MD
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at the Advances in IBD annual meeting that the time of diagnosis is a "golden moment" for the patient with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at the Advances in IBD annual meeting that the time of diagnosis is a "golden moment" for the patient with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at...
12/09/2025
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