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IBD Drive Time: Jennifer Seminerio, MD, on Advanced Combination Therapy
06/12/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jennifer Seminerio, MD
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss...
06/12/2026
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Research Review
Bowel Urgency Remains an Underrecognized but High-Burden Symptom in Crohn’s Disease
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A key theme of the narrative review is the disconnect between patients and healthcare providers regarding the importance of bowel urgency in Crohn's disease.
A key theme of the narrative review is the disconnect between patients and healthcare providers regarding the importance of bowel urgency in Crohn's disease.
A key theme of the narrative...
06/11/2026
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Research Highlights
Disease Control, Not Age at Diagnosis, Drives Pregnancy Outcomes in Crohn’s Disease
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators concluded that proactive disease management and continued use of effective therapies during pregnancy to control disease activity—not disease duration or age at diagnosis—is the primary determinant of neonatal outcomes in...
Investigators concluded that proactive disease management and continued use of effective therapies during pregnancy to control disease activity—not disease duration or age at diagnosis—is the primary determinant of neonatal outcomes in...
Investigators concluded that...
06/11/2026
AIBD NP/PA Institute
From AIBD NP/PA Institute
Research Report
Biologic Prophylaxis Reduces Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The effect of biologic therapy in reducing risks of recurrence following surgery for Crohn’s disease was observed across patient subgroups, suggesting broad benefit regardless of individual risk profile, researchers reported.
The effect of biologic therapy in reducing risks of recurrence following surgery for Crohn’s disease was observed across patient subgroups, suggesting broad benefit regardless of individual risk profile, researchers reported.
The effect of biologic therapy...
06/11/2026
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Research Review
Artificial Sweeteners and Emulsifier Metabolites Linked to Crohn’s Disease Activity
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
In the first human study to demonstrate distinct P-80 metabolism in patients with Crohn's disease, researchers found that "dietary sweeteners and P-80 metabolites showed significant correlations with disease activity.”
In the first human study to demonstrate distinct P-80 metabolism in patients with Crohn's disease, researchers found that "dietary sweeteners and P-80 metabolites showed significant correlations with disease activity.”
In the first human study to...
06/11/2026
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Gil Melmed
Conference Coverage
Gil Melmed, MD, on Prehabilitation Among IBD Surgical Patients
06/01/2026
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Dr Melmed reviews the prehabilitation protocol trialed at Cedars-Sinai among patients with IBD who were preparing for surgery, which showed a definite reduction in complications among the cohort that received multidisciplinary care as well as...
Dr Melmed reviews the prehabilitation protocol trialed at Cedars-Sinai among patients with IBD who were preparing for surgery, which showed a definite reduction in complications among the cohort that received multidisciplinary care as well as...
Dr Melmed reviews the...
06/01/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Jordan Axelrad, MD, on Communicating Risks to Patients With IBD
05/22/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan...
05/22/2026
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Bruce Sands
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Bruce Sands, MD, on Results from DUET-CD
05/19/2026
Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS
Dr Sands reviews the results of the DUET-CD study of combination therapy with guselkumab and golimumab in patients with Crohn's disease, which showed a significant increase in efficacy for the combination versus either drug independently.
Dr Sands reviews the results of the DUET-CD study of combination therapy with guselkumab and golimumab in patients with Crohn's disease, which showed a significant increase in efficacy for the combination versus either drug independently.
Dr Sands reviews the results of...
05/19/2026
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Maria Abreu
Research Insights
Maria Abreu, MD, on the DUET-UC Trial of Combination Therapy
05/19/2026
Maria Abreu, MD
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a late breaking abstract from Digestive Disease Week on the DUET-UC study, which tested whether a combination of two advanced therapies showed an additive or synergistic effect in patients refractory ulcerative...
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a late breaking abstract from Digestive Disease Week on the DUET-UC study, which tested whether a combination of two advanced therapies showed an additive or synergistic effect in patients refractory ulcerative...
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a...
05/19/2026
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Research Review
Proactive Drug Monitoring May Reduce Escalation in Pediatric IBD on Infliximab
05/15/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Although the study was not powered to detect statistical significance, the findings suggest a potential benefit of incorporating drug levels into routine management.
Although the study was not powered to detect statistical significance, the findings suggest a potential benefit of incorporating drug levels into routine management.
Although the study was not...
05/15/2026
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Research Highlights
Childhood Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Later IBD Risk
05/13/2026
Any antibiotic exposure during childhood was associated with a 42% increased risk of later IBD compared with no exposure, the investigators reported.
Any antibiotic exposure during childhood was associated with a 42% increased risk of later IBD compared with no exposure, the investigators reported.
Any antibiotic exposure during...
05/13/2026
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Interactive Features

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Terminal Ileal Resection and CRC Risk
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
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Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Affect IBD?
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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Can Perspiration Reveal IBD Biomarkers?
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
Making EHRs Work
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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Do EHRs Help or Hinder in IBD Care?
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
Advanced Combination Treatment for Refractory IBD
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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Biomarkers in Perspiration
07/01/2025
A recent study evaluated the use of a wearable sensor to measure inflammatory biomarkers in perspiration as a noninvasive method for monitoring IBD activity. What did it show? Take our quiz to see if you know the answer!
A recent study evaluated the use of a wearable sensor to measure inflammatory biomarkers in perspiration as a noninvasive method for monitoring IBD activity. What did it show? Take our quiz to see if you know the answer!
A recent study evaluated the use...
07/01/2025
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Hormone Replacement Impact on IBD
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
Upper GI Crohn's Disease
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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Preoperative Nutrition for Crohn’s Disease Patients
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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Expert Insights

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IBD Drive Time: Jennifer Seminerio, MD, on Advanced Combination Therapy
06/12/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jennifer Seminerio, MD
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss...
06/12/2026
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Gil Melmed
Conference Coverage
Gil Melmed, MD, on Prehabilitation Among IBD Surgical Patients
06/01/2026
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Dr Melmed reviews the prehabilitation protocol trialed at Cedars-Sinai among patients with IBD who were preparing for surgery, which showed a definite reduction in complications among the cohort that received multidisciplinary care as well as...
Dr Melmed reviews the prehabilitation protocol trialed at Cedars-Sinai among patients with IBD who were preparing for surgery, which showed a definite reduction in complications among the cohort that received multidisciplinary care as well as...
Dr Melmed reviews the...
06/01/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Jordan Axelrad, MD, on Communicating Risks to Patients With IBD
05/22/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan...
05/22/2026
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Bruce Sands
Expert Insights
Bruce Sands, MD, on Results from DUET-CD
05/19/2026
Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS
Dr Sands reviews the results of the DUET-CD study of combination therapy with guselkumab and golimumab in patients with Crohn's disease, which showed a significant increase in efficacy for the combination versus either drug independently.
Dr Sands reviews the results of the DUET-CD study of combination therapy with guselkumab and golimumab in patients with Crohn's disease, which showed a significant increase in efficacy for the combination versus either drug independently.
Dr Sands reviews the results of...
05/19/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Maria Abreu
Research Insights
Maria Abreu, MD, on the DUET-UC Trial of Combination Therapy
05/19/2026
Maria Abreu, MD
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a late breaking abstract from Digestive Disease Week on the DUET-UC study, which tested whether a combination of two advanced therapies showed an additive or synergistic effect in patients refractory ulcerative...
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a late breaking abstract from Digestive Disease Week on the DUET-UC study, which tested whether a combination of two advanced therapies showed an additive or synergistic effect in patients refractory ulcerative...
Dr Abreu recaps the results of a...
05/19/2026
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Miguel Regueiro MD
Research Review
Miguel Regueiro, MD, on Therapies for Perianal Crohn's Disease
05/13/2026
Miguel D. Regueiro, MD
Dr Regueiro reviews his presentation from Digestive Disease Week on the treatment of perianal Crohn's disease, including advances in medical therapies and surgical approaches. 
Dr Regueiro reviews his presentation from Digestive Disease Week on the treatment of perianal Crohn's disease, including advances in medical therapies and surgical approaches. 
Dr Regueiro reviews his...
05/13/2026
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Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
Stephen Hanauer, MD, on Themes in IBD at DDW
05/07/2026
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key...
05/07/2026
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Jean-Frederic Colombel
Expert Insights
Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, on Disease Clearance With Mirikizumab in Ulcerative Colitis
05/06/2026
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his...
05/06/2026
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Ed Barnes
Conference Coverage
Edward Barnes, MD on the VIVID Trials of Mirikizumab in Bio-Exposed Patients With Crohn's Disease
05/06/2026
Edward L. Barnes, MD
Dr Barnes reviewed his presentation of results from the VIVID 1 and VIVID 2 trials of mirkizumab in patients with Crohn's disease with exposure to anti-TNF therapy, which found that 65% of those in endoscopic response at week 52 maintained...
Dr Barnes reviewed his presentation of results from the VIVID 1 and VIVID 2 trials of mirkizumab in patients with Crohn's disease with exposure to anti-TNF therapy, which found that 65% of those in endoscopic response at week 52 maintained...
Dr Barnes reviewed his...
05/06/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Colleen Kelly, MD, on Obesity and IBD
04/20/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Colleen Kelly, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
04/20/2026
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Conference Coverage

Research Highlights
Guselkumab Dose Escalation Shows Sustained Benefit in Crohn’s Disease
05/13/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
GALAXI 2 and 3 extension data suggest that escalating guselkumab maintenance dosing may safely improve clinical and endoscopic outcomes in Crohn’s disease patients with inadequate response.
GALAXI 2 and 3 extension data suggest that escalating guselkumab maintenance dosing may safely improve clinical and endoscopic outcomes in Crohn’s disease patients with inadequate response.
GALAXI 2 and 3 extension data...
05/13/2026
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Research Highlights
PROFILE Study Confirms Early “Top-Down” Therapy Reduces Long-Term Complications in Crohn’s Disease
05/13/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Disease progression was more common in the cohort on step-up therapy, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications and hospitalizations.
Disease progression was more common in the cohort on step-up therapy, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications and hospitalizations.
Disease progression was more...
05/13/2026
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Expert Insights
Corey Siegel, MD, and Adam Cheifetz, MD, on 'Flipping the Script' in IBD
05/12/2026
Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS; Adam S. Cheifetz, MD
Drs Cheifetz and Siegel discuss an abstract presented at DDW on the value of "flipping the script" from traditional step-up therapy for IBD to using advanced therapy for virtually all Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients.
Drs Cheifetz and Siegel discuss an abstract presented at DDW on the value of "flipping the script" from traditional step-up therapy for IBD to using advanced therapy for virtually all Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients.
Drs Cheifetz and Siegel discuss...
05/12/2026
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Research Review
FUZION Trial Shows Guselkumab Improves Fistula Remission in Perianal Crohn’s Disease
05/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only...
05/08/2026
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Research Review
Mirikizumab Shows Progressive Histologic Improvement in Ulcerative Colitis, With Strong Rectal Response
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on...
05/06/2026
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Research Highlights
Active IBD and Steroid Use Linked to Higher RSV Risk
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with...
05/06/2026
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Research Highlights
Early Endoscopic and Histologic Response With Guselkumab Predicts Long-Term Remission in UC
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic...
05/06/2026
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Best of 2025
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
Best of 2025 in IBD: Expert Roundtable from Advances in IBD
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
Phillip Fleshner, MD, on the Top Things Surgeons Want Gastroenterologists to Know
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
Raymond Cross, MD, on Risk Stratification and Individualized Treatment Selection in Evolving IBD Management
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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Latest News

Research Highlights
Combined Ultrasound and Calprotectin at 3 Months Predict Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease
05/07/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
High specificity and positive predictive value suggest that patients meeting both thresholds are at high risk for early recurrence and may need closer monitoring.
High specificity and positive predictive value suggest that patients meeting both thresholds are at high risk for early recurrence and may need closer monitoring.
High specificity and positive...
05/07/2026
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News
Oral Icotrokinra Demonstrates Efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis Regardless of Prior Advanced Therapy Exposure
05/05/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
While response rates were generally higher in patients without prior advanced therapy failure, meaningful improvements were still seen in those with treatment-resistant disease.
While response rates were generally higher in patients without prior advanced therapy failure, meaningful improvements were still seen in those with treatment-resistant disease.
While response rates were...
05/05/2026
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Research Review
Early “Top-Down” Therapy Reduces Long-Term Complications in Crohn’s Disease
05/05/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Disease progression and hospitalizations were more common in the step-up group, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications.
Disease progression and hospitalizations were more common in the step-up group, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications.
Disease progression and...
05/05/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Review
Upper GI Crohn’s Disease Remains Underrecognized, Lacks Standardized Guidance
04/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent review noted a lack of consistent diagnostic definitions across modalities, complicating clinical interpretation and research comparisons.
A recent review noted a lack of consistent diagnostic definitions across modalities, complicating clinical interpretation and research comparisons.
A recent review noted a lack of...
04/02/2026
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Research Summary
Advanced Therapy May Reduce Antibiotic Dependence in Chronic Pouchitis After IPAA
03/18/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
These findings support considering immune-mediated therapy in selected patients although more research is needed to identify the patients likely to benefit most from advanced therapy.
These findings support considering immune-mediated therapy in selected patients although more research is needed to identify the patients likely to benefit most from advanced therapy.
These findings support...
03/18/2026
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Research Review
New Meta-Analysis Highlights Burden of MASLD Among IBD Patients
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
News
Medicare Will Cover GLP-1s for Obesity Under Deal with Pharma
11/06/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said...
11/06/2025
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FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Updated Indication for Upadacitinib in IBD
10/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for...
10/14/2025
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Research Highlights
Concomitant Medications Do Not Alter Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis, Study Finds
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that...
09/18/2025
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Research Highlights
Persistent Prothrombotic State Observed in Patients With ASUC
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with...
09/04/2025
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Latest Podcasts

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IBD Drive Time: Jennifer Seminerio, MD, on Advanced Combination Therapy
06/12/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jennifer Seminerio, MD
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss advanced combination therapy, which involves use of more than one biologic or a biologic and an advanced small molecule, including trial results to date, types of combinations, safety considerations, and which...
Drs Cross and Seminerio discuss...
06/12/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Jordan Axelrad, MD, on Communicating Risks to Patients With IBD
05/22/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan Axelrad provide guidance to clinicians about the best ways to put risks—both of uncontrolled IBD and of therapies—into perspective for patients.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jordan...
05/22/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Colleen Kelly, MD, on Obesity and IBD
04/20/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Colleen Kelly, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
04/20/2026
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IBD Drive Time: Jared Magee, MD, on Men's Health in IBD
04/07/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jared Magee, MD
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared Magee discuss some of the special concerns that affect men with inflammatory bowel disease, from cardiac concerns to sexual dysfunction and assessing for anal cancer.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared Magee discuss some of the special concerns that affect men with inflammatory bowel disease, from cardiac concerns to sexual dysfunction and assessing for anal cancer.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared...
04/07/2026
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IBD Drive Time: The Best of ECCO 2026
03/25/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is joined by Drs Sara Horst and Jordan Axelrad to review the findings of their picks for the best presentations from the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization meeting held earlier this year.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is joined by Drs Sara Horst and Jordan Axelrad to review the findings of their picks for the best presentations from the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization meeting held earlier this year.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is...
03/25/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD on Self-Care for IBD Patients
03/17/2026
Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg; Raymond Cross, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Shirley Mekelburg-Cohen to discuss the importance of self-care among patients with IBD, what self-care consists of, and how to help patients learn to partner with their clinicians in controlling their...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Shirley Mekelburg-Cohen to discuss the importance of self-care among patients with IBD, what self-care consists of, and how to help patients learn to partner with their clinicians in controlling their...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
03/17/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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IBD Drive Time: James Lewis, MD, on Dysplasia Surveillance in IBD
02/23/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; James D. Lewis, MD
Dr James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss the risk of colon cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the importance of appropriate surveillance, and special considerations for choosing...
Dr James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss the risk of colon cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the importance of appropriate surveillance, and special considerations for choosing...
Dr James Lewis from the...
02/23/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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IBD Drive Time: Raymond Cross, MD, on Ostomy Complications
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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IBD Drive Time: The Best of ACG With Dr Sara Horst
12/01/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive...
12/01/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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IBD Drive Time: Freddy Caldera, MD, on Vaccines for Patients With IBD
11/03/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to...
11/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

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