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Podcast
06/06/2025
Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks...
06/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Edward L. Barnes
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

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
News
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
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
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
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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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing...
09/04/2025
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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a...
09/04/2025
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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight...
09/04/2025
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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and...
09/04/2025
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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and...
09/04/2025
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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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Expert Insights

IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
06/06/2025
Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks...
06/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
02/21/2024
Edward L. Barnes
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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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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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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network