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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
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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
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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 INSIGHTS
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of patients who achieved these endpoints went on to achieve corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 92.
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of patients who achieved these endpoints went on to achieve corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 92.
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of...
05/06/2026
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News
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Review
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
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Summary
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
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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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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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

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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
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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Videos
05/05/2026
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...
05/05/2026
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Expert Insights
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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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
04/14/2026
Tenzin Choden, MD; Cindy Law, MD; Amelia Kellar, MD; Payal Kadakiya, PharmD
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden, Amelia Kellar, Cindy Law, and Payal Kakadiya share their experiences as they have assisted with program planning, poster abstract and content review, and mentored research presentations as they build their...
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden, Amelia Kellar, Cindy Law, and Payal Kakadiya share their experiences as they have assisted with program planning, poster abstract and content review, and mentored research presentations as they build their...
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden,...
04/14/2026
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Expert Insights
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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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
03/31/2026
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Miguel D. Regueiro, MD; Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS
Drs Millie Long, Miguel Regueiro, and Corey Siegel, cochairs of the Advances in IBD annual meeting, discuss the past and present of the conference and look forward to the 25th anniversary of AIBD in December 2026.
Drs Millie Long, Miguel Regueiro, and Corey Siegel, cochairs of the Advances in IBD annual meeting, discuss the past and present of the conference and look forward to the 25th anniversary of AIBD in December 2026.
Drs Millie Long, Miguel...
03/31/2026
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Expert Insights
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
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
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Expert Insights
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
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Conference Coverage
01/24/2026
Katherine Cates, MD
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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