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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
From Gastroenterology
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
10/17/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A 2-decade Israeli cohort study reveals stable but clinically significant rates of ocular complications in adults newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
A 2-decade Israeli cohort study reveals stable but clinically significant rates of ocular complications in adults newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
A 2-decade Israeli cohort study...
10/17/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/09/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Even with minimal inflammation, modifiable psychological and behavioral factors strongly influence fatigue, pain, and fecal incontinence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Even with minimal inflammation, modifiable psychological and behavioral factors strongly influence fatigue, pain, and fecal incontinence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Even with minimal inflammation,...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Vitamin D supplementation in clinical practice is associated with reduced corticosteroid use and fewer acute care encounters among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Vitamin D supplementation in clinical practice is associated with reduced corticosteroid use and fewer acute care encounters among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Vitamin D supplementation in...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
06/24/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
This study provides a foundational step in understanding and addressing the digital needs of a highly specialized field.
This study provides a foundational step in understanding and addressing the digital needs of a highly specialized field.
This study provides a...
06/24/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
06/24/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Clinicians should remain mindful of predictors of reduced treatment success, such as perianal involvement and steroid dependency, when selecting candidates for advanced combination treatment.
Clinicians should remain mindful of predictors of reduced treatment success, such as perianal involvement and steroid dependency, when selecting candidates for advanced combination treatment.
Clinicians should remain mindful...
06/24/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
02/24/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For clinicians, segmental reinspection with HD white-light endoscopy could be a practical alternative to chromoendoscopy in IBD surveillance.
For clinicians, segmental reinspection with HD white-light endoscopy could be a practical alternative to chromoendoscopy in IBD surveillance.
For clinicians, segmental...
02/24/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
02/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy...
02/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
12/05/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large cohort study reveals key factors linked to multiple extraintestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease, offering new insights into personalized treatment approaches.
A large cohort study reveals key factors linked to multiple extraintestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease, offering new insights into personalized treatment approaches.
A large cohort study reveals key...
12/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
11/22/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Women less likely to have perianal Crohn’s disease and extensive ulcerative colitis, but more likely to present with extraintestinal manifestations.
Women less likely to have perianal Crohn’s disease and extensive ulcerative colitis, but more likely to present with extraintestinal manifestations.
Women less likely to have...
11/22/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
11/22/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with...
11/22/2024
Gastroenterology
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Interactive Features

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
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Quiz
07/18/2023
Priyam Vora
Do you know the essential principles of management of inflammatory bowel disease? Take a quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the essential principles of management of inflammatory bowel disease? Take a quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the essential...
07/18/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Quiz
06/14/2023
Priyam Vora
Are biologic agents the ultimate answer in the treatment of intestinal inflammation? Test your knowledge here!
Are biologic agents the ultimate answer in the treatment of intestinal inflammation? Test your knowledge here!
Are biologic agents the ultimate...
06/14/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
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