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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
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest strong correlation between sweat-based readings and conventional serum and stool biomarkers, indicating potential for real-time disease monitoring.
The findings suggest strong correlation between sweat-based readings and conventional serum and stool biomarkers, indicating potential for real-time disease monitoring.
The findings suggest strong...
04/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
03/17/2025
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD...
03/17/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Freddy Caldera
Podcast
10/11/2024
Freddy Caldera
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University...
10/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Video
09/07/2024
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Dr Melmed recaps his presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Los Angeles on the importance of vigilance in preventive care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including vaccines and cancer screenings.
Dr Melmed recaps his presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Los Angeles on the importance of vigilance in preventive care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including vaccines and cancer screenings.
Dr Melmed recaps his...
09/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
08/22/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A case-control study found that receiving outpatient care via phone or video visits did not increase the risk of hospitalization among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
A case-control study found that receiving outpatient care via phone or video visits did not increase the risk of hospitalization among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
A case-control study found that...
08/22/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
01/17/2024
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr Raymond Cross the recent guidelines published by the American Gastroenterological Association on using biomarkers to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr Raymond Cross the recent guidelines published by the American Gastroenterological Association on using biomarkers to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr...
01/17/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
01/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
New guidance focuses on disease management for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
New guidance focuses on disease management for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
New guidance focuses on disease...
01/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
11/08/2023
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr Francis Farraye on the latest guidance regarding vaccinations against COVID-19 and RSV in this episode of IBD DriveTime.
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr Francis Farraye on the latest guidance regarding vaccinations against COVID-19 and RSV in this episode of IBD DriveTime.
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr...
11/08/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Video
12/21/2000
Dr Melmed reviews the array of noninvasive methods for monitoring IBD, including intestinal ultrasound.
Dr Melmed reviews the array of noninvasive methods for monitoring IBD, including intestinal ultrasound.
Dr Melmed reviews the array of...
12/21/2000
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

News

News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest strong correlation between sweat-based readings and conventional serum and stool biomarkers, indicating potential for real-time disease monitoring.
The findings suggest strong correlation between sweat-based readings and conventional serum and stool biomarkers, indicating potential for real-time disease monitoring.
The findings suggest strong...
04/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
01/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
New guidance focuses on disease management for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
New guidance focuses on disease management for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
New guidance focuses on disease...
01/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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

Insights

IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
03/17/2025
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD Drive Time cohost Millie Long, MD, discuss the new AGA best practice advice on preventing diseases and monitoring for complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD, and IBD...
03/17/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Freddy Caldera
Podcast
10/11/2024
Freddy Caldera
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University...
10/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Video
09/07/2024
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Dr Melmed recaps his presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Los Angeles on the importance of vigilance in preventive care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including vaccines and cancer screenings.
Dr Melmed recaps his presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Los Angeles on the importance of vigilance in preventive care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including vaccines and cancer screenings.
Dr Melmed recaps his...
09/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
01/17/2024
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr Raymond Cross the recent guidelines published by the American Gastroenterological Association on using biomarkers to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr Raymond Cross the recent guidelines published by the American Gastroenterological Association on using biomarkers to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr...
01/17/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
11/08/2023
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr Francis Farraye on the latest guidance regarding vaccinations against COVID-19 and RSV in this episode of IBD DriveTime.
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr Francis Farraye on the latest guidance regarding vaccinations against COVID-19 and RSV in this episode of IBD DriveTime.
Dr Raymond Cross quizzes Dr...
11/08/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Video
12/21/2000
Dr Melmed reviews the array of noninvasive methods for monitoring IBD, including intestinal ultrasound.
Dr Melmed reviews the array of noninvasive methods for monitoring IBD, including intestinal ultrasound.
Dr Melmed reviews the array of...
12/21/2000
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Melmed
Conference Coverage
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Bruce Sands
Expert Insights
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
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Miguel Regueiro MD
Research Review
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Expert Insights
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ed Barnes
Conference Coverage
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Interactive Features

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
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
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
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