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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
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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
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
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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
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
News
08/28/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A multicenter study confirms the accuracy and reliability of a simplified ultrasound score for assessing Crohn’s disease activity.
A multicenter study confirms the accuracy and reliability of a simplified ultrasound score for assessing Crohn’s disease activity.
A multicenter study confirms the...
08/28/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Risankizumab demonstrates sustained clinical benefit and favorable safety in Crohn’s disease, including among ustekinumab-experienced patients.
Risankizumab demonstrates sustained clinical benefit and favorable safety in Crohn’s disease, including among ustekinumab-experienced patients.
Risankizumab demonstrates...
08/21/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intestinal ultrasound during pregnancy may more reliably predict adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes from inflammatory bowel disease than clinical or biochemical assessments alone, recent research revealed.
Intestinal ultrasound during pregnancy may more reliably predict adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes from inflammatory bowel disease than clinical or biochemical assessments alone, recent research revealed.
Intestinal ultrasound during...
08/21/2025
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
Podcast
09/25/2025
Jason Schairer, MD; Raymond Cross, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and guest Dr Jason Schairer discuss the varieties of extraintestinal manifestations that may be seen in patients with IBD, how to diagnose them and when to rely on colleagues in dermatology, ophthalmology, and...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and guest Dr Jason Schairer discuss the varieties of extraintestinal manifestations that may be seen in patients with IBD, how to diagnose them and when to rely on colleagues in dermatology, ophthalmology, and...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and...
09/25/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Natalie Hayden
PIANO Global Consensus
09/22/2025
Natalie Hayden, who led the Global Patient Ambassador group for the PIANO Global Consensus, relates her own experiences with IBD, pregnancy, and breastfeeding and discusses the particular concerns of women with IBD who want to become...
Natalie Hayden, who led the Global Patient Ambassador group for the PIANO Global Consensus, relates her own experiences with IBD, pregnancy, and breastfeeding and discusses the particular concerns of women with IBD who want to become...
Natalie Hayden, who led the...
09/22/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Millie Long
PIANO Global Consensus
09/21/2025
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH
Dr Long, co-investigator for the PIANO Global Consensus on Pregnancy and IBD, provides a wrap-up of the consensus document and the PIANO study.
Dr Long, co-investigator for the PIANO Global Consensus on Pregnancy and IBD, provides a wrap-up of the consensus document and the PIANO study.
Dr Long, co-investigator for the...
09/21/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Maria Chaparro
PIANO Global Consensus
09/15/2025
Maria Chaparro, MD
Dr Chaparro reviews the work of her study group on vaccines among pregnant women with IBD, including issues surrounding safety, timing, and the use of live vaccines.
Dr Chaparro reviews the work of her study group on vaccines among pregnant women with IBD, including issues surrounding safety, timing, and the use of live vaccines.
Dr Chaparro reviews the work of...
09/15/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Sunanda Kane
PIANO Global Consensus
09/15/2025
Sunanda Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG
Dr Kane, who led the group on pregnancy and neonatal adverse events in IBD for the PIANO Global Consensus, discusses the group's consensus statements and recommendations.
Dr Kane, who led the group on pregnancy and neonatal adverse events in IBD for the PIANO Global Consensus, discusses the group's consensus statements and recommendations.
Dr Kane, who led the group on...
09/15/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
David Rubin
Expert Insights
09/12/2025
David T. Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the top 10 challenges in inflammatory bowel disease facing researchers and clinicians, from cost to the search for a cure.
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the top 10 challenges in inflammatory bowel disease facing researchers and clinicians, from cost to the search for a cure.
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the...
09/12/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Gillian Watermeyer, MD
Dr Watermeyer reviews the consensus of her panel on management of pregnancy among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Watermeyer reviews the consensus of her panel on management of pregnancy among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Watermeyer reviews the...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Mette Julsgaard, MD
Dr Julsgaard led the group that studied and developed consensus statements on the subject of IBD medications safe to use during lactation.
Dr Julsgaard led the group that studied and developed consensus statements on the subject of IBD medications safe to use during lactation.
Dr Julsgaard led the group that...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Cynthia Seow
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Cynthia Seow, MD
Dr Seow discusses work of her group on the PIANO Consensus in reviewing the safety of medications for IBD during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and over the longer term to assess affects on the children.
Dr Seow discusses work of her group on the PIANO Consensus in reviewing the safety of medications for IBD during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and over the longer term to assess affects on the children.
Dr Seow discusses work of her...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/05/2025
Sonia Friedman, MD
Dr Friedman reviews the findings of her PIANO Global Consensus group on whether inflammatory bowel disease may affect fertility among patients and the effectiveness of assisted reproductive methods when needed.
Dr Friedman reviews the findings of her PIANO Global Consensus group on whether inflammatory bowel disease may affect fertility among patients and the effectiveness of assisted reproductive methods when needed.
Dr Friedman reviews the findings...
09/05/2025
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
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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