Contact
searchSearch
HMP Global

Special Populations Topic Center

Featured Content

FDA Alert
FDA Approves Golimumab for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
10/08/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
This approval marks the first pediatric indication for golimumab, an antitumor necrosis factor therapy already approved for ulcerative colitis in adults.
This approval marks the first pediatric indication for golimumab, an antitumor necrosis factor therapy already approved for ulcerative colitis in adults.
This approval marks the first...
10/08/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Pelvic MRI Detects Subclinical Perianal Disease in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
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
Intestinal Ultrasound Activity in Pregnancy Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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
News
Global Incidence of Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease Continues to Rise
03/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the...
03/14/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Affect Access to IBD Care
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Non-White patients report worse outcomes and more barriers to care than White non-Hispanic individuals.
Non-White patients report worse outcomes and more barriers to care than White non-Hispanic individuals.
Non-White patients report worse...
10/18/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Updates on the PIANO Study of IBD and Pregnancy
10/07/2024
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie...
10/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Christina Ha
Video
Christina Ha, MD, on Caring for the Older IBD Patient
09/07/2024
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just a number" in her address at the AIBD regional meeting on caring for older patients with IBD, noting that overall health, comorbidities, and many other factors should be weighed when choosing therapies for...
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just a number" in her address at the AIBD regional meeting on caring for older patients with IBD, noting that overall health, comorbidities, and many other factors should be weighed when choosing therapies for...
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just...
09/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Rishika Chugh
Podcast
Rishika Chugh, MD: Safety of Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Pregnancy
05/28/2024
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of...
05/28/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Uma Mahadevan, MD
Conference Coverage
Uma Mahadevan, MD, on the PIANO Helmsley Consensus on IBD and Pregnancy
05/22/2024
Uma Mahadevan
Dr Mahadevan discusses the key findings of the PIANO Helmsley global consensus on pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease, including preconception counseling, the safety of IBD medications during pregnancy and lactation, and more.
Dr Mahadevan discusses the key findings of the PIANO Helmsley global consensus on pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease, including preconception counseling, the safety of IBD medications during pregnancy and lactation, and more.
Dr Mahadevan discusses the key...
05/22/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Miguel Regueiro MD
Conference Coverage
Miguel Regueiro, MD, on Disparities in IBD Care Among Non-English Speakers
05/21/2024
Miguel D. Regueiro, MD
Dr Regueiro reviews the award-poster his team from Cleveland Clinic presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 on disparities in access to advanced therapies for IBD among non-English speaking patients.
Dr Regueiro reviews the award-poster his team from Cleveland Clinic presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 on disparities in access to advanced therapies for IBD among non-English speaking patients.
Dr Regueiro reviews the...
05/21/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Uma Mahadevan, MD
Conference Coverage
Maternal or Paternal Exposure in The Tofacitinib Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Program
05/20/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Further research is warranted to fully understand the safety profile of tofacitinib during pregnancy, but to date outcomes have been positive.
Further research is warranted to fully understand the safety profile of tofacitinib during pregnancy, but to date outcomes have been positive.
Further research is warranted to...
05/20/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

News

Research Highlights
Pelvic MRI Detects Subclinical Perianal Disease in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
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
Intestinal Ultrasound Activity in Pregnancy Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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
News
Global Incidence of Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease Continues to Rise
03/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the...
03/14/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Postmenopausal Women With IBD and Hormone Replacement Therapy
04/05/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Investigators sought to determine the effects of hormone replacement therapy on disease activity among postmenopausal women with IBD.
Investigators sought to determine the effects of hormone replacement therapy on disease activity among postmenopausal women with IBD.
Investigators sought to...
04/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
New Study Examines Pediatric IBD Response to COVID-19 Immunization
03/10/2023
Findings provide deeper insight into safety and humoral immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine among children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Findings provide deeper insight into safety and humoral immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine among children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Findings provide deeper insight...
03/10/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Increased Risk of Cancer Among Patients With Pediatric-Onset IBD
04/14/2022
Researchers conducting a meta-analysis of studies found an increased rate of cancer among patients with pediatric-onset IBD; however, the overall incidence rate of cancer in this population is low.
Researchers conducting a meta-analysis of studies found an increased rate of cancer among patients with pediatric-onset IBD; however, the overall incidence rate of cancer in this population is low.
Researchers conducting a...
04/14/2022
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
RESEARCH INSIGHTS
Early Endoscopic and Histologic Response With Guselkumab Predicts Long-Term Remission in UC
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Oral Icotrokinra Demonstrates Efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis Regardless of Prior Advanced Therapy Exposure
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
Early “Top-Down” Therapy Reduces Long-Term Complications in Crohn’s Disease
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
Upper GI Crohn’s Disease Remains Underrecognized, Lacks Standardized Guidance
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
Advanced Therapy May Reduce Antibiotic Dependence in Chronic Pouchitis After IPAA
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
New Meta-Analysis Highlights Burden of MASLD Among IBD Patients
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
Medicare Will Cover GLP-1s for Obesity Under Deal with Pharma
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
FDA Approves Updated Indication for Upadacitinib in IBD
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
Concomitant Medications Do Not Alter Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis, Study Finds
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
Persistent Prothrombotic State Observed in Patients With ASUC
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
IBD Drive Time: Updates on the PIANO Study of IBD and Pregnancy
10/07/2024
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie...
10/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Christina Ha
Video
Christina Ha, MD, on Caring for the Older IBD Patient
09/07/2024
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just a number" in her address at the AIBD regional meeting on caring for older patients with IBD, noting that overall health, comorbidities, and many other factors should be weighed when choosing therapies for...
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just a number" in her address at the AIBD regional meeting on caring for older patients with IBD, noting that overall health, comorbidities, and many other factors should be weighed when choosing therapies for...
Dr Ha stressed that "age is just...
09/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Rishika Chugh
Podcast
Rishika Chugh, MD: Safety of Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Pregnancy
05/28/2024
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of...
05/28/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Eric Benchimol, MD
Conference Coverage
Eric Benchimol, MD, on Pediatric IBD: The Year in Review
02/16/2024
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews important studies and publications from 2023 that concern the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews important studies and publications from 2023 that concern the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews...
02/16/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Bharati Kochar
Conference Coverage
Bharati Kochar, MD, on Caring for the Older Adult With IBD
12/18/2023
Dr Kochar reviews her talk at AIBD 2023 on how the rapid aging of the population with inflammatory bowel disease will present greater challenges to gastroenterologists when choosing therapies and managing the treatment of patients over 65...
Dr Kochar reviews her talk at AIBD 2023 on how the rapid aging of the population with inflammatory bowel disease will present greater challenges to gastroenterologists when choosing therapies and managing the treatment of patients over 65...
Dr Kochar reviews her talk at...
12/18/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Adam Faye, MD, MS
News
"Prehabilitation” for Older Patients Helps Reduce Complications of IBD Surgery
08/31/2023
Adam Faye, MD, MS
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye explains the association between various patient-level demographic, nutritional and clinical factors and risk for complications among older patients who underwent intestinal resection for inflammatory bowel...
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye explains the association between various patient-level demographic, nutritional and clinical factors and risk for complications among older patients who underwent intestinal resection for inflammatory bowel...
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye...
08/31/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Videos
Edward Barnes, MD on the VIVID Trials of Mirikizumab in Bio-Exposed Patients With Crohn's Disease
05/06/2026
Edward L. Barnes, MD
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Videos
Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, on Disease Clearance With Mirikizumab in Ulcerative Colitis
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Colleen Kelly, MD, on Obesity and IBD
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
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
Becoming an AIBD Ambassador
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Jared Magee, MD, on Men's Health in IBD
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
AIBD: Past, Present, and Future
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: The Best of ECCO 2026
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
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD on Self-Care for IBD Patients
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
New IBD Logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: James Lewis, MD, on Dysplasia Surveillance in IBD
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Conference Coverage
AIBD Poster Award Winner: Katherine Cates, MD
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Interactive Feature

Quiz
Terminal Ileal Resection and CRC Risk
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
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Affect IBD?
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
Can Perspiration Reveal IBD Biomarkers?
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
Making EHRs Work
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
Do EHRs Help or Hinder in IBD Care?
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
Advanced Combination Treatment for Refractory IBD
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
Hormone Replacement Impact on IBD
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
Upper GI Crohn's Disease
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
Preoperative Nutrition for Crohn’s Disease Patients
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
Risk Factors for Surgery in Crohn’s Disease
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

Latest News

Research Highlights
Pelvic MRI Detects Subclinical Perianal Disease in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
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
Intestinal Ultrasound Activity in Pregnancy Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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
News
Global Incidence of Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease Continues to Rise
03/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis, improved treatment strategies, and equitable access to care for children affected by pediatric inflammatory bowel disease worldwide.
Study findings highlight the...
03/14/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Postmenopausal Women With IBD and Hormone Replacement Therapy
04/05/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Investigators sought to determine the effects of hormone replacement therapy on disease activity among postmenopausal women with IBD.
Investigators sought to determine the effects of hormone replacement therapy on disease activity among postmenopausal women with IBD.
Investigators sought to...
04/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
New Study Examines Pediatric IBD Response to COVID-19 Immunization
03/10/2023
Findings provide deeper insight into safety and humoral immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine among children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Findings provide deeper insight into safety and humoral immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine among children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Findings provide deeper insight...
03/10/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Increased Risk of Cancer Among Patients With Pediatric-Onset IBD
04/14/2022
Researchers conducting a meta-analysis of studies found an increased rate of cancer among patients with pediatric-onset IBD; however, the overall incidence rate of cancer in this population is low.
Researchers conducting a meta-analysis of studies found an increased rate of cancer among patients with pediatric-onset IBD; however, the overall incidence rate of cancer in this population is low.
Researchers conducting a...
04/14/2022
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
RESEARCH INSIGHTS
Early Endoscopic and Histologic Response With Guselkumab Predicts Long-Term Remission in UC
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Oral Icotrokinra Demonstrates Efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis Regardless of Prior Advanced Therapy Exposure
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
Early “Top-Down” Therapy Reduces Long-Term Complications in Crohn’s Disease
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
Upper GI Crohn’s Disease Remains Underrecognized, Lacks Standardized Guidance
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
Advanced Therapy May Reduce Antibiotic Dependence in Chronic Pouchitis After IPAA
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
New Meta-Analysis Highlights Burden of MASLD Among IBD Patients
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
Medicare Will Cover GLP-1s for Obesity Under Deal with Pharma
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
FDA Approves Updated Indication for Upadacitinib in IBD
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
Concomitant Medications Do Not Alter Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis, Study Finds
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
Persistent Prothrombotic State Observed in Patients With ASUC
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

Latest Podcasts

IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Updates on the PIANO Study of IBD and Pregnancy
10/07/2024
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie Long, MD, and Raymond Cross, MD, discuss new recommendations for managing inflammatory bowel disease among pregnant patients or those wanting to conceive, resulting from updates to the landmark PIANO study. 
IBD Drive Time Hosts Millie...
10/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Rishika Chugh
Podcast
Rishika Chugh, MD: Safety of Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Pregnancy
05/28/2024
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of a recent study of the safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Chugh reviews the results of...
05/28/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Eric Benchimol, MD
Conference Coverage
Eric Benchimol, MD, on Pediatric IBD: The Year in Review
02/16/2024
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews important studies and publications from 2023 that concern the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews important studies and publications from 2023 that concern the care of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Eric Benchimol reviews...
02/16/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Adam Faye, MD, MS
News
"Prehabilitation” for Older Patients Helps Reduce Complications of IBD Surgery
08/31/2023
Adam Faye, MD, MS
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye explains the association between various patient-level demographic, nutritional and clinical factors and risk for complications among older patients who underwent intestinal resection for inflammatory bowel...
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye explains the association between various patient-level demographic, nutritional and clinical factors and risk for complications among older patients who underwent intestinal resection for inflammatory bowel...
In this podcast, Dr Adam Faye...
08/31/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Colleen Kelly, MD, on Obesity and IBD
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
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Jared Magee, MD, on Men's Health in IBD
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: The Best of ECCO 2026
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
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD on Self-Care for IBD Patients
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
New IBD Logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: James Lewis, MD, on Dysplasia Surveillance in IBD
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Raymond Cross, MD, on Ostomy Complications
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
IBD Drive time logo
Conference Coverage
IBD Drive Time: The Best of ACG With Dr Sara Horst
12/01/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive...
12/01/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Freddy Caldera, MD, on Vaccines for Patients With IBD
11/03/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to...
11/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Megan Riehl, PsyD, on Mental Health and IBD
10/22/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Megan Riehl, PsyD
Clinical psychologist Megan Riehl, Psy D, talks with IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the prevalence of anxiety and depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder among patients with inflammatory bowel disease--and how...
Clinical psychologist Megan Riehl, Psy D, talks with IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the prevalence of anxiety and depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder among patients with inflammatory bowel disease--and how...
Clinical psychologist Megan...
10/22/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Florian Rieder, MD, on Stricturing and Penetrating Crohn's Disease
10/06/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Florian Rieder
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes...
10/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

HMP Global Products

Events

HMP Education Logo
HMP Omnimedia Logo
HMP Europe Logo
© 2026 HMP Global. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Use