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Surgery
Statin Use Associated With Reduced Surgery Risk in Moderate to Severe IBD
01/20/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
This research adds to growing interest in the potential immunomodulatory effects of statins beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.
This research adds to growing interest in the potential immunomodulatory effects of statins beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.
This research adds to growing...
01/20/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
Validation of a Simple Ultrasound Score for Crohn’s Disease
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
Colectomy Associated With Risk of Kidney Failure
02/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy...
02/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Video
Gil Melmed, MD, on Noninvasive Monitoring in IBD
01/03/2025
Dr Melmed reviews the noninvasive options available to clinicians to monitor disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease, including biomarkers, stool testing, and imaging modalities.
Dr Melmed reviews the noninvasive options available to clinicians to monitor disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease, including biomarkers, stool testing, and imaging modalities.
Dr Melmed reviews the...
01/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Anthony de Buck
Conference coverage
Anthony de Buck, MD, on Positioning Surgery for Crohn's Disease
12/10/2024
Dr de Buck explains how early surgery may be an excellent option in Crohn's disease, when to provide adjuvant medical therapy, monitoring patients after procedures, and that the type of surgery is less important than the timing.
Dr de Buck explains how early surgery may be an excellent option in Crohn's disease, when to provide adjuvant medical therapy, monitoring patients after procedures, and that the type of surgery is less important than the timing.
Dr de Buck explains how early...
12/10/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
MRI and Blood Biomarkers Predict Surgery Risk in Ileal Crohn’s Disease
12/05/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the...
12/05/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Jean Ashburn
Video
Jean Ashburn, MD, on Surgical Management of Perianal Crohn's Disease
10/25/2024
Dr Ashburn explains the surgical techniques that can help relieve pain and promote healing for patients with perianal and fistulizing Crohn's disease.
Dr Ashburn explains the surgical techniques that can help relieve pain and promote healing for patients with perianal and fistulizing Crohn's disease.
Dr Ashburn explains the surgical...
10/25/2024
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News
Study Compares AEs Associated With Tofacitinib vs Biologics Before Colectomy
08/23/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Complications among patients with ulcerative colitis undergoing colectomy were not associated with the drug class of preoperative therapies.
Complications among patients with ulcerative colitis undergoing colectomy were not associated with the drug class of preoperative therapies.
Complications among patients...
08/23/2024
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Stefan Holubar
Video
Stefan Holubar, MD, on 3D Pouchography
07/03/2024
Dr Holubar explains how three-dimensional imaging of pouches can help to refine diagnoses of pouch complications.
Dr Holubar explains how three-dimensional imaging of pouches can help to refine diagnoses of pouch complications.
Dr Holubar explains how...
07/03/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Stefan Holubar
Video
Stefan Holubar, MD: Does Surgery Deliver on its Promises for IBD Patients?
06/25/2024
Dr Holubar presented at Digestive Disease Week the results of a study on patient-reported outcomes before and after for IBD to determine if surgery delivers on its promises to improve quality of life for patients with IBD.
Dr Holubar presented at Digestive Disease Week the results of a study on patient-reported outcomes before and after for IBD to determine if surgery delivers on its promises to improve quality of life for patients with IBD.
Dr Holubar presented at...
06/25/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Noa Cleveland
Podcast
Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, on Intestinal Ultrasound in Clinical Practice
05/22/2024
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews...
05/22/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

News

News
Validation of a Simple Ultrasound Score for Crohn’s Disease
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
Colectomy Associated With Risk of Kidney Failure
02/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy...
02/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
MRI and Blood Biomarkers Predict Surgery Risk in Ileal Crohn’s Disease
12/05/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the...
12/05/2024
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

Anthony de Buck
Conference coverage
Anthony de Buck, MD, on Positioning Surgery for Crohn's Disease
12/10/2024
Dr de Buck explains how early surgery may be an excellent option in Crohn's disease, when to provide adjuvant medical therapy, monitoring patients after procedures, and that the type of surgery is less important than the timing.
Dr de Buck explains how early surgery may be an excellent option in Crohn's disease, when to provide adjuvant medical therapy, monitoring patients after procedures, and that the type of surgery is less important than the timing.
Dr de Buck explains how early...
12/10/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Noa Cleveland
Podcast
Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, on Intestinal Ultrasound in Clinical Practice
05/22/2024
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews...
05/22/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Patrick Young, MD, on Ergonomics and Endoscopy
03/29/2024
Raymond Cross, MD; Patrick Young, MD
Dr Patrick Young, from the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC, provides guidance in how to prevent injury and discomfort when performing endoscopy in this episode of IBD Drive Time...
Dr Patrick Young, from the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC, provides guidance in how to prevent injury and discomfort when performing endoscopy in this episode of IBD Drive Time...
Dr Patrick Young, from the...
03/29/2024
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Features

medical quiz
Quiz
Surgical Outcomes for Crohn's Disease vs Ulcerative Colitis
07/14/2023
Priyam Vora
Are surgical outcomes the same for patients with Crohn's disease as they are for patients with ulcerative colitis? Find out with a quick quiz.
Are surgical outcomes the same for patients with Crohn's disease as they are for patients with ulcerative colitis? Find out with a quick quiz.
Are surgical outcomes the same...
07/14/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
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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
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Latest News

News
Validation of a Simple Ultrasound Score for Crohn’s Disease
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
Colectomy Associated With Risk of Kidney Failure
02/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy may benefit from enhanced kidney function monitoring, surveillance, and timely referral to nephrology care.
Patients undergoing colectomy...
02/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
MRI and Blood Biomarkers Predict Surgery Risk in Ileal Crohn’s Disease
12/05/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the predictive power of MRI metrics and circulating biomarkers in determining surgical needs for children and adults with Crohn’s disease.
A new study highlights the...
12/05/2024
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
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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
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Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, on Intestinal Ultrasound in Clinical Practice
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Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews the results of research and real-world experience in using intestinal ultrasound in clinical practice when diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Krugliak Cleveland reviews...
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IBD Drive Time: Patrick Young, MD, on Ergonomics and Endoscopy
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Raymond Cross, MD; Patrick Young, MD
Dr Patrick Young, from the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC, provides guidance in how to prevent injury and discomfort when performing endoscopy in this episode of IBD Drive Time...
Dr Patrick Young, from the Uniformed Services University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC, provides guidance in how to prevent injury and discomfort when performing endoscopy in this episode of IBD Drive Time...
Dr Patrick Young, from the...
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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...
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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...
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Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
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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
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IBD Drive Time: The Best of ECCO 2026
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Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
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Host Raymond Cross, MD, is...
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IBD Drive Time: Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD on Self-Care for IBD Patients
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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...
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Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
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IBD Drive Time: James Lewis, MD, on Dysplasia Surveillance in IBD
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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...
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IBD Drive Time: Raymond Cross, MD, on Ostomy Complications
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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.
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IBD Drive Time: The Best of ACG With Dr Sara Horst
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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.
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Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to...
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Raymond Cross, MD; Florian Rieder
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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...
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