Crohn's Disease

A genetic variant carried by 40% of the population of Europe could explain why some patients with inflammatory bowel disease do not respond to anti-TNF therapy, according to study results.

The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation has announced the 2019 recipients of the Sherman Prize for their research in the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease can be improved through dietary modification, according to a study published by the Oxford University Press on behalf of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

People who live with inflammatory bowel disease often require help from someone else to navigate and manage their chronic disease. Whether that is a parent, loved one or someone else, caregivers give a lot of time and make big commitments to lend a hand and guide patients through the process.

The narrative surrounding the development of stem cell therapy for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease was best said by Amy Lightner, MD, when she noted that we as gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons are still in the early phases of navigating this therapy.

Among patients who receive medical treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, nearly 20% are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, according to results of an analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Women with inflammatory bowel disease have an increased time to pregnancy, which indicates reduced fertility among that population, according to study results.

Among patients with inflammatory bowel disease older than 60 years, thiopurines were associated with an increased risk for non-infectious and non-neoplastic adverse events, according to study results.

Landos Biopharma has completed a $60 million Series B round.

Among the top stories in gastroenterology last week were a video interview from GI Outlook 2019 that focused on the future of colorectal cancer screening and its viability in practice management and a guest commentary that provided tips on separating fact from fiction in a recent report regarding a patient with Crohn’s disease.