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March 15, 2022
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Patients with gut dysbiosis show worse axial SpA disease activity, physical function

Patients with gut dysbiosis show worse axial SpA disease activity, physical function

Gut dysbiosis is more frequent in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, compared with controls, and is associated with worse axial spondyloarthritis disease activity and physical function, according to data.

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March 03, 2022
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VIDEO: SAIA strives to elevate knowledge of IBD to eliminate cultural stigmas

VIDEO: SAIA strives to elevate knowledge of IBD to eliminate cultural stigmas

In this Healio video series, which focuses on cultural competency in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP, discusses the importance of increasing community knowledge and destigmatizing IBD.

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February 28, 2022
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VIDEO: IBD-related mental illness is ‘rarely discussed’ due to cultural stigmas

VIDEO: IBD-related mental illness is ‘rarely discussed’ due to cultural stigmas

In this Healio video series, which focuses on cultural competency in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, Sharan Khela, an IBD patient advocate who has Crohn’s disease, shares her story and cultural stigmas she has had to overcome.

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February 28, 2022
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IBD management ‘has not changed in the era of COVID-19’

IBD management ‘has not changed in the era of COVID-19’

With a risk for COVID-19 similar to the general population, patients with inflammatory bowel disease should be receiving the “same exact treatment” as they did prior to the pandemic, according to a presenter at the GUILD Conference.

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February 23, 2022
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Avoid IBD complications with 3-tiered preventive care approach

Avoid IBD complications with 3-tiered preventive care approach

It is critical to consider all aspects of preventive care in patients with inflammatory bowel disease to avoid serious infections or complications, according to a presenter at GUILD 2022.

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February 19, 2022
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Skyrizi effective, well tolerated during induction, maintenance in moderate to severe CD

Skyrizi was effective and well tolerated during induction and maintenance therapy in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, according to two presentations at the Congress of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization.

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February 17, 2022
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Breast milk of women with IBD may affect infant microbiome composition, fecal calprotectin

The proteomic profile of breast milk of women with inflammatory bowel disease may affect an infant’s microbiome development and fecal calprotectin, according to a presenter at the Congress of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization.

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February 17, 2022
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After sustained CD remission, risk of relapse higher with infliximab withdrawal

Patients with Crohn’s disease who stopped infliximab had a significantly higher risk of relapse vs. those who continued combination therapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization.

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February 16, 2022
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VIDEO: IBD patients in India may deny diagnosis due to cultural stigmas, barriers

VIDEO: IBD patients in India may deny diagnosis due to cultural stigmas, barriers

In this Healio video series, which focuses on cultural competency in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, Sumit Bhatia, MD, said many Indian patients do not accept diagnosis of the disease due to cultural stigmas.

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February 01, 2022
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Q&A: Conquer communication disconnect to elevate IBD patient care

Q&A: Conquer communication disconnect to elevate IBD patient care

Results from a new survey published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases highlight the need for improved communication between physicians and patients regarding IBD treatment goals and expectations.

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