A Guide To The 6 Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
Can You Drink Alcohol With Crohn's Disease?People with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), learn to avoid food and drinks that trigger their symptoms. For...reactionscomments
New Crohn's Disease Guidelines Should Mean Fewer Colonoscopies for PatientsIn November 2023, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new guidelines for managing Crohn's disease. The new guidelines may mean that people...reactionscomments
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?Fecal transplants, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment for many conditions. In FMT, healthy stool from a donor...reactionscomments
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the female reproductive system. It is thought to affect up to 1 in 10 people...reactions1comment
What Is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?People whose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is in remission can still experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These symptoms may include an inability to...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease and the FODMAP Elimination DietThere was a time when doctors believed that diet could cause Crohn's disease. They now know this is not true. But some...reactionscomments
What Is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – eating a restricted diet may...reactionscomments
What Are Possible Environmental Triggers for IBD?The root cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still a mystery to doctors and scientists. They once thought diet and stress...reactions2comments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies...reactionscomments
Poor Sleep and IBD: Are They Linked?You are not imagining things. That poor night's sleep may have made your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worse. Poor sleep can increase...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions1comment
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
