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 the risk of IBD relapses and flares. And... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?You may have heard of a link between using a stomach acid reducer and flares with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies have looked into this question with mixed... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?Fecal transplantation, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment that transfers healthy stool from a donor into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of an unwell recipient. It is... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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.1,2 Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Study Alert: Self-Injectable Vedolizumab Likely on the Way in 2020Intravenous Vedolizumab has been commercially available since May 2014 for the treatment of both Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). It has been an extremely useful treatment option for many... By Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
New UC Guideline Focuses on Keeping Your Mucosa Happy for Long-term RemissionThe widespread availability of new and better treatments for ulcerative colitis (UC) prompted a recent update to the national guidelines used to diagnose and manage the condition. In general, rather... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 of reproductive age who have a uterus.1 Endometriosis... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! 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, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
From the Community: Top 5 Reasons for Clinical Trial ParticipationWe wanted to learn more about how the IBD community feels about clinical trials, so we took a look at the results of our 2017 IBD In America Survey. Of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBD Pain: The Cause and the ImpactWhen you’re dealing with a chronic condition like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pain can be a familiar, if unwelcome, companion. Pain can be subtle, at times. Pain can be present... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments