Dr. Cecilia Chung and associates at the Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center conducted a study published recently in MedPage Today. Results showed that patients who had inflammatory disorders, as well…
The rarity of certain diseases often stops them from having numerous treatment options, and the variability of patient experiences makes it so that each option does not necessarily work for…
If you follow Major League Baseball (MLB), you’ve probably been inundated with news regarding the current lockout – and concerns over whether the season will begin on time. However, if…
Researchers are consistently looking for ways to deepen their understanding of various conditions, which not only helps with drug development but with patient outcomes. According to Medical XPress, a research…
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation throughout the digestive tract. But what factors influence the severity of this inflammation? Medical XPress describes how a study out of Case Western Reserve University discovered…
It’s no secret that stress can be both psychologically and physically damaging. But how does stress influence the way that our bodies respond to certain conditions? According to Medical XPress,…
According to a story from express.co.uk, Crohn's disease is the more common form of inflammatory bowel disease; therefore, it is typically associated with symptoms that affect the digestive system and…
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare has just announced its approval of Alofisel, a stem cell therapy created by Takeda. This approval is specifically for patients who are diagnosed…
According to MedPage Today, new research suggests that adult obesity could increase the risk of developing Crohn's disease. Within the study, researchers evaluated how body mass index (BMI) impacted the…
Currently, there is no cure for Crohn's disease, and treatment options, like surgery, can sometimes be invasive. Additionally, treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs or nutritional supplements treat the symptoms, but not…
In a study published on Hindawi, a team of scientists have discovered that the C-reactive protein to albumin (CAR) ratio can be used to predict the risk of complications following…
According to GlobeNewswire, Tiziana Life Sciences and Parexel Biotech have agreed to collaborate on a Phase 1b/2 trial of foralumab, an oral treatment for Crohn's disease. As previous research has…
For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, it can be difficult to predict how the condition may progress, as well as whether or not it will respond well to treatment.…
As reported in EMJ Reviews, the world is on alert, being told to wash their hands and keep distance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…
According Newswise, in a new study first published in Gastroenterology, researchers at Cedars-Sinai have identified a set of genes, made up of rare genetic deviations and more common genetic patterns,…
Recently, during the virtual 28th United European Gastroenterology Week Congress, the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced 5-year results from a Phase 3 extension study on STELARA…
Recently, IVX Health announced the opening of three new Tampa-based infusion centers to treat patients with chronic conditions. Currently, IVX Health, who describes themselves as "[providing] biologic injections and infusions…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company Cerecor Inc., has recently announced that it has restarted operations of its phase 1b clinical trial. This trial is evaluating the…
by Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Healthy and diseased colon cells were collected and compared to each other in a recent study to discover why inflammatory bowel disease…
Celltrion Healthcare has just announced positive progress for extending the authorization for the subcutaneous (SC) form of Remsima to five more autoimmune conditions. These are- Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)…
Over the last few years, I've heard the refrain that my health - oddly - starts in my gut. So whenever I got sick, someone would advise me to…
Babraham and Wellcome Sanger Institutes partnered in a major research project and discovered a connection between the genome’s non-protein coding ‘dark matter’ region and autoimmune or allergic diseases. A…
IBDsmart Researchers at the University of Otago, led by Michael Shultz, have developed a new app called IBDsmart to help patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease receive care remotely.…
As reported in Med Gadget, Medtech company ’11 Health’ has made virtual healthcare affordable this quarantine season, providing patients with severe chronic digestive disorders 12 weeks of free access on their…
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