Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a prescription JAK inhibitor that works by blocking pro-inflammatory signaling within cells. In the past, Rinvoq was approved for indications like rheumatoid arthritis, active psoriatic arthritis and…
During the REPREVIO clinical study, researchers sought to understand whether using vedolizumab (Entyvio) after bowel resection could prevent the risk of recurrence in individuals with advanced Crohn’s disease. Participants were…
According to a story from MedCity News, the drug company Eli Lilly was anticipating the approval and launch of its drug mirikizumab as a treatment for ulcerative colitis. However, the…
Being diagnosed with a rare or chronic illness can come with a heavy emotional and psychological burden. When you first receive a diagnosis, you might be wondering what it…
According to a story from Buzzfeed News, actor Tyler James Williams recently was awarded a Golden Globe for his performance on the hit comedy series Abbott Elementary as teacher Gregory…
Over the past few decades, the incidence of Crohn’s disease and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have been rising throughout the world. But what is the reason…
When Jordan Lambropoulos was younger, she seemed to always be ill. She struggles to remember a time in her childhood where she would characterize herself as “healthy.” Even doctors…
There are a number of risk factors associated with the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include being younger in age, being Caucasian or of Ashkenazi Jewish descent,…
Over the years, there has been more research into the impact of diet and nutrition on our overall health. How does what we eat – and how it was prepared…
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…
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