I’ve suffered from Crohn's and fibromyalgia since I was a child. I was told I had “food allergies.” My fibromyalgia was hidden from me until adulthood. In 2020, I was…
A recent study has revealed encouraging results for mirikizumab, an investigational monoclonal antibody, in addressing one of the most distressing symptoms of Crohn’s disease: bowel urgency. According to Medscape, this…
According to an article on Pharma Biz, Johnson & Johnson recently submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This application was for the…
According to a story published on Healio, a recent study of patients living with Crohn's disease that had resulted in a perianal fistula found that patients that maintained a concentration…
Effective disease management in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is incredibly important. Managing your condition helps you maintain a better quality-of-life, reduces uncomfortable or…
According to reporting from News-Medical.net, Janssen-Cilag International NV recently announced that it had applied for European Medicines Agency (EMA) approval of its drug guselkumab (marketed as TREMFYA) in an expansion…
Zeposia (ozanimod), developed by Bristol Myers Squibb, is an orally administered sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor that is currently approved for two separate indications: relapsing multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis. According…
Patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease have found quick relief from abdominal pain and stool frequency during the first week of induction therapy according to data analysis published in…
When drugs enter into clinical studies, both patients and drug developers alike hope for success. These therapies could transform the treatment sphere, especially in disease states with limited or…
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According to a story from Healio, a recent study found that a treatment combination of adalimumab and low dose methotrexate was able to reduce treatment failure by two times in…
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…
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,…
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