A new investigational therapy targeting neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, may offer a safer and more effective option for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to recent research…
Approximately one and one half million people are affected by ulcerative colitis (UC) worldwide. It is an inflammatory bowel disorder with, as of yet, no known cause. There are, however,…
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…
The risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (UC) has been slowly but steadily increasing over time, with an estimated 0.8%…
During the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, which took place this year from October 20 through 25, one presenter shared insights into a multicenter retrospective cohort study which explored the efficacy…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Aminosalicylates are a type of drug often used to manage inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like ulcerative colitis (UC). The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation explains that these therapies, which contain…
In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers wanted to understand whether ALTB-268, developed by clinical-stage biotechnology company AltruBio Inc., could be effective in treating ulcerative colitis. The study first…
An estimated 50% of people living with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, experience moderate-to-severe symptoms that available treatments fail to control. An urgent need to defecate, bloody…
Roivant Sciences recently shared updates on the Phase 2b TUSCANY-2 study. Within the study, the team was evaluating RVT-3101 for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. RVT-3101 is a fully human monoclonal…
In the past, budesonide has been used in a number of therapeutic indications, such as to reduce proteinuria in IgA nephropathy or digestive tract inflammation in those with Crohn's disease.…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families,…
In a news release from mid-April 2023, clinical-stage biotechnology company Abivax SA shared that 2-year results were available from a Phase 2b open-label maintenance study evaluating obefazimod for individuals…
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…
Certain patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) do not respond well to steroid treatment. These patients are considered to have steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis, or ASUC. Other therapeutic options, such…
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,…
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…
What happens when you treat your condition, but the medication isn’t effective? Sometimes, other approved medications are beneficial for patient use, but other times, there are no approved medications.…
In the past, filgotinib (Jyseleca) has largely been used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, researchers hypothesized that the treatment could be beneficial in other indications. Following…
Have you ever heard of a biomarker? In short, a biomarker, or biological marker, is some sort of objective measure which can tell you something about your health or health…
When it comes to the diagnostic process, many refer to their journey as a "diagnostic odyssey." For those with rare or underserved conditions, diagnosis often requires months - or even…
From July 2-3 and 8-10, 2021, the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) held its 2021 virtual Annual Congress (ECCO'21). During the Congress, many discussed new research and trends…
Clinical trials are important research tools to help understand the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of potential treatments. According to a news release from July 19, 2021, biotechnology company Prometheus Biosciences,…
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