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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Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
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…
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…
Auto-Brewery Syndrome Auto-brewery syndrome is also known as gut fermentation syndrome. It occurs when fungi or bacteria within the gut produce ethanol by endogenous fermentation. Several different strains may be…
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…
A study recently published in The FASEB Journal and led by Dr. Chiharu Nishiyama from Tokyo University of Science has demonstrated that a compound found in blueberries could serve as a…
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.…
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