Crohn's disease is a very rare condition in Taiwan, as only .2 of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with it. Because of this rarity, there is little to no awareness…
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare disease which causes damage to the cartilage, trachea, and lungs. It's an autoimmune condition meaning an overzealous immune response causes the body to attack its own…
The Fighting HARD Foundation Rare diseases are difficult to face for a myriad of reasons. They can be financially burdensome, physically painful, and emotionally draining. Further, they can make patients…
According to a story from Healio, Dr. Adam Cheifetz recently spoke about treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at GUILD Conference 2020. He says that it is time for each…
About three million Americans are affected by inflammatory bowel disease. Over the years there have been many improvements to treatment for this condition, but there are still further advances that…
Body Image In today's world, negative body image is unfortunately very common. Research has shown that this trend occurs in women and men, both as children and adults. It affects…
The 27th United European Gastroenterology Week took place in Barcelona, Spain in October, at which some of the leading experts in gastroenterology spoke about their field. One of the…
A new study has found that young people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely to develop an infection than the general population. They also…
The medical field is constantly evolving, and rightly so. We should never be complacent with things as they are when it comes to healthcare. There is always more to be…
In a meeting with some of the world's brightest medical minds, the importance of personalized treatment for inflammatory bowel disease was discussed. At the 14th Annual Congress of the…
Speakers: Joseph Cappa, M.D. Jennifer, living with severe CD Learn More About a Treatment Option for Adults with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Register to attend a…
A UK study has shown that there may be a genetic variant carried by 40% of Crohn’s disease sufferers that explains why some patients develop antibodies against some of the…
A recent article in Medical Life Science News reports that a recent study has discovered a new mechanism that interacts with an immune cell receptor called Mincle. This receptor regulates…
Speakers: Emily Ankrom, PA-C, Digestive Specialists Dan, living with moderate CD Learn More About a Treatment Option for Adults with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Register to…
The drugs for current inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients only help around 50% of patients. And some who do find relief find it short lived as remissions often occur.…
As originally reported in Cambridge Independent, inflammatory bowel diseases are about to get a boost in research after Health Data Research UK has awarded a £5 million grant to a…
Speakers: Laura Larson, PA-C, Western Washington Medical Group Michelle, living with moderate CD Learn More About a Treatment Option for Adults with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease…
Speakers: Michele Kissous-Hunt, PA, Fifth Avenue GI Michelle, living with moderate CD Learn More About a Treatment Option for Adults with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Register…
As reported in Forbes Magazine, Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are exploring a new tool for encouraging patients to comply with health care recommendations for colonoscopies, an invasive procedure…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is actually a term used to classify a few different conditions. Two of these are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These are rare…
As reported in EurekAlert, an exciting new treatment method has entered the conversation to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers have successfuly used mice population to show that precision cutting…
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is the overarching term for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In Canada, there are around 270,000 individuals living with the one of…
According to a story from The Washington Post, a host of different factors ultimately led to the tragic death of Olivia Shea Paregol, a freshman at the University of Maryland.…
The Origins of Fighting H.A.R.D. The Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation was established in 2015 by two sisters who both live with multiple rare diagnoses. 16-year-old Allie is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, a team of scientists affiliated with the University of Cambridge have pioneered a new test that could herald a new development in the treatment…
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