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Research Review
05/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only...
05/08/2026
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Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
05/07/2026
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key...
05/07/2026
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Research Highlights
05/07/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
High specificity and positive predictive value suggest that patients meeting both thresholds are at high risk for early recurrence and may need closer monitoring.
High specificity and positive predictive value suggest that patients meeting both thresholds are at high risk for early recurrence and may need closer monitoring.
High specificity and positive...
05/07/2026
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Research Summary
05/07/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Sustained therapy did not appear to introduce cumulative risk, supporting continued use in patients requiring maintenance treatment.
Sustained therapy did not appear to introduce cumulative risk, supporting continued use in patients requiring maintenance treatment.
Sustained therapy did not appear...
05/07/2026
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RESEARCH INSIGHTS
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of patients who achieved these endpoints went on to achieve corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 92.
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of patients who achieved these endpoints went on to achieve corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 92.
At week 0, 66.8% to 77.3% of...
05/06/2026
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Research Highlights
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
In ulcerative colitis, GLP-1 RA use was associated with reductions in the use of corticosteroids and acute care utilization.
In ulcerative colitis, GLP-1 RA use was associated with reductions in the use of corticosteroids and acute care utilization.
In ulcerative colitis, GLP-1 RA...
05/06/2026
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Research Review
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The study findings support a noninvasive approach to risk stratification before routine colonoscopic evaluation.
The study findings support a noninvasive approach to risk stratification before routine colonoscopic evaluation.
The study findings support a...
05/06/2026
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Research Review
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on...
05/06/2026
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Research Highlights
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with...
05/06/2026
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Research Highlights
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic...
05/06/2026
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Jean-Frederic Colombel
Expert Insights
05/06/2026
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his...
05/06/2026
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Interactive Features

Quiz
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/18/2025
Can hormone replacement therapy help or harm disease activity among women with IBD? Our quiz will show the answer!
Can hormone replacement therapy help or harm disease activity among women with IBD? Our quiz will show the answer!
Can hormone replacement therapy...
07/18/2025
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Quiz
07/18/2025
Can a wearable sensor help monitor disease activity in IBD--via sweat? Take our quiz to get the answer.
Can a wearable sensor help monitor disease activity in IBD--via sweat? Take our quiz to get the answer.
Can a wearable sensor help...
07/18/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Which of the following factors did clinicians say in a recent study is particularly important for EHR functionality in the context of IBD?
Which of the following factors did clinicians say in a recent study is particularly important for EHR functionality in the context of IBD?
Which of the following factors...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
According to a recent survey of clinicians who care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, what percentage reported that their EHR system does not enhance patient care in IBD?
According to a recent survey of clinicians who care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, what percentage reported that their EHR system does not enhance patient care in IBD?
According to a recent survey of...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
07/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A multicenter Canadian study to evaluate advanced combination treatment (ACT) in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) arrived at which of the following conclusions?
A multicenter Canadian study to evaluate advanced combination treatment (ACT) in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) arrived at which of the following conclusions?
A multicenter Canadian study to...
07/01/2025
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Quiz
05/22/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Does hormone replacement therapy have any effect on treatment for IBD among postmenopausal women? Take our quiz to find out!
Does hormone replacement therapy have any effect on treatment for IBD among postmenopausal women? Take our quiz to find out!
Does hormone replacement therapy...
05/22/2025
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Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
How much do you know about upper GI Crohn's disease? Take our quiz to check your knowledge!
How much do you know about upper GI Crohn's disease? Take our quiz to check your knowledge!
How much do you know about upper...
03/18/2025
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Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What is one benefit of preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition for Crohn’s disease patients? Take our quiz to find out if you know the answer!
What is one benefit of preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition for Crohn’s disease patients? Take our quiz to find out if you know the answer!
What is one benefit of...
03/18/2025
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Quiz
02/26/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Estimates vary but indicate that half or more of patients with Crohn's disease will require surgery at some point in their disease course. Do you know which factors place your patients at high risk for surgery? Take our quiz to find out!
Estimates vary but indicate that half or more of patients with Crohn's disease will require surgery at some point in their disease course. Do you know which factors place your patients at high risk for surgery? Take our quiz to find out!
Estimates vary but indicate that...
02/26/2025
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Expert Insights

Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
05/07/2026
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key themes that were discussed in sessions on inflammatory bowel diseases at Digestive Diseases Week 2026, including prevention, early treatment, and combination therapy.
Dr Hanauer reviews the key...
05/07/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Expert Insights
05/06/2026
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his presentation at DDW 2026 on a post-doc analysis of the long-term outcomes of the LUCENT trial of mirikizumab, which showed that the IL-23p19 inhibitor achieved and maintained disease clearance for up to 4 years among...
Dr Colombel discusses his...
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ed Barnes
Conference Coverage
05/06/2026
Edward L. Barnes, MD
Dr Barnes reviewed his presentation of results from the VIVID 1 and VIVID 2 trials of mirkizumab in patients with Crohn's disease with exposure to anti-TNF therapy, which found that 65% of those in endoscopic response at week 52 maintained...
Dr Barnes reviewed his presentation of results from the VIVID 1 and VIVID 2 trials of mirkizumab in patients with Crohn's disease with exposure to anti-TNF therapy, which found that 65% of those in endoscopic response at week 52 maintained...
Dr Barnes reviewed his...
05/06/2026
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IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
04/20/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Colleen Kelly, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Colleen Kelly to discuss the increasing prevalence of obesity among patients with IBD, how obesity can complicate Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and the role of GLP-1 RAs and bariatric surgery in...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
04/20/2026
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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
04/14/2026
Tenzin Choden, MD; Cindy Law, MD; Amelia Kellar, MD; Payal Kadakiya, PharmD
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden, Amelia Kellar, Cindy Law, and Payal Kakadiya share their experiences as they have assisted with program planning, poster abstract and content review, and mentored research presentations as they build their...
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden, Amelia Kellar, Cindy Law, and Payal Kakadiya share their experiences as they have assisted with program planning, poster abstract and content review, and mentored research presentations as they build their...
AIBD Ambassadors Tenzin Choden,...
04/14/2026
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IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
04/07/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Jared Magee, MD
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared Magee discuss some of the special concerns that affect men with inflammatory bowel disease, from cardiac concerns to sexual dysfunction and assessing for anal cancer.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared Magee discuss some of the special concerns that affect men with inflammatory bowel disease, from cardiac concerns to sexual dysfunction and assessing for anal cancer.
Drs Raymond Cross and Jared...
04/07/2026
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From the AIBD Open Air Studio
03/31/2026
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Miguel D. Regueiro, MD; Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS
Drs Millie Long, Miguel Regueiro, and Corey Siegel, cochairs of the Advances in IBD annual meeting, discuss the past and present of the conference and look forward to the 25th anniversary of AIBD in December 2026.
Drs Millie Long, Miguel Regueiro, and Corey Siegel, cochairs of the Advances in IBD annual meeting, discuss the past and present of the conference and look forward to the 25th anniversary of AIBD in December 2026.
Drs Millie Long, Miguel...
03/31/2026
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IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
03/25/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is joined by Drs Sara Horst and Jordan Axelrad to review the findings of their picks for the best presentations from the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization meeting held earlier this year.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is joined by Drs Sara Horst and Jordan Axelrad to review the findings of their picks for the best presentations from the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization meeting held earlier this year.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, is...
03/25/2026
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IBD Drive time logo
Expert Insights
03/17/2026
Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg; Raymond Cross, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Shirley Mekelburg-Cohen to discuss the importance of self-care among patients with IBD, what self-care consists of, and how to help patients learn to partner with their clinicians in controlling their...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on Dr Shirley Mekelburg-Cohen to discuss the importance of self-care among patients with IBD, what self-care consists of, and how to help patients learn to partner with their clinicians in controlling their...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, calls on...
03/17/2026
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New IBD Logo
Expert Insights
02/23/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; James D. Lewis, MD
Dr James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss the risk of colon cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the importance of appropriate surveillance, and special considerations for choosing...
Dr James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss the risk of colon cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the importance of appropriate surveillance, and special considerations for choosing...
Dr James Lewis from the...
02/23/2026
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Conference Coverage

Research Review
05/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only randomized, controlled trial to show efficacy of an IL-23p19 antagonist in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and the first trial of any therapy for perianal Crohn's disease since 1999.
FUZION is the first and only...
05/08/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Review
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on patients with baseline bowel urgency, integrating symptom burden with objective mucosal healing endpoints.
The study uniquely focused on...
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with active IBD, RSV infection rates were no longer significantly different compared with those with nonactive disease.
Among vaccinated patients with...
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic improvements early in treatment appear to serve as reliable indicators of sustained remission without corticosteroids.
Endoscopic and histologic...
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Review
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The study findings support a noninvasive approach to risk stratification before routine colonoscopic evaluation.
The study findings support a noninvasive approach to risk stratification before routine colonoscopic evaluation.
The study findings support a...
05/06/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Best of 2025
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/18/2025
Marla C. Dubinsky, MD; Parambir Dulai, MD; Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands, and Parambir Dulai inaugurated the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD 2025 annual meeting with a review of the best research and most promising advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease...
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands, and Parambir Dulai inaugurated the Open Air Studio at the Advances in IBD 2025 annual meeting with a review of the best research and most promising advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease...
Drs Marla Dubinsky, Bruce Sands,...
12/18/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Phillip Fleshner
Conference Coverage
12/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
In his address to the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Phillip Fleshner stressed the importance of early involvement of the surgeon in collaborative patient care and that the need for surgery should not be viewed as a failure of medical...
In his address to the Advances in IBD annual meeting, Dr Phillip Fleshner stressed the importance of early involvement of the surgeon in collaborative patient care and that the need for surgery should not be viewed as a failure of medical...
In his address to the Advances...
12/18/2025
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Ray Cross
Conference Coverage
12/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the importance of identifying risk early and aligning therapy with both clinical severity and patient-specific needs as IBD moves toward precision medicine.
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the importance of identifying risk early and aligning therapy with both clinical severity and patient-specific needs as IBD moves toward precision medicine.
Dr Raymond Cross emphasized the...
12/17/2025
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Millie Long
Conference Coverage
12/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Steroid reduction, risk stratification, and preventive strategies remain central, Dr Long said at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Steroid reduction, risk stratification, and preventive strategies remain central, Dr Long said at the Advances in IBD annual meeting.
Steroid reduction, risk...
12/17/2025
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Amy Stewart
From the AIBD Open Air Studio
12/17/2025
Amy Stewart, NP
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of a post-hoc analysis of data from the LIBERTY study in Crohn's disease for Zymfentra, a subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, and how it and other subcutaneous options provide important options for patients...
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of a post-hoc analysis of data from the LIBERTY study in Crohn's disease for Zymfentra, a subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, and how it and other subcutaneous options provide important options for patients...
Amy Stewart, NP, the results of...
12/17/2025
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