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Podcast
06/06/2025
Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks...
06/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
05/09/2025
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
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News
08/07/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study examined whether the use of antibiotics prior to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery was associated with the development of acute pouchitis.
A recent study examined whether the use of antibiotics prior to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery was associated with the development of acute pouchitis.
A recent study examined whether...
08/07/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ryan Ungaro
Podcast
03/11/2024
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro...
03/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
02/21/2024
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of...
02/21/2024
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News

Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight...
09/04/2025
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Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and...
09/04/2025
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News
08/28/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A multicenter study confirms the accuracy and reliability of a simplified ultrasound score for assessing Crohn’s disease activity.
A multicenter study confirms the accuracy and reliability of a simplified ultrasound score for assessing Crohn’s disease activity.
A multicenter study confirms the...
08/28/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Risankizumab demonstrates sustained clinical benefit and favorable safety in Crohn’s disease, including among ustekinumab-experienced patients.
Risankizumab demonstrates sustained clinical benefit and favorable safety in Crohn’s disease, including among ustekinumab-experienced patients.
Risankizumab demonstrates...
08/21/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intestinal ultrasound during pregnancy may more reliably predict adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes from inflammatory bowel disease than clinical or biochemical assessments alone, recent research revealed.
Intestinal ultrasound during pregnancy may more reliably predict adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes from inflammatory bowel disease than clinical or biochemical assessments alone, recent research revealed.
Intestinal ultrasound during...
08/21/2025
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Research Highlights
08/11/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Integrating brief questionnaires like IBIS-Q into clinic workflows may facilitate earlier SpA recognition, improve interdisciplinary care coordination, and ultimately enhance long-term outcomes for patients with IBD.
Integrating brief questionnaires like IBIS-Q into clinic workflows may facilitate earlier SpA recognition, improve interdisciplinary care coordination, and ultimately enhance long-term outcomes for patients with IBD.
Integrating brief questionnaires...
08/11/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Expert Insights

IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
06/06/2025
Sara Horst, MD; Jordan Axelrad
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks with Dr Jordan Axelrad about two studies on safety of advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including risks of infection and malignancy.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, talks...
06/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
05/09/2025
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ryan Ungaro
Podcast
03/11/2024
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro and Priscila Santiago discuss their study of risk factors that may be predicators of complications among patients with IBD.
In this podcast, Drs Ryan Ungaro...
03/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
02/21/2024
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the new guidelines from AGA on the treatment of pouchiitis among patients who have undergone ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery.
Dr Ed Barnes from University of...
02/21/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
David Rubin
Expert Insights
09/12/2025
David T. Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the top 10 challenges in inflammatory bowel disease facing researchers and clinicians, from cost to the search for a cure.
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the top 10 challenges in inflammatory bowel disease facing researchers and clinicians, from cost to the search for a cure.
Dr Rubin reviews his take on the...
09/12/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Gillian Watermeyer, MD
Dr Watermeyer reviews the consensus of her panel on management of pregnancy among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Watermeyer reviews the consensus of her panel on management of pregnancy among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Watermeyer reviews the...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Mette Julsgaard, MD
Dr Julsgaard led the group that studied and developed consensus statements on the subject of IBD medications safe to use during lactation.
Dr Julsgaard led the group that studied and developed consensus statements on the subject of IBD medications safe to use during lactation.
Dr Julsgaard led the group that...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Cynthia Seow
PIANO Global Consensus
09/09/2025
Cynthia Seow, MD
Dr Seow discusses work of her group on the PIANO Consensus in reviewing the safety of medications for IBD during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and over the longer term to assess affects on the children.
Dr Seow discusses work of her group on the PIANO Consensus in reviewing the safety of medications for IBD during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and over the longer term to assess affects on the children.
Dr Seow discusses work of her...
09/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/05/2025
Sonia Friedman, MD
Dr Friedman reviews the findings of her PIANO Global Consensus group on whether inflammatory bowel disease may affect fertility among patients and the effectiveness of assisted reproductive methods when needed.
Dr Friedman reviews the findings of her PIANO Global Consensus group on whether inflammatory bowel disease may affect fertility among patients and the effectiveness of assisted reproductive methods when needed.
Dr Friedman reviews the findings...
09/05/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/05/2025
Dr Flanagan reviews the consensus of her working group on preconception counseling and contraceptives for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Flanagan reviews the consensus of her working group on preconception counseling and contraceptives for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Flanagan reviews the...
09/05/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
09/05/2025
Dr Jesus Yamamoto-Furusho, who led the development of the PIANO Global Consensus statements on managing disease activity among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease, gives an overview of his group's conclusions.
Dr Jesus Yamamoto-Furusho, who led the development of the PIANO Global Consensus statements on managing disease activity among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease, gives an overview of his group's conclusions.
Dr Jesus Yamamoto-Furusho, who...
09/05/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
09/02/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Ryan Ungaro
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with Dr Ryan Ungaro how the Mount Sinai Crohn's and Colitis Registry, a prospective observational cohort, is being studied to determine if its detailed clinical information and omics data collected can identify new...
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with Dr Ryan Ungaro how the Mount Sinai Crohn's and Colitis Registry, a prospective observational cohort, is being studied to determine if its detailed clinical information and omics data collected can identify new...
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with...
09/02/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Uma Mahadevan, MD
PIANO Global Consensus
08/28/2025
Uma Mahadevan, MD
Dr Uma Mahadevan, the principal investigator for the PIANO registry of IBD in pregnancy, introduces a series of reports on the Global Consensus for this groundbreaking study of the impacts of IBD and medications on fertility, conception,...
Dr Uma Mahadevan, the principal investigator for the PIANO registry of IBD in pregnancy, introduces a series of reports on the Global Consensus for this groundbreaking study of the impacts of IBD and medications on fertility, conception,...
Dr Uma Mahadevan, the principal...
08/28/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
PIANO Global Consensus
08/28/2025
Siew Ng, MD
Professor Siew Ng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong explains maternal factors that should be considered when managing pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease, based on the PIANO Global Consensus.
Professor Siew Ng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong explains maternal factors that should be considered when managing pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease, based on the PIANO Global Consensus.
Professor Siew Ng from the...
08/28/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network