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News
07/01/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
For suspected Clostridioides difficile infection, the review recommends a multistep toxin-based diagnostic assay, and recurrent diarrhea after successful antibiotic treatment should prompt retesting.
For suspected Clostridioides difficile infection, the review recommends a multistep toxin-based diagnostic assay, and recurrent diarrhea after successful antibiotic treatment should prompt retesting.
For suspected Clostridioides...
07/01/2026
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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
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Podcast
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
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
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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
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Podcast
02/21/2024
Edward L. Barnes
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
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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News
05/05/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
While response rates were generally higher in patients without prior advanced therapy failure, meaningful improvements were still seen in those with treatment-resistant disease.
While response rates were generally higher in patients without prior advanced therapy failure, meaningful improvements were still seen in those with treatment-resistant disease.
While response rates were...
05/05/2026
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Research Review
05/05/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Disease progression and hospitalizations were more common in the step-up group, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications.
Disease progression and hospitalizations were more common in the step-up group, with higher rates of stricturing and penetrating complications.
Disease progression and...
05/05/2026
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Research Review
04/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent review noted a lack of consistent diagnostic definitions across modalities, complicating clinical interpretation and research comparisons.
A recent review noted a lack of consistent diagnostic definitions across modalities, complicating clinical interpretation and research comparisons.
A recent review noted a lack of...
04/02/2026
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Research Summary
03/18/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
These findings support considering immune-mediated therapy in selected patients although more research is needed to identify the patients likely to benefit most from advanced therapy.
These findings support considering immune-mediated therapy in selected patients although more research is needed to identify the patients likely to benefit most from advanced therapy.
These findings support...
03/18/2026
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Research Review
02/03/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from...
02/03/2026
Gastroenterology
News
11/06/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said...
11/06/2025
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FDA alert
FDA Alert
10/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for...
10/14/2025
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Research Highlights
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that...
09/18/2025
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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
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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
07/01/2025
A recent study evaluated the use of a wearable sensor to measure inflammatory biomarkers in perspiration as a noninvasive method for monitoring IBD activity. What did it show? Take our quiz to see if you know the answer!
A recent study evaluated the use of a wearable sensor to measure inflammatory biomarkers in perspiration as a noninvasive method for monitoring IBD activity. What did it show? Take our quiz to see if you know the answer!
A recent study evaluated the use...
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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Expert Insights

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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
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
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
Edward L. Barnes
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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Expert Insights
11/03/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Adam Faye, MD, MS
Drs Adam Faye and Raymond Cross discuss the particular issues to consider when treating patients who are older, obese, or frail, as well as patients with a history of or current cancer or heart disease.
Drs Adam Faye and Raymond Cross discuss the particular issues to consider when treating patients who are older, obese, or frail, as well as patients with a history of or current cancer or heart disease.
Drs Adam Faye and Raymond Cross...
11/03/2026
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David Schwartz
Conference Coverage
10/28/2026
David A. Schwartz
Dr Schwartz discusses his presentation on the evaluation and management of perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease from the ACG Scientific Meeting, including review of results from studies of guselkumab, upadacitinib, and vedolizumab as...
Dr Schwartz discusses his presentation on the evaluation and management of perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease from the ACG Scientific Meeting, including review of results from studies of guselkumab, upadacitinib, and vedolizumab as...
Dr Schwartz discusses his...
10/28/2026
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David Rubin
Conference Coverage
10/23/2026
David T. Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin presents the key takeaways from his lecture on positioning therapies for ulcerative colitis to optimize outcomes, which he delivered at the ACG Postgraduate Course in Nashville. 
Dr Rubin presents the key takeaways from his lecture on positioning therapies for ulcerative colitis to optimize outcomes, which he delivered at the ACG Postgraduate Course in Nashville. 
Dr Rubin presents the key...
10/23/2026
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Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu
Conference Coverage
10/15/2026
Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu, MD
Dr Coelho-Prabhu reviews the timing and techiques for surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease for signs of colorectal cancer--and especially those with IBD and primary sclerosing cholangitis, which places them among those...
Dr Coelho-Prabhu reviews the timing and techiques for surveillance of patients with inflammatory bowel disease for signs of colorectal cancer--and especially those with IBD and primary sclerosing cholangitis, which places them among those...
Dr Coelho-Prabhu reviews the...
10/15/2026
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David Rubin
Conference Coverage
10/13/2026
David T. Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin reviews data from the QUASAR phase 3 trial of guselkumab in patients with ulcerative colitis, specifically looking at histologic remission, which he presented at the ACG Scientific Meeting in Nashville.
Dr Rubin reviews data from the QUASAR phase 3 trial of guselkumab in patients with ulcerative colitis, specifically looking at histologic remission, which he presented at the ACG Scientific Meeting in Nashville.
Dr Rubin reviews data from the...
10/13/2026
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Ray Cross
Conference Coverage
10/11/2026
Raymond Cross, MD
Dr Cross reviews his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course on the diagnosis and management of fibrostenotic strictures in Crohn's disease, including options for medical, endoscopic, and surgical treatment.
Dr Cross reviews his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course on the diagnosis and management of fibrostenotic strictures in Crohn's disease, including options for medical, endoscopic, and surgical treatment.
Dr Cross reviews his...
10/11/2026
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Conference Coverage
10/11/2026
Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS; Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Drs Corey Siegel and Gil Melmed discuss results of a survey of patients with ileocolic Crohn's disease that revealed roughly equal numbers would participate in a patient preference design study in which they could choose whether to receive...
Drs Corey Siegel and Gil Melmed discuss results of a survey of patients with ileocolic Crohn's disease that revealed roughly equal numbers would participate in a patient preference design study in which they could choose whether to receive...
Drs Corey Siegel and Gil Melmed...
10/11/2026
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Expert Insights
09/28/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
Hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Sara Horst, MD, have a frank discussion about the extent of burnout among physicians—including gastroenterologists—including causes, and advice on how to better manage time and work-life balance.
Hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Sara Horst, MD, have a frank discussion about the extent of burnout among physicians—including gastroenterologists—including causes, and advice on how to better manage time and work-life balance.
Hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and...
09/28/2026
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Expert Insights
09/15/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Rebecca Brown, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and colorectal surgeon Rebecca Brown, MD, discuss surgical therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including controversies about the best approaches.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and colorectal surgeon Rebecca Brown, MD, discuss surgical therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including controversies about the best approaches.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and...
09/15/2026
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Expert Insights
08/28/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Gursimran S. Kochhar
Host Raymond Cross, MD, brings in Dr Gursiman Kocchar to share his expertise in the management of strictures in Crohn's disease, from medical therapies to endoscopic procedures to surgery.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, brings in Dr Gursiman Kocchar to share his expertise in the management of strictures in Crohn's disease, from medical therapies to endoscopic procedures to surgery.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, brings...
08/28/2026
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