Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.
Being diagnosed with such a complex disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely difficult for an adult, but it can be especially complicated for a child. So ... Read more
Being diagnosed with such a complex disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely complicated. You feel and think that your life will change drastically and you might ... Read more
When you are dealing with a disease or illness, your immune system is compromised, making it easier to pick up germs and bugs. While it’s impossible to live in a ... Read more
With winter just around the corner, it’s time we all started to look after ourselves a little bit more. Avoiding germs is one thing, but we can also try and ... Read more
Clinical trials are well-designed studies that collect information about new treatments for diseases and disorders. But why do we need clinical trials? Do they bring new treatment options? What about cures? ... Read more
Results from a research published in Science revealed that Crohn’s disease patients with certain gene mutations may not benefit from normally helpful bacteria in their guts. Read the full article on how ... Read more
In this NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital video, learn more about what it’s like growing up with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the challenges that it brings. Read about five lesser-known symptoms of inflammatory ... Read more
The causes of inflammatory bowel disease are difficult to pinpoint, but there are some recognized probable risk factors according to health.com: People who live in developed western countries, like the ... Read more
It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already ... Read more
A proper approach to treating patients with IBD includes symptomatic and supportive care, close monitoring of the mucosal healing process, and appropriate dosage of medicines. Several treatment options are available for IBD. Immune ... Read more