Crohn’s Disease

August 7, 2017August 18, 2017

Autophagy Process Essential for Normal Intestinal Defense Against Bacteria, Study Finds

Crohn's Disease, News

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that a cellular mechanism called autophagy is an important participant in the protection of mouse intestines from inflammation triggered by invading bacteria. These ... Read more

August 7, 2017August 18, 2017

The Importance of IBD Research Foundations

Columns, Crohn's Disease, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

One vital part of treating Crohn’s disease, or really any other disease, is medical research that aims to better understand how Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD) works. Learning how ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 18, 2017

Takeda and Marvel Issue Final Chapters of IBD Superheroes Graphic Novel

Crohn's Disease, News

Takeda Pharmaceutical and Marvel Custom Solutions have released two new chapters of IBD Unmasked, a graphic novel designed to raise awareness of the unrecognized superheroes of the global inflammatory bowel disease ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Questions: First in a Series

Columns, Crohn's Disease, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Editor’s note: First in a series, “Crohn’s Disease Questions,” Mary Horsley answers some of the most commonly asked questions about IBD. With chronic illness comes questions of all kinds from family ... Read more

August 3, 2017August 18, 2017

University of Arizona Obtains $1.9 Million U.S. Government Grant To Study Key Protein’s Role in Bowel Disease

Crohn's Disease, News

University of Arizona scientists have received a $1.9 million U.S. government grant to study how a protein helps maintain a healthy mix of gut bacteria, and how interfering with the ... Read more

August 2, 2017August 18, 2017

When Even Your Internist Doesn’t Get It

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters, Crohn's Disease

Like many people, I have a regular internist I see for checkups every now and again. A couple of weeks ago, I went for my annual physical. I happened to ... Read more

August 2, 2017August 18, 2017

Phase 3 Trial of RHB-104 as Combination Therapy for Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Is on Track, Review Board Says

Crohn's Disease, News

An independent review board has confirmed the preliminary findings of a Phase 3 clinical trial showing that RHB-104 is a safe and effective combination treatment for Crohn’s disease. The Data ... Read more

August 1, 2017August 23, 2017

CrownBio Launches New Animal Models to Aid IBD, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Efforts

Crohn's Disease, News

Crown Bioscience has introduced preclinical models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to help scientists study both disorders and test potential therapies before they can be given to ... Read more

July 31, 2017August 18, 2017

Kezar Raises $50M to Support Development of KZR-616 for Autoimmune Diseases

Crohn's Disease, News

Kezar Life Sciences raised $50 million in a financing round to support further clinical development of its lead drug candidate KZR-616 for the treatment of several autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including ... Read more

July 31, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s and Colon Surgery, Part 3: Time for My Procedure

Columns, Crohn's Disease, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Editor’s note: Lisa Burks describes her series: In the past month, I have written about Crohn’s and colon surgery. Part 1 was about preparing for colon surgery, and in Part 2, I ... Read more