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February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

Diet Rich in Fish-derived Fats Might Cut IBD Risk, Review Study Suggests

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A diet rich in fish, especially those containing high amounts of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), might reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease, a review study suggests. But further studies are needed ... Read more

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Remote Monitoring Offers Little Benefit to IBD Patients, Study Finds

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Telemedicine monitoring failed to increase inflammatory bowel disease patients’ confidence or motivation to manage their status, compared to standard routine care, a study reported. The study, “Effect of TELEmedicine for Inflammatory Bowel ... Read more

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

Monofer Cuts Frequency, Cost of Iron Infusions for Danish IDA Patients, Study Says

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Use of Monofer (iron isomaltoside) instead of Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose, also known as Injectafer in the U.S.) reduces the number of iron infusions required by people with inflammatory bowel disease ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Specific Antibodies May Be Marker of Ulcerative Colitis in Young Patients, Study Suggests

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A positive test for the proteinase 3-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (PR3-ANCA) may differentiate ulcerative colitis (UC) from Crohn’s disease (CD) in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study suggests. The ... Read more

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Diet and Clear-Mindedness Most Affected Psychosocial Needs in IBD Patients, Study Reports

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Among 10 different psychosocial needs, diet and a lack of clear-mindedness were the ones most patients with inflammatory bowel disease felt were affected by their disease, a study reports. The study, ... Read more

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Pseudopolyps Do Not Predict Colorectal Cancer Risk in IBD Patients, 20-year Retrospective Study Shows

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Pseudopolyps — large protrusions of the intestinal layer formed in the regenerative and healing phases of damaged tissue — are not predictors of risk for developing colorectal cancer among patients with inflammatory ... Read more

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

New Online Resource Aimed at Helping IBD Patients with Family Planning

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The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has introduced a new online resource aimed at offering inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and their healthcare providers guidance and reassurance when it comes to family planning. ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

Gut Microbe-Derived Molecule UroA and Its Artificial Version Show Promise for IBD

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Urolithin A (UroA), a molecule produced by gut microbes, and its made-in-the-lab version, UAS03, alleviated and prevented symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a cell and animal study. In ... Read more

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

Phase 3 Trials Test Upadacitinib for Moderately to Severely Active UC or CD

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Two global Phase 3 trials are evaluating upadacitinib as a potential treatment for adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC). The studies will evaluate ... Read more

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Oral Treatment Candidate Etrasimod Found to be Safe and Effective for Ulcerative Colitis, Open-label Trial Extension Shows

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Arena Pharmaceuticals announced that its investigational oral treatment, Etrasimod, led to long-term clinical response and remission in patients with ulcerative colitis. The candidate treatment was also found to be safe and ... Read more