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February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Humira Reduces Early Ulcerative Colitis Features, Trial Analysis Shows

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AbbVie‘s Humira (adalimumab) reduces early tissue inflammation, rectal bleeding, and stool frequency in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a post-hoc analysis of two Phase 3 trials. Findings were published ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

IBD Patients Have More DNA Damage in Lymphocytes, Less Vitamin B6, Study Reports

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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have greater DNA damage in lymphocytes — a type of white blood cell — lower vitamin B6 and higher homocysteine levels than healthy ... Read more

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

BBT-401 Shows Potential for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Early Trials Reveal

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The investigational therapy BBT-401 effectively prevented ulcerative colitis symptoms in mice and rat models of the disease, and was shown to be safe and well-tolerated in healthy volunteers in a Phase ... Read more

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

‘Carbohydrate Monotony’ Diet May Ease IBD, Researchers Propose

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A diet rich in multiple carbohydrate sources, including sugars, starchy carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, is a likely perpetrator of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), two researchers believe. They say the ... Read more

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

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