Category: Opinion/Editorial
Opinion pieces and editorial content about IBD topics
The Critical Handoff: Why We’re Failing Young Adults in IBD Care Transitions
At eighteen, Maya thought the hardest part of living with Crohn’s disease was behind her. She’d navigated middle school flares, missed high school events, and…
This Week in IBD: Your Weekly Roundup for December 15-21, 2025
Welcome to This Week’s Roundup Welcome back to our weekly digest of the latest IBD content! This week, we published 22 comprehensive articles covering…
When Your IBD Medication Becomes the Enemy: Why Desensitization Should Be Standard Care, Not a Last Resort
Imagine finally finding relief from your IBD symptoms after years of suffering, only to develop a life-threatening allergic reaction to the very medication…
This Week in IBD: Your Weekly Roundup for December 8-14, 2025
Welcome to This Week’s Roundup Welcome back to our weekly digest of the latest IBD content! This week has been particularly rich with groundbreaking research…
Your Infusion Day Isn’t Just Treatment—It’s Your Treatment Partnership in Action
Every eight weeks, I watch the same scene unfold in infusion centers across the country: people with IBD arriving unprepared, anxious, and treating their…
This Week in IBD: Your Weekly Roundup for December 2-8, 2025
Welcome to This Week’s Roundup Welcome back to our weekly digest! This week, we published an incredible 25 pieces of content covering the full spectrum of IBD…
The Hidden Symptoms Your Gastroenterologist Might Miss: Why IBD Care Must Look Beyond the Gut
When Sarah first noticed the red, painful bump on her shin, she dismissed it as a minor injury. When her vision became blurry and her eye started hurting, she…
It’s Time to Stop Treating IBD Like It’s the Same Year-Round
Here’s a truth that might surprise your gastroenterologist: your IBD doesn’t read the calendar, but it absolutely responds to it. While we’ve made tremendous…
It’s Time to Reclaim Your Lab Results: Why IBD Patients Deserve Full Access to Their Own Health Data
Picture this: You’re sitting in your gastroenterologist’s office, anxiously waiting for test results that could determine your next treatment step. The doctor…
The Insurance Denial Game is Rigged – But We Can Beat It at Its Own Rules
Every week, I hear the same heartbreaking story: “My insurance denied my biologic medication,” or “They won’t cover my colonoscopy,” or “The appeals process…
