Category: Support
New At-Home Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis Gets FDA Approval
The FDA has approved Tremfya as the first fully at-home treatment option for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. This breakthrough allows patients to start therapy with simple injections at home instead of spending hours in infusion centers.
Teen Athlete’s Crohn’s Journey Shows IBD Won’t Stop Our Dreams
High school football player Jamal Brown’s journey with Crohn’s disease shows how IBD doesn’t have to limit our dreams. His story offers hope and practical insights for anyone in the IBD community pursuing their passions despite health challenges.
When Your Battle Is Invisible: Understanding Life With IBD
Living with IBD means fighting a daily battle that often remains invisible to others. A recent article sheds light on the unique challenges of inflammatory bowel disease and why greater awareness matters for our community.
Your Doctor Just Mentioned Biologics: What’s Next on Your IBD Journey
When your doctor suggests biologic treatment for Crohn’s disease, it can feel both hopeful and overwhelming. Here’s what this important decision means for your IBD journey and how to approach it with confidence.
AI Breakthrough Could Fast-Track Life-Changing IBD Treatments
A groundbreaking AI platform has successfully demonstrated the ability to generate regulatory-grade real-world data, potentially accelerating the approval process for new IBD treatments. This breakthrough could significantly reduce the time it takes for life-changing therapies to reach patients who need them most.
New Treatment Shows Promise for Severe Crohn’s Complications
Palisade Bio has begun dosing patients in a groundbreaking clinical trial for fibrostenotic Crohn’s disease, testing a treatment that could prevent intestinal scarring rather than just managing it after it occurs. This represents new hope for patients facing one of Crohn’s most challenging complications.
Beyond Bloating: Practical Ways to Find Relief with Crohn’s
Crohn’s bloating isn’t just discomfort—it’s a complex symptom that affects confidence and daily life. New guidance reveals practical strategies for identifying triggers and finding relief through systematic tracking, lifestyle modifications, and careful communication with your healthcare team.
New Treatment Hope for Fibrostenotic Crohn’s: First Human Trial
Palisade Bio has begun the first human trial of PALI-2108, a new oral treatment specifically designed for fibrostenotic Crohn’s disease that targets scarring rather than just inflammation. This represents a potentially groundbreaking approach for patients whose Crohn’s has progressed to cause intestinal narrowing and strictures.
New Gut Healing Drug Shows Promise for IBD Patients
Palisade Bio has begun testing PALI-2108, a new oral drug designed to repair damaged intestinal barriers in IBD patients. While still in early-stage trials, this approach targets the root cause of gut dysfunction rather than just managing symptoms.
Hope on the Horizon: FDA Approves New IBD Treatment Option
The FDA has approved upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This JAK inhibitor offers new hope for IBD patients seeking better symptom control, especially those who haven’t found success with conventional treatments.