Tag: Crohn’s Disease support
Thanksgiving With IBD: Reclaiming Holiday Joy One Bite at a Time
Thanksgiving with IBD doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. With thoughtful recipe modifications and smart planning strategies, you can reclaim holiday joy and create new traditions that honor both your gut health and your need for celebration.
Cannabis and Crohn’s: New Study Reveals Unexpected Risks
A new study examining over 4,000 Crohn’s patients reveals that cannabis users experienced higher rates of hospitalizations, surgeries, and disease flares. While cannabis may provide symptom relief, researchers suggest it could mask underlying disease progression, raising important questions about balancing short-term comfort with long-term health outcomes.
New Guidelines Bring Hope to Families Managing Pediatric Crohn’s
New clinical practice guidelines from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology offer hope for families managing pediatric Crohn’s disease. These evidence-based recommendations provide a clearer roadmap for personalized treatment approaches that prioritize both effective care and quality of life for children with IBD.
Crohn’s Surgery After 60: What New Research Reveals
New European research reveals that older adults with Crohn’s disease actually experience fewer immediate surgical complications than younger patients, challenging common assumptions about age and surgery risk. While long-term considerations remain important, this data offers hope for those over 60 facing difficult treatment decisions.
When Your Body Fights Back: The Daily Reality of Living with Crohn’s
Living with Crohn’s disease means navigating daily challenges that go far beyond medical symptoms. This comprehensive guide explores the real-world impact of Crohn’s on relationships, career, and emotional well-being, while offering hope and practical insights for patients and families.
Children with IBD: A Call to Action This Awareness Month
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s “Childhood Interrupted” campaign puts spotlight on over 7,000 Canadian children with IBD. The initiative calls for better pediatric care, school accommodations, and psychological support as cases are projected to double by 2030.
Beyond Symptoms: The Hidden Anxiety That Haunts IBD Remission
Even during remission, many people with IBD live with persistent anxiety about future flare-ups. This fear can steal the joy from good days and impact daily decision-making, but there are ways to reclaim confidence and live more fully despite chronic uncertainty.
Penn State Breakthrough Could Transform IBD Treatment Forever
Penn State researchers are studying gut bacteria interactions to develop treatments that could address IBD at its root cause rather than just managing symptoms. This groundbreaking microbiome research could lead to personalized probiotics and targeted therapies.
New Once-Monthly UC Treatment Approved: What Patients Need to Know
The FDA has approved Omvoh, the first once-monthly injection for ulcerative colitis maintenance therapy. This breakthrough could significantly reduce treatment burden for people with moderate to severe UC.
25-Year Mystery Solved: Why Your Gut Can’t Heal from Crohn’s
After 25 years of research, scientists have finally identified why Crohn’s disease prevents gut healing—immune cells get stuck in attack mode and can’t hear the signals telling them to start repairing tissue. This breakthrough could lead to targeted therapies that restore your body’s natural healing abilities.