Tag: IBD flare-up
New Hope: Could Nerve Stimulation Transform IBD Treatment?
Boomerang Medical has raised $20 million to develop a breakthrough device-based treatment for IBD using gentle electrical nerve stimulation. This approach could offer hope for patients seeking alternatives to traditional drug therapies and surgery.
New IBD Pregnancy Guidelines Offer Hope for Future Mothers
New global guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for women with IBD considering pregnancy, offering hope and clear guidance for family planning. Most IBD medications are considered safe during pregnancy, and staying in remission is key to healthy outcomes.
IBD Emerges from Nigeria’s Medical Shadows: A Wake-Up Call
New research reveals IBD affects nearly 5% of colonoscopy patients in Nigeria, with most having severe, extensive inflammation but limited access to advanced treatments. This emerging picture offers important perspective on global IBD challenges and healthcare disparities.
How Food Choices Can Transform Your Life with Crohn’s Disease
Living with Crohn’s disease can make food feel like a daily challenge, but the right approach to eating can transform your relationship with meals. This guide explores how gentle food choices and mindful eating strategies can help you regain confidence and control over your diet.
Your Mouth Could Hold the Key to Better IBD Management
New research reveals a fascinating connection between oral bacteria and gut health that could change how we think about IBD management. Scientists have discovered that bacteria from our mouths can travel to our intestines and potentially influence inflammation, opening up new possibilities for treatment approaches that start with something as simple as better oral hygiene.
Could Going Gluten-Free Really Help Your Crohn’s Symptoms?
New research reveals that one in five people with Crohn’s have tried going gluten-free, with many reporting reduced symptoms. However, the benefits might actually come from avoiding fructans rather than gluten itself, offering hope for more targeted dietary approaches.
New IBD Companion App Offers Real Support for Daily Challenges
Takeda’s new “For You, With You IBD” app offers comprehensive support for daily IBD challenges, including bathroom location, medication reminders, and symptom tracking. Developed with patient input, this tool represents a shift toward technology that truly understands the complexities of living with Crohn’s and colitis.
PSC and IBD in Kids: When Two Conditions Create New Challenges
New research reveals that children with both IBD and primary sclerosing cholangitis face significantly increased health risks, including 28-fold higher cancer risk. This highlights the critical importance of comprehensive monitoring and specialized care for complex pediatric IBD cases.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce IBD Complications by One-Third
New Swedish research reveals that bariatric surgery may reduce serious IBD complications by one-third, challenging previous concerns about surgery risks for people with both IBD and obesity. This groundbreaking study suggests that addressing obesity through surgery might actually improve overall IBD management and quality of life.
IBD and Brain Health: What New Dementia Research Means for You
New research reveals a concerning connection between IBD and brain health, showing that chronic gut inflammation may increase dementia risk and accelerate cognitive decline. Here’s what this means for our community and how to protect both your gut and brain health.
