Highlights from the 2024 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress: Transforming IBD Care
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4d ago
  What happens in Vegas typically stays in Vegas, but not when it comes to the 2024 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®. More than 1,600 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners joined us at the Congress to share and learn about the la ..read more
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What to Know About Robotic-Assisted Surgery
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4d ago
When it comes to surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), knowledge is power. Surgery is a common treatment in patients with Crohn’s disease, and many patients with ulcerative colitis may eventually require surgery at some point in their IBD journey after trying other treatment opt ..read more
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Understanding Your IBD Treatment Options: Exploring Subcutaneous Injections
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4d ago
Molly O’Donoghue’s journey with IBD began when she noticed blood in her stool. Initially, the now 21-year-old felt embarrassed about discussing her symptoms, but eventually, she couldn’t ignore the decline in her health. Once an active tennis player and runner, she found herself too fat ..read more
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No Blood, Some Sweat, No Tears: Wearable Biosensor Represents Future of Noninvasive IBD Monitoring
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2M ago
It has been about six years since someone close to me was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. In those six years, I have seen bruises. I have seen bandages. I have seen scarring. Each of these was a necessary evil; they were from procedures to either monitor or treat her inflammatory bow ..read more
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IBD and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
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2M ago
    Bringing a new life into the world is a thrilling journey, but when you have IBD, concerns about how it might affect your pregnancy can be overwhelming. Women with IBD can have healthy pregnancies and infants. However, they are more likely to have complications of pregnancy, suc ..read more
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The Power of the Patient Voice
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3M ago
  More and more, we hear about the term “patient-centered care” and the role of the “patient voice” in healthcare. But what does it mean and what does it look like in action? What Is “Patient-Centered Care”? In patient-centered care, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies ..read more
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How to Fight Back if Your Health Insurance Claim is Denied
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3M ago
This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News   As open enrollment season for insurance is ending, patients should be aware of an alarming trend — the escalating rate of health insurance claim denials —and what they can do to adv ..read more
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12 Facts to Commemorate the 12th Annual Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week
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4M ago
In 2011, U.S. Senate Resolution 199 established Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. Since then, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has led an annual commemoration of Awareness Week from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. In honor of the 12th anniversary of #CCAwarenessWeek, here are 12 fast facts ab ..read more
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Foundation Hosts Successful Virtual Day on the Hill
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4M ago
The Foundation’s annual Day on the Hill event took place virtually on Tuesday, September 19. More than 150 volunteer advocates engaged with their legislators, asking them to support crucial legislation aimed at increasing access to care for IBD patients.   This year our advocacy prior ..read more
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Five Cozy Gut Friendly Recipes to Make This Fall
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4M ago
Whether it be a family dinner, a warming soup, or you just need to find a way to use up all of the fresh-picked apples taking up half of your refrigerator space, Gut Friendly Recipes has something for you this fall. Gut Friendly Recipes has more than 500 recipes vetted by dietitians wh ..read more
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