Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
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The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
2d ago
A scarcity of places to go when you’re traveling to a new city is a major issue for people living with inflammatory bowel disease. In partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, HealthCentral reports on the little-discussed crisis. By Marygrace Taylor This c ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
3w ago
Marissa Spratley What’s it like to have 500 people who have or care for someone with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) together in one place for one cause? Marissa Spratley will tell you because she’s been there. “It’s powerful.” For the past three years, Mar ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
1M ago
Fistulas are a common complication of Crohn's disease, affecting approximately 30% of patients during their lifetime1. Fistulas can be very challenging, causing not only physical pain, but also considerable anxiety and emotional stress. By partnering with your care team ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
1M ago
*This article originally appeared in Psychology Today. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects nearly 1 in 100 Americans. While the exact cause of IBD remains unknown, some researchers believe that extreme stress m ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
2M ago
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation recently announced our new five-year research agenda following a year-long process where we brought together researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers to identify the most pressing priorities for the IBD research community. Our research agend ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
2M ago
When someone you love is diagnosed with a life-changing illness, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there’s a natural instinct to want to help. However, if you’re unfamiliar with IBD, knowing what to do can be difficult. &nbs ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
4M ago
“IBD Has No Borders” was a fitting theme for World IBD Day (May 17) and a recent worldwide meeting focused on how we as a global community can ensure that people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can access the care they need. I had the privilege to join this meeting ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
5M ago
May 19 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the millions of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term used to describe lifelong conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
5M ago
In 2016, during an interview with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, then Chief Scientific Officer Caren Heller, MD, asked Andrés Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD, now Senior Vice President of Translational Research & IBD Ventures, a pivotal question: “What would you do to make the ..read more
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Blog
6M ago
A colonoscopy is usually not the highlight of anyone’s schedule, but if your doctor is recommending one, then the steps involved to prepare for it are important when considering the long-term health benefits. Fortunately, advancements have been made that provide people with more bowel p ..read more