IBD Industry News

A team of researchers in Germany discovered that certain dysfunctions in blood vessels could be a major contributor to the development of IBD. They hope that by eradicating the dysfunctions in the blood vessels it would slow the progression of the disease. Their findings were even published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. So, what … Read more

Jeffery Berger was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 18, and suffered with it into his 20’s. In 1985 his inflammation was so bad that he was hospitalized for two weeks and put on ‘bowel rest’ meaning he had to receive all his nutrition intravenously. In 1995, he went to a book event … Read more

Over the past 20 or so years, there has been a widely effective new treatment for those with Crohn’s or Colitis. Enter the drug class of biologics. These immune suppressing medications, given intravenously, have changed the lives of so many with IBD for the better. Many IBD patients have been able to experience lesser symptoms, … Read more

Over the past 20 or so years, there has been a widely effective new treatment for those with Crohn’s or Colitis. Enter the drug class of biologics. These immune suppressing medications, given intravenously, have changed the lives of so many with IBD for the better. Many IBD patients have been able to experience lesser symptoms, … Read more

Over just the last 20 years, lots of advancement through scientific research has improved the treatments for people suffering from IBD. Here, I walk you through 5 impactful studies that are to be presented at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress. This is a meeting held annually for IBD care providers to learn about advancements in … Read more

Here is a list of ten facts everyone should know about IBD Between 1.6 and 3.1 million Americans have IBD. Most people who have IBD are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35 years old. Genetics is thought to be the cause of these diseases. And is thought to be triggered by an over … Read more

The Tokyo University of Science has pinpointed a specific polyphenolic compound found in blueberries that could lead to a new promising treatment for IBD. Plants and herbs have been used for centuries to treat and help relieve bodily ailments. Only now are we discovering the scientific properties that these plants contain, and their true effect … Read more