Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care to Manage Medication Nonadherence and History of Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report

Background A 52-year-old woman was evaluated through an integrated, multidisciplinary virtual inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. This specialty clinic is designed […]

Effectiveness and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are important for protection from COVID-19; however, patients with immune-mediated conditions and patients taking immunosuppressive medications, including patients with inflammatory bowel disease […]

The Possible Effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Medications on Sperm Quality

G&H How is infertility defined in men, and what are possible causes of reduced fertility, particularly in men with inflammatory bowel disease? AG The World Health […]

Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Management of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: In recent years, knowledge about the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has led to the development of novel therapies and biologics with differing mechanisms […]

Overview of Total Parenteral Nutrition in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H How often does malnutrition occur in the setting of inflammatory bowel disease? HB Malnutrition is very prevalent among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It […]

Letter From the Editor: Spotlight on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The most recent estimates suggest that 3.1 million, or 1.3%, of US adults have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) […]

Screening for Depression in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H How prevalent is depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease? LK A recent analysis by Barberio and colleagues estimated that 25% of patients with inflammatory […]

Letter From the Editor: Screening for Depression in Patients Who Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Do all patients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need to be screened for depression, and when should any screening occur? These questions are explored in […]

Efficacy and Safety of Dual Biologic Therapy in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review of the Literature

Abstract: Using 2 or more treatment modalities to achieve a synergistic effect in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been an area of focus […]

Myths and Misconceptions in the Management of Elderly Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The diagnosis and management of elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be very challenging, even to experienced clinicians. These tasks can be further complicated by a series of misconceptions that can impact appropriate use of therapies. This column attempts to correct such misconceptions by reviewing the published literature.

Microbiologic Approaches to Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H Why might a microbiologic approach represent a promising treatment strategy for inflammatory bowel disease? MF The bacterial microbiota of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) […]

Review of the Landmark VARSITY Trial

G&H Why is the VARSITY trial still important and clinically relevant? BF The VARSITY trial was a landmark study that provided many insights into the treatment […]

Frailty in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Older individuals comprise a growing proportion of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Assessing older patients for frailty, defined as an age-related decline in multiple […]

Janus Kinase Signaling in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H What is the current understanding of the role of Janus kinase signaling in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease? BC Cytokines have direct involvement in […]

Alcohol Use in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Alcohol consumption is common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but alcohol has been reported to be the most-avoided diet item by this patient […]

Disease Clearance in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H How have therapeutic goals evolved over time in inflammatory bowel disease? J-FC Several years ago, the main goals of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment were […]

The Role of Small Molecule Inhibition of Leukocyte Trafficking in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H What is the role of leukocyte trafficking in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease? HR It is well known that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is […]

Overview of Pregnancy in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H Currently, how do pregnancy outcomes typically compare between patients who have inflammatory bowel disease and those who do not? UM Women with inflammatory bowel disease […]

Vaccination of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease and the subsequent immunosuppressive regimens used to treat this condition increase the risk for acquiring viral and bacterial infections. Ensuring that […]

Update on Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H What is the role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease? JA It is now understood that the gut microbiome […]