It took 10 years before Cedric Pulliam, Ph.D, received a diagnosis and treatment for his Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Throughout college, as he suffered debilitating bouts of bowel distress, doctors advised him everything from managing his stress and improving his diet to decreasing alcohol consumption. No one bothered to dig deeper into the pain and frequent diarrhea. Now an Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient advocate and partner with IBD Social Circle, Dr. Pulliam shares his journey from struggling with unmanaged illness to firing his provider to get properly diagnosed and treated. ...
Disparities in Autoimmune Disease
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diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may increase the risk for relapse in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) who are ...
starting treatment earlier for people with newly diagnosed Crohn’s Disease can dramatically improve their gut health
studies have found that early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and better outcomes
A study identified certain factors that may be associated with a delay in the initiation of biologic treatment in IBD.
Sex-orientated analysis of outcomes can help management strategies in patients with ACLF.
BIPOC/H patients with IBD experience worse disease care and outcomes than non-Hispanic White patients.
distinctively different microbial signatures in the gut flora precede and predict Crohn’s disease
Environmental exposures impact the age at diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease more than genetic factors.
Minority patients with celiac disease face higher micronutrient deficiencies
those currently taking immunomodulators had approximately a 78% lower risk of CKD compared to those not on these medications
Ultraprocessed food consumption may be a predictor of active symptomatic disease and inflammation among participants with UC
Patients in the CSU group had hypothyroidism and malignancies, the majority having active disease.
Previous studies have linked psoriasis to several autoimmune disorders.
A study on autoimmune forms of chronic spontaneous urticaria found significant changes in avidity of antibodies.
A study found that COVID-19 infection can trigger immune disorders like alopecia, Crohn's Disease, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Since vitiligo patients were more likely to have additional conditions, doctors should pay more attention during check-ups.
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