Children, teens, growth, school, parents, caregivers, and family-centered IBD updates.
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Crohn's can affect more than the gut; a coordinated multidisciplinary team helps manage intestinal disease plus common extraintestinal issues (nutrition, skin, joints, eyes, mental health). Knowing which specialists to...
The trial tests ustekinumab dosing, safety, and pharmacokinetics specifically in children with moderate–severe Crohn’s — information that can affect pediatric treatment options and dosing guidance once results are...
Label updates for AVSOLA affect people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis because they summarize approved uses, dosing, and important safety warnings (infection, TB, hepatitis B, and lymphoma risk) that guide...
The study could improve prediction of who among first-degree relatives will develop Crohn's disease by combining blood biomarkers and lifestyle data, which may help earlier detection or targeted monitoring.
The paper suggests that HRQoL and family functioning may be similar across disease types and common treatment approaches in children with IBD, but emotional health and parental worry remain areas needing attention.
Patients, families, and clinicians can use registry-based predictors to better understand which children with Crohn’s disease may be at higher risk of slower or absent remission, which could inform monitoring and...
Decisions about having children are common and sometimes complex for women living with IBD. This study maps different motivation patterns and the factors linked to them, which could help clinicians tailor reproductive...
Children with autoimmune gastrointestinal diseases can have impaired bone health.
Depression is common in people with Crohn’s disease and can affect quality of life and ability to manage IBD. Knowing prevalence and common symptoms locally helps clinicians and patients recognize and seek appropriate...
The study identifies specific induction exposure targets and biomarkers tied to higher chances of deep remission at 12 months in children on anti-TNF therapy, which could inform earlier dose optimization to improve...
The coexistence of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and Crohn's disease is exceptionally rare, and both conditions carry increased cancer risk. Patients, families, and clinicians need to know that there is little evidence to guide...
IBD can cause inflammation outside the gut; this report shows rare eye, facial muscle, and salivary gland involvement occurring at the time of ulcerative colitis diagnosis in a child, which could affect evaluation and...
Diagnostic delays can mean a child with Crohn's disease doesn't get timely treatment. This report shows weight loss in young patients—especially girls—can be mistakenly labeled an eating disorder, so awareness and...
The report suggests tofacitinib (a JAK inhibitor), alone or combined with ustekinumab, could be an effective option for some infants with treatment-refractory IOIBD — a population with few evidence-based alternatives. If...
Integrated joint appointments could make it easier for children with IBD and their families to get coordinated care for symptoms, nutrition, and mental health in a single visit, which may improve access and reduce stigma...
VEOIBD often has a strong genetic component and different clinical needs than adult IBD; this study shows genetic findings and treatment challenges in a Middle East pediatric center, which may affect diagnosis and access...
If reliable, an earlier day‑3 PUCAI cutoff could help identify children with flare‑related ASUC who are unlikely to respond to IV steroids and who may benefit from earlier planning for second‑line therapy rather than...
Stoma creation and whether it can later be closed greatly affects daily life and planning for people with Crohn's disease.
A simple blood ratio measured before surgery (LCR) may help predict which children with UC are at higher risk of surgical site infection after IPAA, potentially guiding preoperative care.
Findings are relevant because they describe outcomes and predictors of conversion for a minimally invasive surgery option (SILS) that some patients with Crohn's disease may be offered. Understanding risk factors can help...
Finding monogenic causes in infants with congenital diarrheas or VEOIBD can directly affect diagnosis, genetic counseling, and management. Populations with higher consanguinity may have higher diagnostic yields for...
A high-profile athlete describing recovery from ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease highlights that people with IBD can regain strength and return to demanding activities—something patients and families may find...
This trial is testing whether a rectally delivered probiotic can change the gut microbiome and promote mucosal healing in people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (and includes some Crohn's patients). If...
Children with IBD commonly experience emotional and social challenges; residential camps appear to improve quality of life, confidence, disease knowledge, and reduce isolation, making them relevant as a supportive,...
Reactive TDM can help determine why a child with Crohn's disease is losing response to adalimumab and guide whether to escalate dose or switch biologics, which affects short-term management decisions.
An ELANE mutation causing severe congenital neutropenia can present with neutropenic enterocolitis that mimics ulcerative colitis. Recognizing neutropenia and pursuing genetic testing can prevent misdiagnosis and change...
This trial explores whether oral ozanimod can induce and maintain remission in children and adolescents with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not responded to standard therapies. Pediatric-specific evidence...
Transition from pediatric to adult IBD care is a high-risk period; structured programs and better communication can improve adherence and reduce relapse and hospitalization risk for young people with IBD.
Fear of movement was more common and more severe in people with ulcerative colitis in this study. Addressing kinesiophobia could help increase physical activity and improve function and quality of life for people with...
Life satisfaction and social/work impacts are central to daily functioning for people with IBD. Knowing which social factors relate to lower satisfaction can help patients, caregivers, and clinicians spot who may need...
Dietary therapy (CDED + PEN) was associated with longer remission when families adhered well; since adherence varies, support from a dietitian matters for keeping children in remission.
Subcutaneous infliximab could offer children with IBD a more convenient dosing route with higher, steadier drug levels while maintaining remission. Insurance and labeling barriers affected access in this US cohort.
Cure8 could only read part of this source from dignitymemorial.com, so this card uses cautious topic tags instead of a full summary. It is tagged for Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Community and...
Perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease significantly affect quality of life, and this study provides an initially validated Spanish tool to measure that impact, enabling better assessment in Spanish-speaking patients and...
Children with IBD can have persistent gut–brain interaction symptoms even when inflammation is quiescent; these symptoms are linked with worse quality of life and higher anxiety. Recognizing DGBI-like symptoms may help...
Conversations about living with IBD and IBS can help people feel less isolated, learn practical coping strategies, and identify local support resources. Hearing from a specialist and from a caregiver can provide both...
This trial is testing a new experimental oral therapy (BRS201) aimed at reducing hydrogen sulfide–related metabolites in people with mild ulcerative colitis. If successful, the drug could represent a novel, non-biologic...
This trial tests etrasimod (an S1P receptor modulator) specifically in older adults with active ulcerative colitis — a group often underrepresented in IBD trials. Results could inform safety and short-term remission...
Patients with Crohn's disease had a higher adjusted risk of periprosthetic joint infection within 90 days after elective joint replacement, while ulcerative colitis did not. This difference could affect preoperative risk...
The study investigates how components of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), particularly transforming growth factor‑β (TGF‑β), may help restore intestinal barrier function after colitis. That could help explain why EEN...
CMUSE can closely mimic Crohn's disease and may require surgery for diagnosis and symptom relief. Recognizing it can change diagnostic pathways and multidisciplinary management for people with recurrent small-bowel...
A cross‑trust histopathology MDT helped reclassify diagnoses in a substantial proportion of discussed paediatric IBD cases and occasionally changed management or transition planning, which could affect treatment...
This review pools available pediatric data showing ustekinumab can induce and maintain remission after anti‑TNF failure, offering a treatment option for children with refractory IBD. Results are most robust for Crohn’s...
This study suggests that older-onset IBD is managed more conservatively and experiences fewer extraintestinal manifestations. Patients and clinicians should be aware that age can influence treatment choices and that...
Probiotics like Lactobacillus GG are often considered by families of children with Crohn’s disease. If helpful, they could offer a low-risk adjunct that targets the gut microbiome and barrier function. This pilot study...
Finding a pathogenic HMBS variant in a child with extensive ulcerative colitis suggests rare genetic conditions (like acute intermittent porphyria) can appear alongside or mimic IBD and might affect symptoms or...
The article helps patients and caregivers recognize common symptoms and complications, understand causes and risk factors, and see why ongoing specialist care and lifestyle measures matter for long-term management.
Noninvasive monitoring matters for children with UC because endoscopy is burdensome. If ultrasound (and simple measures like bowel wall thickness) can reliably detect moderate-to-severe disease, families may avoid some...
