Are Biologics the Right Treatment For My Lupus?
Are Biologics the Right Treatment For My Lupus? If you have lupus, you know it’s a chronic illness that is difficult to diagnose and treat because its symptoms are similar…
Men’s Health Month: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men Living with A Chronic Illness
Men’s Health Month: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men Living with A Chronic Illness The rate of chronic conditions continues to rise, with nearly half (45% approximately) of Americans living…
Are Biologics Safe for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Are Biologics Safe for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? If you recently found out your child has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), you may wonder what’s the best treatment for them. …
Summer and IBD: Will The Heat Worsen My Symptoms?
Summer and IBD: Will The Heat Worsen My Symptoms? For most people, the arrival of summer is a joyous occasion. If you live with IBD, the summer months will likely…
The Role of Early Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Role of Early Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Over the last 20 years, we’ve witnessed a dramatic shift in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management due to the introduction…
Why IBD Patients Prefer to Receive Infusions at their Site of Care
Why IBD Patients Prefer to Receive Infusions at their Site of Care Biologic infusion therapies revolutionized the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) since the FDA approved infliximab, a tumor…
Understanding the Remission and Relapse Cycle in Crohn’s Disease
Understanding the Remission and Relapse Cycle in Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an unpredictable chronic and progressive condition. The condition typically doesn’t follow a set pattern. Its symptoms can improve…
Surviving the Summer with IBD
Surviving the Summer with IBD For most, summer is a time for vacations, cookouts, and spending more time outdoors, taking advantage of the sun and warm weather. However, if you…
Infusion Therapy for the Treatment of IBD
Infusion Therapy for the Treatment of IBD Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be overwhelming. The pain, discomfort, and constantly feeling bloated or gassy can also make you feel…
Biologic Treatments During the Pandemic. Should You Continue Them?
Should You Continue Biologic Treatments During the Pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for chronically ill patients, including those receiving biologic infusion treatments, and whether they should continue their…