Voices of Resilience: IBD Patients Share Their Journeys

Featuring: Jeffrey Nathanson, M.D., Comprehensive Gastrointestinal HealthThe GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with sponsorships from AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Nathanson, partner and gastroenterologist at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health in Northbrook, Illinois. We explore bowel frequency—what is “normal” and when it may be time to consult a physician. To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation’s support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen.

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Noa Krugliak Cleveland, Director of the Intestinal Ultrasound Program, and Dr. Amelia Kellar, Director of Pediatric Intestinal Ultrasound, both at the University of Chicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. We explore how a tried-and-true technology, intestinal ultrasound, is revolutionizing the way gastroenterologists and patients in the U.S. monitor Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn how real-time imaging of the GI tract is transforming diagnosis and ongoing care and discover how support from the GI Research Foundation is driving research and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative monitoring protocols like intestinal ultrasound.To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation’s support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/.Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. This episode is brought to you by Metro Infusion Center.Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, the parent company of Metro Infusion Centers, is proud to announce their 30th anniversary Gala Celebration on October 26 in downtown Chicago. With 110 physicians and over 220 infusion centers nationwide, we are committed to making life saving therapies available in a comfortable and cost-effective environment, while continuing to support the future generations of infectious disease physicians. Please visit us at www.midcgala.com to learn how you can participate. #podcast #research #IBD #crohns #colitis #hope #futureofmedicine

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with sponsorships from AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center.In this compelling episode, host Anna Gomberg brings together four courageous individuals to share their personal journeys with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). They answer questions such as:· What was it like to be diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?· What important lessons have you learned about living with a digestive disease?· What are your best tips on diet and nutrition based on your experiences?Listen in as they discuss the highs and lows of living with IBD, from initial diagnosis to managing daily challenges. Our guests open up about their struggles, triumphs, and the impact IBD has had on their lives, relationships, and mental health. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply curious about IBD, this roundtable offers valuable insights and heartfelt stories, shedding light on what it truly means to live with a chronic illness. Discover how gifts to the GI Research Foundation are fueling research and impacting patient lives as you join us for an eye-opening conversation that aims to educate, inspire, and connect our community.To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation’s support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen. This episode is brought to you by AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center.AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at https://www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedInMetro Infectious Disease Consultants, the parent company of Metro Infusion Centers, is proud to announce their 30th anniversary Gala Celebration on October 26 in downtown Chicago. With 110 physicians and over 220 infusion centers nationwide, we are committed to making life saving therapies available in a comfortable and cost-effective environment, while continuing to support the future generations of infectious disease physicians. Please visit us at www.midcgala.com to learn how you can participate. #podcast #research #IBD #crohns #colitis #hope #futureofmedicine #patientstories

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with sponsorships from AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center.With David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine; and Ashley Sidebottom, PhD, Research Assistant Professor and Platform Director, Host-Microbe Metabolomics Facility, University of ChicagoStruggling with sleep and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? You're not alone. This episode dives deep into the surprising connection between sleep, gut health, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Join us as we chat with world-renowned experts David T. Rubin, MD, and Ashley Sidebottom, PhD who shed light on the intricate relationship between the microbiome, sleep, and IBD:The science behind the gut-sleep connection in IBDHow metabolites can trigger inflammation and sleep disturbancesTo access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation’s support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit https://www.giresearchfoundation.org/.Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen.This episode is brought to you by AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center.AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at https://www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedInMetro Infectious Disease Consultants, the parent company of Metro Infusion Centers, is proud to announce their 30th anniversary Gala Celebration on October 26 in downtown Chicago. With 110 physicians and over 220 infusion centers nationwide, we are committed to making life saving therapies available in a comfortable and cost-effective environment, while continuing to support the future generations of infectious disease physicians. Please visit us at www.midcgala.com to learn how you can participate.#podcast #research #metabolites #microbiome #sleepstudy #IBS #IBD #crohns #colitis #hope #mindbody #futureofmedicine

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from AbbVie.With Lalitha Sitaraman, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, the University of Chicago MedicineLalitha Sitaraman, MD, one of the newest members of the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center, focuses her research on the connection between the nervous system and the lower intestinal tract. Disordered motility can contribute to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic floor disorders, and is also related to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn more in this episode about this important part of digestive health and wellness, and the mind-body connection.To access other episodes of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut and learn more about the GI Research Foundation’s support of clinical and laboratory research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit www.giresearchfoundation.org.Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen.This episode is brought to you by AbbVie. AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn #podcast #gutmotility #constipation #ibs #pelvicfloor #crohns #colitis #hope #mindbody #futureofmedicine

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from AbbVie.Featuring Amelia Kellar, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, the University of Chicago MedicineJoin us for a candid conversation about pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our guest, Amelia Kellar, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, specializes in the treatment of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Kellar is also one of only a few physicians in the United States to use a non-invasive diagnostic tool, intestinal ultrasound, to diagnose and treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis as part of office treatments.We'll delve into:Early signs and the diagnosis journey: How to recognize the often-misunderstood symptoms in children.Recent advancements and the future of pediatric IBD care: promising new treatments and research that offer hope for better management and potential cures, including intestinal ultrasound.This episode is for parents & families, and anyone touched by pediatric IBD. Don't miss this vital conversation!To access other podcast episodes and learn more about research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit www.giresearchfoundation.org.Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms#podcast #pediatricIBD #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #family #hope #resilience #futureofmedicine

The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from AbbVie.Featuring Lori Rowell Welstead, MS, RD, LDN and Courtney Schuchmann, MS, RD, LDNRegistered Dietitians with the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center"People might think that a registered dietitian is going to say, 'cut this out, cut that out,' where in reality, we focus on adding food back into to your diet to really optimize your nutritional status."In this episode, patients with digestive diseases learn what they should eat, why they should eat it, how they should manage their diet, and how to make sure that they’re maximizing their nutrition so they get all of the optimal benefits of the food they are eating. Registered dietitians with the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center, Lori Rowell Welstead and Courtney Schuchmann share their expertise on nutrition and its relationship to IBS, Celiac disease, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, gastroparesis, fatty liver disease, and more.Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. To access other podcast episodes and learn more about research to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases, please visit www.giresearchfoundation.org.

Episode 5 of Visceral features Alyse Bedell, PhD, GI psychologist, who discusses the ways in which Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can impact mental health and personal well-being. Dr. Bedell shares research to help patients understand how IBD relates to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, and how to harness the mind-body connection to help manage pain and symptoms.Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. To access other podcast episodes and learn more about research to treat, prevent and cure digestive diseases, please visit www.giresearchfoundation.org.

Confusingly, similar acronyms describe two very different conditions of the lower GI tract: IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). IBD is often treated with biologic medical therapies that are infused, injected, or taken orally. IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a diagnosis of exclusion, and treatment includes a different set of medication options and dietary advice. Experts from the Digestive Diseases Center Benjamin Levy, MD, and Mary Ayers, RN, offer their insights into treating IBD and IBS... and how the two conditions may even overlap. The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center. Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. To access other podcast episodes and learn more about research to treat, prevent and cure digestive diseases, please visit www.giresearchfoundation.org.

Advanced Practice Nurses and leaders in the field of ostomy care Janice Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, and Marita Kametas, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, CMSRN, COCN offer need-to-know information about post-surgical life with an ostomy for IBD patients.Jan Colwell speaks from over 40 years of experience as a wound, ostomy, and continence specialist, and is the director of the Ostomy Care Clinic at the University of Chicago Medicine; and Marita Kametas specializes in ostomy care for IBD patients at the University of Chicago IBD Center.During this conversation, Jan and Marita employ their expertise to address the most common questions (and misconceptions) of patients regarding life with an ostomy.The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Takeda. Written and produced by Anna Gomberg. Edited and mixed by Mike Collins-Dowden. To learn more or to make a gift to support medical research, visit giresearchfoundation.org.