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Patient-focused materials in MRI
June 21, 2023 | IBD
An audit examining the impact of new multimedia materials for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients having small bowel MRI scans has highlighted the potential benefits of more interactive online resources compared to generic information.
Patients getting paid to raise awareness of IBD
May 15, 2023 | News
Patients who have joined our IBD community database have been getting paid to take part in awareness raising activities.
Free online programme for people with axial spondyloarthritis launched
March 30, 2023 | News
Around 7% of people with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) also have IBD. A new, free, online programme has just launched to help people living with axial SpA.
MRI technology advances to help Crohn's disease
October 5, 2022 | IBD
As with all areas in healthcare, MRIs are evolving as new technology becomes available. In this article we take a look at how the images from MRIs are currently reviewed by healthcare professionals (HCPs) and some new technology that is becoming available to help improve things for both HCPs and patients.
A Self-Compassion Intervention for Parents of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
July 11, 2022 | IBD
Parenting a child with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be stressful and emotionally challenging at times. However, there is limited research exploring the experiences of parents of children with IBD and how this group may be supported in practice. With support from IBDrelief, 159 parents of children with IBD were recruited to take part in the ‘A Self-Compassion Intervention for Parents of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease’ study, which ran between April and December 2021.
IBDrelief co-founder becomes international athlete
March 7, 2022 | News
IBDrelief's co-founder, Seb Tucknott competes in international athletics and achieves a silver!
IBDmate study results
October 7, 2021 | News
A study looking at the education platform IBDmate, developed by IBDrelief, has shown to have positive results on paediatric IBD patients and the hospital service.
Free consultations with independent specialist gastroenterology dietitians
June 29, 2021 | News
Symprove are offering FREE 30 minute consultations with independent specialist gastroenterology dietitians.
IBD and quality of life
May 19, 2021 | IBD
Want to help improve the conversations with healthcare professionals about the effect IBD has on quality of life? IBDrelief has been working with a pharmaceutical company and medeConnect to help create a detailed survey which aims to build a picture of IBD and quality of life, including mental wellbeing.
IBDrelief partners with Motilent for small bowel MRI project
July 3, 2020 | News
IBDrelief is partnering with Motilent, a company that specialises in the assessment of digestive diseases using medical image analysis, for a project which has been funded by the government through an Innovate UK grant.
IBD Newcastle conference
March 2, 2020 | IBD
We will be reporting back from IBD Newcastle - a conference held by doctors for doctors about the latest advances and research in IBD surgery.
Mum's book hopes to get children talking
January 2, 2020 | Awareness
A mum whose daughter has Crohn's disease has written a children's book to encourage young people experiencing illness to talk about their emotions and feelings.
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week 2019 - IBD Business Owners
November 30, 2019 | Awareness
This Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7) we are focussing on all the amazing IBDers who run their own businesses.
I've Got Guts campaign
April 23, 2018 | Awareness
Our founder Seb Tucknott is showing he’s got guts by supporting a charity campaign to raise awareness of bowel conditions.
Clinical trial recruiting pouchitis patients
December 15, 2017 | IBD
A Phase 3 clinical trial run by Atlantic Healthcare is currently looking for people who have pouchitis.
New checklist to support IBD patients
December 13, 2017 | IBD
The Patient Information Forum has developed a checklist to help IBD patients get the most out of doctor and hospital appointments.
South Downs Way Challenge
June 5, 2017 | Awareness
Two cyclist enthusiasts, both living with IBD, will be taking on the 100 miles of the South Downs Way in just one day to raise money for charity.
Big Bowel Event
May 2, 2017 | News
We are excited to be taking part in the Big Bowel Event on June 8, 2017.