Étiquette : IBD

CDHFTalks: Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Elderly. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is at least two, separate disorders that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and […]

CDHF Talks: Maintaining a Healthy Weight with IBD. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is at least two, separate disorders that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and ulceration […]

Fecal Calprotectin Test: A biomarker of intestinal inflammation Your stool has a story to tell – good or bad – about what’s happening in your body. […]

#CDHFTalks: Dietary Updates and Recommendations for the IBD patient on a Biosimilar. If you have recently been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease or […]

Written By Dr. Maitreyi Raman, MD, MSc, FRCPC – November 2021 Your thoughts affect your feelings, how your body feels, and your behaviour. Across all situations […]

*Important: « My Experience with Crohn’s Disease as an RD » is a personal story. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care […]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and ulceration (sores) of the small and large intestines. The […]

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) is conducting a national survey to best understand the experiences and relationships Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients and their caregivers have with […]

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’ disease, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. The prevalence of children with IBD […]

At the start of 2020 the government announced that coverage was changing for people who take Remicade® (infliximab) for the treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative […]

*Disclaimer: How to set goals to Help Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) was submitted by a Ms. Wanni Z. The opinions stated in this article should […]

Are COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised patients with IBD safe? CDHF’s association – the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) recently provided guidance for mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations in […]

Please note: This article outlines 11 tips to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare, and is based on one patient’s experience. Nothing in this article […]

Good communication with your doctor is an important part of effective management of a gastrointestinal disorder such as IBD. Before your appointment, take the time to […]

Date Written: 09-2020 *This information is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to replace recommendations that have been provided by your Physician and Health […]

If you have recently been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you are likely to set sail on a journey […]

Going back to school, while still only in stage three of COVID-19, is stressful for any parent. However, households that are occupied by someone who is […]

CDHF is SO excited to share the latest edition of “You, Me and IBD” – an educational IBD magazine for children, teens, and parents. With articles […]

Making informed decisions is imperative to your good health but understanding the benefits and risks associated with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) treatment options can be challenging. CDHF […]

Making informed decisions is imperative to your good health but understanding the benefits and risks associated with Crohn’s Disease treatment options can be challenging. CDHF developed […]

Deadline date change: The deadline for patients taking a biologic drug to switch to a biosimilar version has been changed from July 1, 2020 to January […]

*Important: This is an opinion piece. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may […]

*Important: This is an opinion piece. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may […]

*Important: This is an opinion piece. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may […]

*Important: This is an opinion piece. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may […]

*Important: This is an opinion piece. This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may […]

Patient Survey BC PharmaCare and Alberta Health coverage is changing for people who take Remicade® (infliximab) for the treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. In […]

CDHF is Canada’s trusted source for timely information on the BC Biosimilars Initiative What’s Changing? Since its launch, the Initiative has successfully switched many PharmaCare patients […]

In this educational webinar, Dr. Silverberg reviewed the most recent scientific findings in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and discussed the role of diet and gut bacteria […]

In this educational webinar, Dr. Silverberg reviewed the most recent scientific findings in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and discussed the role of diet and gut bacteria […]

On June 26th CDHF sat down with three individuals who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) to learn all about what it is like to […]

On May 28th, Dr. McCurdy answered the following questions in a very informative webinar presentation on Biosimilars: What’s the difference between a reference biologic drug and […]

  On May 28th, Dr. McCurdy answered the following questions in a very informative webinar presentation on Biosimilars: What’s the difference between a reference biologic drug […]

Making informed decisions is imperative to your good health but understanding the benefits and risks associated with IBD therapy options can be challenging. CDHF developed the […]