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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · 10d

This #WorldOstomyDay, @ownyourcrohns.bsky.social shares how it’s absolutely possible to wear a saree with confidence as an #ostomate!

We’re proud to collaborate with @coreibd.bsky.social on this important video. www.coreibd.org

To explore SAIA's resources visit: southasianibd.org/patient-educ...

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Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH @ownyourcrohns.bsky.social · Apr 16

An honor to present at #PIBDRD25 on the epidemiology, phenotypes, clinical features & sex-based differences of #IBD in #SouthAsians 🙌🏽

This was my 1st time presenting on a wide scale as a RESEARCHER at an IBD conference. Thank you to @neeraguptamd.bsky.social for the kind invitation 🙏🏽

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IBD Doctor @ibddoctor.bsky.social · Apr 11

Makes you wonder about the high prevalence of anxiety and depression in #IBD - in people who have damaged gut epithelium, and therefore are more likely to have issues with gut serotonin.

MargolisLab @margolislabnyu.bsky.social · Apr 7

New study: Boosting serotonin in the gut (not the brain) eases anxiety + depression—without the side effects. A safer path for treatment, especially during pregnancy. #GutBrainAxis #MentalHealth #SSRI
@karapedsgastrodoc.bsky.social
@nyupainresearch.bsky.social

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Scientists Find Promising New Target for Antidepressants—In the Gut

Increasing serotonin in the lining of the gut improves anxiety and depression in animal studies and may offer new therapeutic approach during pregnancy to avoid newfound risk of digestive issues in ch...

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Feb 16

SAIA collaborated with researchers globally on important new research in @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social, 'IBD in South Asia: A Scoping Review'
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This article comprehensively reviews #IBD to state that IBD in South Asia is NOT DISSIMILAR from North America & Europe.

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SAIA’s IBDesis @ibdesis.bsky.social · Feb 16

This @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social publication took our team & collaborators 3+ years in the making👏🏽

Congratulations to all the authors!

South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Feb 16

SAIA collaborated with researchers globally on important new research in @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social, 'IBD in South Asia: A Scoping Review'
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This article comprehensively reviews #IBD to state that IBD in South Asia is NOT DISSIMILAR from North America & Europe.

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Jan 31

We’re honoured to have tabled & presented at GAPIO’s 15th Annual Meeting in Mysuru, India 🇮🇳

Thrilled to have Madhura, Tanya, Tina represent SAIA & Tina speak about ‘GI Surgery: Comprehensive Care for IBD’ discussing #biologics & #ostomy #jpouch surgeries & the growing need for #IBD care in India.

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Jan 23

During #ACG2024, #SAIA hosted an insightful panel featuring Dr. Bincy Abraham on the growing role of #IntestinalUltrasound (IUS) in #IBD care 🙌🏽

Click below to watch the video for expert insights on how #IUS can improve patient acceptance & uptake of therapies 🙏🏽

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Jan 16

It's norovirus season🚨

With the increase in cases, through this resource, SAIA's own Dr. Tauseef Ali explains how the virus spreads, symptoms & prevention strategies 🦠

Let's prevent further spread & keep ourselves & our loved ones safe 🙏🏽

Read more: www.cdc.gov/norovirus/ou...

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Jan 8

We are so proud of the work Tina(@ownyourcrohns.bsky.social) and Natalie are doing to make IBD conference content comprehensible for patients 🙌🏽🙌🏽

In this well-written article, learn more about the key themes from #AIBD2024: ownyourcrohns.com/key-takeaway...

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Jan 5

SAIA is a proud partner of #CCCongress25, a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation & @amergastroassn.bsky.social conference being held in San Francisco on Feb 6-8.

Join us to learn about the latest scientific breakthroughs & treatment strategies revolutionizing #IBD care.

Register: crohnscolitiscongress.org

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Jan 6

In the 📕#RedJournal:

Medical Therapies for Prevention and Treatment of Inflammatory Pouch Disorders—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Syal, et al.

👉 bit.ly/4fURs7K

@manasiagrawal.bsky.social @jhaydek.bsky.social

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Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH @ownyourcrohns.bsky.social · Jan 3

Walking into 2025 like… 💃🏽

Having been diagnosed 19 years ago with #IBD, I never realized how much the condition would change my life. I’m grateful to be owning my Crohn’s everyday helping run @southasianibd.bsky.social @ibdesis.bsky.social w/ brilliant patients & doctors 🧿🙏🏽

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 31

Team SAIA / @ibdesis.bsky.social wishes you a #HappyNewYear! We hope 2025 brings you & your loved ones good health & joy!

2024 was a big year for us and we are truly thankful for your support 💜💜

In 2025 & beyond, we will continue to work hard to improve #IBD care globally 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 24

Happy Holidays from all of us at SAIA / @ibdesis.bsky.social ✨✨🎄🎄

We send our love and best wishes to you and your loved ones💜💜

We hope you have a wonderful time filled with happiness, good health, and festive cheer🥳🎉🎇

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 20

The latest edition of our newsletter is out 🎉

This edition is filled with updates from our physician & patient advocacy team around the 🌏

To receive our newsletter & become a part of the SAIA / IBDesis community, sign up to be a SAIA member today: saibda.memberclicks.net/newsletters 💜

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SAIA’s IBDesis @ibdesis.bsky.social · Dec 14

#NewOntheBlog ✍️🏾

Rohit Aita shares key takeaways from Dr. Lea Ann Chen's presentation at #DDW2024 on the potential protective factor in microbiomes of unaffected relatives w/ high IBD polygenic risk scores👏🏾

Read the post on SAIA's blog to learn more: southasianibd.org/rohits-refle...

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 7

Day 7 #CCAwarenessWeek

Teamwork makes the dream work - we end this week with gratitude to our amazing patients, caregivers, healthcare providers & partners who make SAIA what it is🙏🏽

We will continue to #BreaktheSilence on #IBD & work towards access to healthcare for all 💥

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SAIA’s IBDesis @ibdesis.bsky.social · Dec 5

NEW #OnTheBlog Our Patient Experience at #ACG2024 ✍🏽

This #CCAwarenessWeek, it’s important for us to share & spread the love of all that we learned at ACG (@amcollegegastro.bsky.social)

Check out our blog post here: southasianibd.org/patient-expe...

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Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH @ownyourcrohns.bsky.social · Dec 4

Today marks 10 yrs since my #jpouch excision & #ostomy surgery due to perianal fistulizing #Crohns. This was me at a wedding days before surgery.

pCD research has come a long way but needs to go further to improve #IBD patient outcomes. Please continue to advocate for this 🙏🏽

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 4

Day 4 #CCAwarenessWeek

Calling patients, caregivers & HCPs managing perianal Crohn's. We would like to hear from you to understand your views on the most important research questions re perianal Crohn's.

Kindly complete a brief survey to help us advance research on pCD: tinyurl.com/pcdpspsurvey

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 3

Day 3 #CCAwarenessWeek

#GivingTuesday is the perfect time to give towards our cause to support patients & clinicians on an important mission to reduce healthcare disparities.

Donate to SAIA today & help transform care for #IBD patients globally: southasianibd.org/donate/

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SAIA’s IBDesis @ibdesis.bsky.social · Dec 3

This #GivingTuesday, please do consider supporting @southasianibd.bsky.social 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Details on how to donate ⬇️

South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 3

Day 3 #CCAwarenessWeek

#GivingTuesday is the perfect time to give towards our cause to support patients & clinicians on an important mission to reduce healthcare disparities.

Donate to SAIA today & help transform care for #IBD patients globally: southasianibd.org/donate/

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Dec 1

Happy Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week 💜

SAIA's IBDesis Community is a safe space for patients & caregivers free of cultural stigma: www.facebook.com/groups/ibdes...

Join SAIA / @ibdesis.bsky.social as we #BreaktheSilence on IBD & transform care for underserved communities!

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South Asian IBD Alliance (SAIA) @southasianibd.bsky.social · Nov 28

Happy Thanksgiving from the SAIA/IBDesis family 🦃

Thank you everyone for your support. We are appreciative of these relationships as we continue to grow & advocate for accessible & culturally informed care🙏🏽

What are you grateful for this #Thanksgiving2024?

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SAIA’s IBDesis @ibdesis.bsky.social · Nov 23

✍🏽 #NewOntheBlog ✍️🏾

Nour Al-Timimi, our Content Creator, shares key patient-friendly highlights from a poster at #DDW2024 titled “Intestinal Ultrasound Predicting Disease Relapse in Asymptomatic #IBD Patients” 👏🏾

Read the full post on SAIA's blog: southasianibd.org/nour-ius-asy...

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