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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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Manasi Agrawal, MD, MS @manasiagrawal.bsky.social · Apr 11

Amazing talks and experience at IMKASID and CCAiD. A true honor to be here. Look forward to global collaborations!

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Nature Reviews Rheumatology @natrevrheum.nature.com · Feb 26

✨March Issue✨| Occupational dust and chemical exposures and the development of autoimmune rheumatic diseases

This article was the inspiration for our March cover! 😍

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Occupational dust and chemical exposures and the development of autoimmune rheumatic diseases - Nature Reviews Rheumatology

This Review discusses the current evidence for the association between occupational exposures, particularly silica dust and solvents, and the risk of developing systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases....

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

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Manasi Agrawal, MD, MS @manasiagrawal.bsky.social · Feb 16

Our scoping review on IBD in South Asia is published! It took us over 3 years to review the literature and write. We hope that this paper will provide clinical pearls and help advance the field. @dranuraagj.bsky.social @ownyourcrohns.bsky.social

The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social · Feb 13

The March issue of The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology is out now at www.thelancet.com/gastrohep!

Content includes: alcohol & cancer risk, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, MASLD, viral hepatitis + more...

#MedSky #GastroSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky

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Mount Sinai Division of Gastroenterology @mountsinaigi.bsky.social · Feb 12

Mount Sinai launched a program for Crohn's disease that combines biologic therapy with brain-gut behavior therapy, helping patients build resilience and take control of their disease.

Learn more: reports.mountsinai.org/article/gast...

#CrohnsDisease #IBD #GutHealth #Resilience

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Nature Reviews Rheumatology @natrevrheum.nature.com · Feb 7

Occupational dust and chemical exposures and the development of autoimmune rheumatic diseases

Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-024-01216-3This Review discusses the current evidence for the association between occupational exposures, particularly silica dust and solvents, and the risk of developing…

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Feb 7

This week's editorial and cover at @thelancet.bsky.social
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"The past 3 weeks have generated much anger, fear,
and sorrow—but it is no time for panic. The medical and
scientific communities must come together and stand
up for this vision."

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Rob Brierley @robbrierley.bsky.social · Feb 6

New @thelancet.bsky.social Editorial - American chaos: standing up for health and medicine

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#MedSky #GastroSky

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Katrina Ray @heykatray.bsky.social · Jan 27

All the #NatureReviews journals and Nature Protocols are now on Bluesky, lots of Editors added to the starter pack too if you want to follow us 🧪

go.bsky.app/KcxvQLp

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Bereddy @bereddy.bsky.social · Jan 29

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IBD Bluesky Starter Packs [3+ Lists • Jan 2025]

Follow the most interesting ibd accounts on Bluesky. Browse 3+ starter packs to discover ibd communities.

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Laura T @lauraellyn.bsky.social · Nov 16

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Post below to get added to the list if you are an IBD researcher, educator, or advocate!

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Manasi Agrawal, MD, MS @manasiagrawal.bsky.social · Jan 28

Is there a starter pack for IBD? @bealoquebea.bsky.social @ibddoctor.bsky.social @amergastroassn.bsky.social @amcollegegastro.bsky.social @ibdseb.bsky.social and others? Please tag! 🙏🏽

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Sinai Immuno @sinaiimmuno.bsky.social · Jan 28

Immunology will be for everyone, everywhere, everyday, from driving foundational research to reaping the benefits for health.

🌎 Immunoschool 2025 is open for anyone looking to learn more about key immunotherapy advances over the last decade.

FREE TO REGISTER: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...

International Course of Immunotherapy March 10-12, 2025

Eventbrite - Precision Immunology Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine presents International Course of Immunotherapy March 10-12, 2025 - Monday, March 10, 2025 | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Find...

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Mount Sinai Division of Gastroenterology @mountsinaigi.bsky.social · Jan 28

Join us on Feb 28, 2025, 8 AM–4 PM for the 20th Annual Mount Sinai IBD Consultant’s Course! Explore cutting-edge strategies to improve diagnosis, treatment & care for IBD patients. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4gPq9Ne

#IBD #HealthcareEducation #MountSinai #InflammatoryBowelDisease

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American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) @amergastroassn.bsky.social · Nov 26

🆕 AGA living guideline for moderate-to-severe #UlcerativeColitis. ⤵️

Sidd Singh, @berkeleydoc.bsky.social, @manasiagrawal.bsky.social, @jhaydek.bsky.social, @ashwinmdibd.bsky.social, @frankiscottmd.bsky.social & Edward Loftus rank 1️⃣2️⃣ therapies by efficacy.

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Living guideline for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis

New clinical guideline on pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

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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

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Manasi Agrawal, MD, MS @manasiagrawal.bsky.social · Jan 28

Informative figure, Bea!

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Beatriz Gros @bealoquebea.bsky.social · Jan 28

Understanding the complexity of chronic illnesses is no easy task

I created this figure with insights from patients to shed light on the multidimensional aspects of IBD.

Find the full-quality version on my website or in your inbox if you are subscribed—feel free to use it! 🌟

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