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South Asian IBD & COVID-19

South Asian IBD & COVID-19

Ten days ago, India released its two vaccines, CoviShield & Covaxin, to begin distribution to frontline workers and eventually the general population. As such, Dr. Sumit Bhatia, leading IBD specialist at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital in Gurgaon, India, and...
Demystifying the COVID Vaccine for IBD Patients

Demystifying the COVID Vaccine for IBD Patients

By Tina Aswani Omprakash Originally published in Everyday Health on January 8th, 2021 We open the new year with hope after a dreary year filled with ups and downs from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a woman with Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),...
~ OYC Trailblazers ~ Amy & Terrell: Crohn-ically Ever After

~ OYC Trailblazers ~ Amy & Terrell: Crohn-ically Ever After

My name is Amy Btiebet Washington, I’m 34 years old and live in Ohio. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 26 (in 2012).  Initially, I thought I had a terrible flu, but after a few days of symptoms, I was rushed to the hospital with a 106-degree fever....