Dr. Edward Loftus discusses causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Also, discusses conditions associated with ulcerative colitis. Physicians at Mayo Clinic rely on a close collaboration with radiologists and Gastroenterology pathologists to evaluate patients.

This is the ninth video in the IBD School Basics Video Series, which aims to educate IBD patients, their friends, and families of people with IBD about Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. This video explains, and supports or refutes some common myths about IBD. Please add comments, make suggestions for improvements, and suggest topics for future videos. Thanks!

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Dr. Matthew A. Ciorba discusses his manuscript “Patients With Late-Adult-Onset Ulcerative Colitis Have Better Outcomes Than Those With Early Onset Disease.” To view the print version of the abstract, go to: tiny.cc

This teleconference/webcast discussed women and IBD, and was led by physician experts Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, and Uma Mahadevan-Velayos, MD. The webcast includes discussion on ” What are important gender issues in IBD?” “How does IBD affect intimacy and sexuality?” and “What is the impact of IBD medication on fertility and pregnancy?” These are excerpts from the hour-long webcast, which can be viewed at www.ccfa.org