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Episode: The evolving field of inflammatory bowel disease care — why staying educated matters more than ever
Description: In this special sponsored episode from Takeda, Angelina Collins, a Nurse Practitioner at a large tertiary inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) center in California, shares insights from her nearly two-decade journey in IBD care. She explores the challenges of diagnosing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, from varied symptom presentation to limitations in early recognition. Emphasizing the potential consequences of delayed diagnosis—including disease progression and increased risk of complications—Angelina advocates for early identification of red flags and a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment and care. She highlights the critical role of advanced practice providers and the importance of expand...