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Award-winning Patient Advocacy arm of 501c3 charitable organization @saia-gi | Dedicated to uniting & empowering #SouthAsians living with #IBD
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IBD doesn’t have a single cause — it’s influenced by genetics, environmental triggers, changes in the gut microbiome, and immune system dysregulation.

#COREIBD #IBD #Crohns #UlcerativeColitis #IBDAwareness

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November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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🌙 Observing #Ramadan with #IBD 🌙

📖 @southasianibd.bsky.social has put together helpful guidance on fasting with IBD, including religious exemptions and medical advice. Find their resources here:
👉 Tips for fasting during Ramadan southasianibd.org/resources/ob...
March 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Happy World Ostomy Day!! We are so proud to partner with them on educational resources and partners to support and empower patients and their families & friends with IBD
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...
October 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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It’s Gastro Gyan time 🥁🎉

In this episode of SAIA’s Gastro Gyan Series, Dr. Sanket Patel & Patient Advocate Aisha Memon discuss tips & tricks to make infusions & injections easy, accessible & acceptable for all patients 💥🙏🏽

Tune in: youtu.be/nHGfBREFSzQ?...
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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At #ACG2025, we announced @saia-gi.bsky.social expansion into #CultureAndGI as “Strategic Alliance for Intercultural Advocacy in GI,” something we’ve been doing, just now our name has caught up 💥

Thank you for the support as we usher in a new era! Special thank you to @amcollegegastro.bsky.social 🙏🏽
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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SAIA is expanding! 🥳

At ACG 2025, we announced a brand new SAIA! We’re grateful for our growth as South Asian IBD Alliance, but we are now...

✨️ Strategic Alliance for Intercultural Advocacy in GI ✨️

Still SAIA, but we're now encompassing "Culture & GI" to ensure inclusion for all. 🙏🏼
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Honored to be speaking at Indo US Rare’s Summit on accessible & culturally inclusive #clinicaltrials

I plan to share @southasianibd.bsky.social & @amergastroassn.bsky.social’s critical work on inclusion of Asian MENA & Pacific Islander #IBD community

Join us: summit.indousrare.org/register-now
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Have you checked out J&J’s IBD Social Circle’s whitepaper on the need for community in #IBD? 😊

This is a powerful paper with staggering statistics on isolation, stigma and the need for multidisciplinary care for us IBD patients. Check it out: www.ibdsocialcircle.com/community-ib...
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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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...
October 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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 🙏🏽
April 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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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.
April 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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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.
February 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social publication took our team & collaborators 3+ years in the making👏🏽

Congratulations to all the authors!
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.
February 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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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.
January 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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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January 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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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...
January 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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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...
January 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
January 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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
January 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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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 🧿🙏🏽
January 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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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 🙏🏽🙏🏽
December 31, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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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🥳🎉🎇
December 24, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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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 💜
December 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
#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...
December 14, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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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 💥
December 7, 2024 at 1:25 PM