Kate Burba

Online Content Editor for @HealioGastro | all views my own, retweets ❌ endorsements

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

‘Don’t shy away’ from #JAKs 💊 in #IBD 💩:

In a @GoHealio #GI exclusive, experts
🌟 @MRegueiroMD
🌟 @ibdgijami
🌟 @Sash_Honap
broke down when to prescribe, their risk vs. benefit profile and future in IBD.

Check it out 🔽🔽
https://t.co/KPUNXM7bNH

[Kate Burba @KateBurba]

Thank you @GoHealio 💚 for allowing me to, again, represent the @HealioGastro team and travel to wonderful places and my 🍯 for keeping me company ❤️

Wondering what you missed?? Check out some of our ongoing #DDW2024 coverage at the 🔗 below ⬇️

https://t.co/9JOAjmq4lT

[Kate Burba @KateBurba]

Took a (much needed) #SoMe 📱 break ⏸️ following #ABGHSummit24, presented by @blackingastro, and #DDW2024 (@DDWMeeting) …

But, I’m back & ready to share some of my personal 🔑 takeaways from the week 🗓️ in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸:

[Kate Burba @KateBurba]

👉🏻it takes a special type of strength 💪🏻 to advocate for yourself

👉🏻”no” 🙅🏻‍♀️ is a complete sentence & ALWAYS an appropriate response

👉🏻you’re never too old to make new connections 👯‍♀️

👉🏻@limebike scooters 🛴 are my new favorite mode of transportation

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

We wish you a safe and happy #MemorialDay 🎖️
#RememberOurVets #MilitaryHonor

[Kate Burba @KateBurba]

Excited to be here!

Happy #DDW2024 day 1️⃣ ‼️

Excited to sit in the presidential plenary & meet up with my friends from @southasianIBD and @colorofgi later this evening!

Will I see you there ❓❓

#GITwitter

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

Good morning 👋🏻 #DDW2024!

@GoHealio #GI is HERE 📍in Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 and, despite the rainy 🌧️ weather, ready to give you best and brightest 🌞 @DDWMeeting has to offer!

Be sure to say hello in sessions or pop by our home base in Salon I — we will be here all week 👍🏻

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

A warm thank you from #ABGHSummit24 course directors @SophieBalzoraMD & @realDoctorUgo!

Thank you @blackingastro for having us it was an honor to be in attendance ♥️

Looking forward to #ABGHSummit25 ‼️

Now: Onward to #DDW2024

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

Tackling #obesity in Black communities with Holly Lofton, MD, of @nyulangone at #ABGHSummit24

Check out 🔑 takeaways below 👇🏾

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@ChildrensColo @blackingastro @ariel_jordan22 Marquis Ellison’s shared decision-making story:

👉🏾physician’s acceptance to avoid a biologic 💊 has led to a treatment plan that worked for HIM!

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@ChildrensColo @blackingastro Why @ariel_jordan22 is passionate about #IBD #advocacy:

The “horror story” of medication switches 💊 mandated by insurance that prompts a disease flare

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

“It’s important to remember children are not little adults, their disease presents differently.” - Tolulope Falaiye of @ChildrensColo said.

Signs of possible #IBD in children:

👉🏾recurrent blood in the stool
👉🏾stunted growth
👉🏾delayed puberty

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

Happening ‼️NOW‼️at #ABGHSummit24

@realDoctorUgo moderates the next session “quality care in #IBD” with @ariel_jordan22, Marquis Ellison & Tolulope Falaiye

Learn more about raising ⬆️ the bar below 👇🏾

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

“I want to thank @blackingastro for giving @JamesCaseySax immediate & continuous support.” ♥️

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

A moment for those we lost too soon to #colorectalcancer 🕊️

At #ABGHSummit24, @GinaPastorcasey honors the loss of her son, @JamesCaseySax, in December 2023.

James’ 🔑’s:

☝🏾 Know your family history
✌🏽 Get screened as early as possible
🤟🏿Be your own health advocate

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@drfolamay @blackingastro 🔑 takeaways from the 🔑note with @drfolamay:

👉🏾Clinical research opportunities
👉🏾Combatting care disparities
👉🏾Exciting advancements/initiatives on the horizon

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@drfolamay @blackingastro @drfolamay’s “million dollar 💰 question:”

WHAT is causing early-onset #colorectalcancer ❓❓

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@drfolamay @blackingastro Evidence-based solutions to increase screening in underserved communities

👇🏾👇🏾

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@drfolamay @blackingastro African American patients have:

👉🏾Highest rate of distant stage disease at #CRC diagnosis
👉🏾Lowest rate of 5-year survival

Why❓

Answer: Social determinants of health

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

@drfolamay @blackingastro According to @drfolamay, #CRC is the

3️⃣rd most common #cancer
2️⃣nd most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.
1️⃣ in 3️⃣ adults 🚹🚺 in the U.S. are not screened

Early detection 🟰 Early prevention, treatment & cure ‼️

#ABGHSummit24

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

The numbers:

“Concerning increases” 📈 in cancers among younger individuals aged 18-49 including 4️⃣ screenable cancers

👇🏾👇🏾