Tag: Crohn’s Disease
Genetic, Lifestyle Factors Independently Linked to IBD Risk
For those with high genetic risk, hazard ratios were reduced nearly by half for favorable lifestyle versus unfavorable lifestyle
Perianal Disease, Stricturing or Penetrating Behavior Tied to Crohn Disease Outcomes
Findings in Brazil similar to those in countries with a high prevalence of Crohn disease
Lifestyle Modification Can Reduce Proportion of IBD Burden
A considerable proportion of ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease cases could be prevented by adherence to low modifiable risk score, healthy lifestyle
About Half of Patients With IBD Have Zinc Deficiency
Overall mean zinc deficiency prevalence 54 percent in Crohn disease and 41 percent in ulcerative colitis
C-Section Linked to Increased Risk for Crohn Disease in Offspring
No association seen between mode of delivery and other gastrointestinal disorders later in life among offspring
Diagnostic Accuracy of MRE Indices Studied for Active Crohn Disease
High sensitivity, but low specificity, seen for sMARIA, London, 'extended' London scores for active terminal ileal Crohn disease
MRI Index Can Predict Postop Recurrence in Crohn Disease
In validation cohort, MONITOR index ≥1 had sensitivity of 87 percent, specificity of 75 percent, NPV of 75 percent
FDA Approves Skyrizi for Moderately to Severely Active Crohn Disease
Skyrizi is first specific interleukin-23 approved to treat Crohn disease
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Crohn Disease
Obesity, as measured by BMI, linked to increased risk for CD, but no association seen for ulcerative colitis
Certain Dietary Patterns May Raise Risk for Developing IBD
Carnivorous pattern linked to increased risk for ulcerative colitis; Western dietary pattern linked to increased risk for Crohn disease
