Tag: Crohn’s Disease
Ustekinumab Shows Promise in Crohn’s Disease
Medication potentially helpful in those for whom other treatments haven't worked
Two Genetic Subtypes of Crohn’s Disease Identified
Findings may help explain why the disease is so tough to treat, researchers say
2 mg/kg/day Azathioprine Best for Crohn’s in Chinese Patients
Significantly higher complete remission rate and response rate with 2 mg/kg/day than 1 mg/kg/day
Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
Review Links Tonsillectomy to Risk of Crohn’s Disease
No correlation seen for tonsillectomy and risk of development of ulcerative colitis
FDA Approves Inflectra as ‘Biosimilar’ to Remicade
For adults with Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis
Risk of Reoperation Up With Perianal Lesions in Crohn’s
Increased risk of reoperation and abdominal reoperation with perianal lesions
Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s
Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
HSCT Not Linked to Sustained Remission in Refractory Crohn’s
More patients undergoing HSCT able to discontinue treatment for at least three months
