Tag: IBD-
Infliximab Introduction Has Not Cut IBD-Related Hospitalizations
Introduction of infliximab did not lead to drop in hospitalization, intestinal resection, colectomy
Half an Hour of Sun Exposure Daily May Lower Risk for Pediatric IBD
Association holds when considering only those most recently diagnosed, Caucasians
Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21
Digestive Disease Week 2019 The annual Digestive Disease Week, sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association,...
Higher Risk for Cancer, Mortality Seen With Pediatric-Onset IBD
Risk for cancer, mortality increased for patients with pediatric-onset ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease
Biomarker Test Predicts Mild, Serious IBD in Newly Diagnosed
Test based on genetic signature of CD8 T cells during active disease
Use of Biologics to Treat IBD in U.S. Adults May Be Suboptimal
While study design, methodology make comparisons difficult, adherence, continuation appear to be poor
Tx Adherence for Inflammatory Bowel Dz Lower in the Educated
Findings based on Indian study that also showed lower adherence overall for topical treatment
Reproductive Health Counseling Inadequate in IBD
Only 30 percent of patients reported prior counseling; most interested in receiving more information
Diagnostic Delays Common in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall, 68 percent of patients reported delay in diagnosis; delay more likely for UC versus Crohn disease
8 Questions Helpful for Assessing IBD in Primary Care
CalproQuest survey may increase pretest probability for a positive calprotectin test
