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In a new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association

Recommendations Provided for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

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Infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, vedolizumab, tofacitinib, ustekinumab recommended over no tx
Patients with ulcerative colitis have an increased risk for colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer mortality

Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

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Even after adjustment for tumor stage, patients with ulcerative colitis have higher risk for CRC mortality
More patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides

Low-FODMAP Diet Relieves Gut Symptoms for More IBD Patients

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Adequate relief of gut symptoms reported for more patients following low-FODMAP versus control diet
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Risk for Developing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Up in IBD

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Incidence of IPF significantly higher in patients with Crohn disease than in controls
In moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis

Vedolizumab Beats Adalimumab for Ulcerative Colitis Remissions

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But not for corticosteroid-free clinical remission; also, ustekinumab superior to placebo
Smokers and nonsmokers with ulcerative colitis have similar outcomes

Ulcerative Colitis Outcomes Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers

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No significant difference in rates of flares, thiopurine use, hospitalization for persistent smokers, quitters
New warnings about an increased risk of thrombosis and of death among ulcerative colitis patients taking the 10 mg twice daily dose of the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz

FDA: Blood Clot, Death Risk Up With Higher Dose of Tofacitinib

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Increased risk seen with 10 mg dose of tofacitinib used for treating ulcerative colitis
Marketplace introduction of infliximab has not resulted in reductions in the population rates of inflammatory bowel disease-related hospitalizations or intestinal resections or colectomies

Infliximab Introduction Has Not Cut IBD-Related Hospitalizations

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Introduction of infliximab did not lead to drop in hospitalization, intestinal resection, colectomy
A new test can predict the course of inflammatory bowel disease in patients

Biomarker Test Predicts Mild, Serious IBD in Newly Diagnosed

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Test based on genetic signature of CD8 T cells during active disease
Low body mass index among men entering adult life is associated with an increased incidence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis up to 40 years later

In Men, Low BMI Tied to Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Risk lasts through 40 years of adulthood for underweight adolescent men