IBD & Intestinal Disorders
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Ulcerative colitis cases projected to top 2 million in eight countries by 2031
GlobalData epidemiologists attribute the predicted increases in UC prevalence and incidence to changes in population dynamics in each country.
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COVID raises risk for long-term GI complications
“Are patients attributing their symptoms to COVID, or is COVID itself creating a background of inflammation or changes in the nerves that are...
Conference Coverage
IBD: More patients on vedolizumab vs. anti-TNFs at 2 years
Vedolizumab showed a higher overall 1- and 2-year persistence of use, compared with two anti–tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in both Crohn’s...
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Celiac disease appears to double COVID-19 hospitalization risk
“To our knowledge this is the first study that demonstrated a vaccination effect on mitigation of the risk of hospitalization in celiac disease...
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AGA guideline defines role of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis
In many cases, biomarkers should be considered before pursuing endoscopy or treatment adjustments.
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Gastroparesis referrals often based on misdiagnosis
“Improperly performed GES appears to play a critical role in misdiagnosis” of gastroparesis.
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Large cohort study finds isotretinoin not associated with IBD
The study also evaluated the association of inflammatory bowel disease with oral tetracyclines and with acne itself.
Conference Coverage
Herbal combination tames active UC in small study
Derivatives of an intensely yellow spice and an intensely blue dye combined to resolve active ulcerative colitis in a small randomized trial.
Conference Coverage
Food additives may exacerbate IBD
Emulsifiers and thickeners added to food in processing may contribute to inflammation and changes in gut microbiota.
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Updated celiac disease guideline addresses common clinical questions
The “discussion on the lack of evidence behind gluten-detection devices and probiotic use in celiac disease addresses conversations that come up...