IBD & Intestinal Disorders
Conference Coverage
Delays of 1-2+ years in IBD diagnosis are common, patients say
LAS VEGAS – It takes longer for patients with Crohn’s disease to get correctly diagnosed than those with ulcerative...
Conference Coverage
Racial disparities uncovered in IBD-related myelosuppressive hospitalizations
LAS VEGAS – Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to need urgent hospital care, possibly because of poor thiopurine management.
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Survey: Reproductive counseling is often MIA in IBD
LAS VEGAS – About a third of patients reported receiving guidance from a doctor, and some considered childlessness...
From the Journals
Acceptance and commitment therapy reduced IBD stress, depression
The 8-week mindfulness course improved stress and depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Conference Coverage
Herpes zoster could pose special threat to younger IBD patients
LAS VEGAS – Immunosuppressant and biologic therapies may boost risk years before patients receive the shingles...
From the Journals
Maltodextrin may increase colitis risk
The food additive maltodextrin may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a recent study.
From the AGA Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Functional gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
It’s essential to determine whether the symptoms are caused by inflammation or another etiology that can be addressed separately.
From the Journals
AGA Guideline: Treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
Mesalamine and diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylic acid are still the primary drugs recommended for treatment.
From the Journals
NIH announces new clinical trial assessing FMT for recurrent CDAD
The trial will test the safety and efficacy of a standardized protocol with follow-up.
From the Journals
Anaerobically prepared donor FMT led to steroid-free remission of ulcerative colitis
Eight weeks after FMT, 32% of the donor group achieved steroid-free remission, compared with 9% of the autologous FMT group (odds ratio, 5; P...