Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Results from secondary analysis suggest future work is needed to extend the prevention intervention to address additional chronic conditions and substance use.

Unplanned emergency service and medication utilization make up the majority of costs of IBD care, reported researchers.

When does management of Crohn disease warrant assessment of C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin and when is endoscopy indicated? Test your IBD IQ.

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Findings showed that IBD phenotype varied by race, although foreign-born participants of all races showed evidence of later onset and milder disease.

Nearly half of patients who undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis develop pouchitis within 2 years post-surgery; up to 80% will develop it eventually.

The analysis of nearly 300 000 individuals found those with IBD were more likely than the general population to have hypertension and that only UC was independently associated.

A glance at therapeutic strategies being investigated to improve the treatment and outcomes of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.

How to best treat a patient with inflammatory bowel disease who demonstrates no disease response to initial biologic treatment, as well as insight surrounding the treatment of patients who develop perianal disease.