IBD & Intestinal Disorders
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review of management of refractory celiac disease
Refractory celiac disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
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Complete endoscopic healing key when stopping anti-TNFs in IBD
In patients with remitting inflammatory bowel disease, relapse after withdrawal of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy is less likely if they have...
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Fine-tuning HR-ARM for constipation diagnoses
Study authors suggest that reduced rectoanal gradient during high-resolution anorectal manometry could be enough reason to start biofeedback...
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‘Concerning’ rate of benzo/Z-drug use in IBD
Alternative strategies to ease mood, anxiety, and sleep disorders are needed to curb high persistent use of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in the IBD...
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Ustekinumab has comparatively low infection rate in IBD
The biologic was associated with reduced infection risk when compared with anti-TNF agents or tofacitinib in a real-world analysis of nearly 90...
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Usefulness of IBD biomarker may vary based on microbiome
Microbiome-based calibration could improve sensitivity and specificity, which could improve efforts to monitor disease activity.
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Reassuring data on NSAIDs in IBD flares
A new study provides no support to the long-standing concern that NSAIDs play a role in IBD exacerbations.
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Zeroing in on genes involved in Crohn’s disease
New research identifies genetic variants in 10 genes that increase susceptibility to Crohn’s disease, including some not previously connected to...
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Ultrasound offers noninvasive alternative for monitoring ulcerative colitis
One expert has seen “a lot of interest” in this less-invasive modality, but his experience has shown it takes time to learn how to use it...
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AGA clinical practice update: Expert review on managing short bowel syndrome
Twelve new best practice advice statements reflect the evidence for definition, diet, drugs, and education surrounding the relatively rare...