Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease Linked
Patients with celiac disease have an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease and vice versa.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD Symptoms in Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Adverse Outcomes
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have lower pregnancy rates, and those with uncontrolled disease are at increased risk for adverse outcomes.
Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Recommendations Provided for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, vedolizumab, tofacitinib, ustekinumab recommended over no treatment.
Inflammatory Conditions of Skin, Bowel May Be Linked
Authors say patients with hidradenitis suppurativa should be screened for inflammatory bowel disease.
Guidance Issued for Food Intake in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Evidence insufficient for recommending changes in diet for complex carbs, refined sugars, wheat, gluten.
Disability, Quality of Life, Mood May Affect Sleep in IBD Patients
No associations seen between sleep quality and active or inactive IBD state, ongoing treatment
Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Even after adjustment for tumor stage, patients with ulcerative colitis have higher risk for CRC mortality.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ups Risk for Serious Viral Infections
Clinically active IBD and exposure to thiopurines are main drivers of the risk.
Changes in Gut Microbiome Associated With Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Prospective studies are needed to determine what changes are significantly associated with treatment, whether these changes are causes or effects of response, and whether the composition of the intestinal microbiome can be used to select treatments for patients with IBD.
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