Antibiotics and Older-Onset IBD: The Increased Risk in Adults Aged Over 60 Years
Adam S. Faye, MD, discusses how antibiotics increase the risk for IBD among older adults and the clinical implications of this finding.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
5 Factors That Can Affect Ulcerative Colitis Flares
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are looking to avoid recurrent flare-ups of the disease, which can cause significant pain and discomfort. What are some notable factors that have an impact on UC flares that health care professionals can explain to their patients?
IBD and Obesity: Is There a Connection?
One key factor that has developed increasing research interest is the role of a patient’s BMI, specifically those with obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), in the development of IBD.
Ultra-Processed Foods Associated With Risk for Crohn Disease
Investigators analyzed the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
Racial, Ethnic Disparities in IBD Diagnosis and Management Found
Researchers sought to identify disparities in the care and outcomes of patients with IBD of differing races and ethnicities, in order to improve health care equity.
Top FDA Approvals of February 2021
In February 2021, the FDA expanded indications of previously approved medications to include treating ulcerative colitis and neurogenic detrusor overactivity in pediatric patients.
De-Escalation and Discontinuation of Biologics in IBD: What to Consider
Although the definition of remission varies, the goal of IBD treatment is to achieve and sustain remission.
Study Finds Link Between Depression, Anxiety Symptoms and Disease Activity in IBD
A team of investigators examined the association between disease activity in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease and the development of symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Marked Decline in 5-Year Surgery Rates Seen for Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease
Investigators analyzed the surgical risk for ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in contemporary, population-based inception cohorts vs 20th century cohorts.
Pro-Inflammatory Diets May Increase Risk for Crohn Disease
An analysis of 3 large prospective cohorts examined the association between dietary patterns with high inflammatory potential and increased risks for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
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