Tags: Inflammatory bowel disease
Leveraging Virtual Technology to Conduct Clinical Trials in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Clinical trials have led to major advances in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care over the last few decades, yet in that time most clinical trial […]
Using a Treat-to-Target Approach to Manage Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
G&H What led to the concept of a treat-to-target approach for the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease? CS Traditional management approaches to inflammatory bowel […]
Advanced Combination Treatment With Biologic Agents and Novel Small Molecule Drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: The use of combination therapy with a biologic agent and immunosuppressant has well-established efficacy and safety and is common practice in the management of inflammatory […]
Letter From the Editor: Examining Race and Ethnicity in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
As Dr Marie L. Borum recounts in this month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, it was frequently taught in the past that Black and Hispanic individuals […]
Highlights From the 2022 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Conference
A Review of Selected Presentations on Ulcerative Colitis From the 2022 AIBD Conference • December 5-7, 2022 • Orlando, Florida Four Studies From the True North […]
Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care to Manage Medication Nonadherence and History of Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report
Background A 52-year-old woman was evaluated through an integrated, multidisciplinary virtual inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. This specialty clinic is designed […]
Highlights From the 2021 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Conference
A Review of Selected Presentations From the 2021 AIBD Conference December 9-11, 2021 The Past, Present, and Future of Inflammatory Bowel Disease At the 2021 Advances […]
Efficacy and Safety of Dual Biologic Therapy in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review of the Literature
Abstract: Using 2 or more treatment modalities to achieve a synergistic effect in patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been an area of focus […]
Myths and Misconceptions in the Management of Elderly Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The diagnosis and management of elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be very challenging, even to experienced clinicians. These tasks can be further complicated by a series of misconceptions that can impact appropriate use of therapies. This column attempts to correct such misconceptions by reviewing the published literature.
Frailty in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Older individuals comprise a growing proportion of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Assessing older patients for frailty, defined as an age-related decline in multiple […]
Alcohol Use in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Alcohol consumption is common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but alcohol has been reported to be the most-avoided diet item by this patient […]
Endoscopic Management of Complex Lesions in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of developing colitis-associated dysplastic lesions. Surveillance colonoscopy with endoscopic imaging techniques such as chromoendoscopy has […]
Vaccination of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease and the subsequent immunosuppressive regimens used to treat this condition increase the risk for acquiring viral and bacterial infections. Ensuring that […]
Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Telemedicine
G&H What are some of the forms of telemedicine that have been used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease? CS There are many different […]
Day-by-Day Management of the Inpatient With Moderate to Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Hospitalization for inflammatory bowel disease is common and requires coordination of care. The goals of hospitalization are to markedly improve symptoms, transition management to […]
Sexual Issues and Fertility in Male Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
G&H What have studies shown regarding the association of inflammatory bowel disease and male sexual function? MH The impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on […]
Positioning Biologic Therapies in the Management of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising worldwide, with a steep increase in children under 5 years of age. […]
Impact of Obesity on the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: The worldwide prevalence of obesity has reached staggering proportions, and the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population has not been immune to this trend, with […]
Vedolizumab-Induced De Novo Extraintestinal Manifestations
Abstract: Background: Vedolizumab is an α4β7 integrin antagonist with gut-specific effects on lymphocyte and monocyte trafficking. Although the treatment is beneficial for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), […]
The Current Role of Methotrexate in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
G&H What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate? JR Methotrexate has been used for a long time as a cancer treatment. When high doses […]