Study backs anti-TNFs for rheumatology patients with COVID-19
Monotherapy gave the best outcomes in an analysis of data from three registries.
Tag: inflammatory bowel disease
Corticosteroids for IBD linked with adverse perinatal outcomes: study
Disease remission should be confirmed prior to pregnancy, gastroenterologists say.
Rectal compliance low in ulcerative colitis, researchers find
But the condition, which is worst with active inflammation, may be reversible, they suggest.
People with IBD often malnourished, review finds
The Australian researchers have also found that dietary patterns differ for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Adalimumab ‘safe and effective’ in paediatric ulcerative colitis
The findings come from the largest trial yet evaluating a biologic therapy in children with the disease, researchers say.
IBD-associated colorectal cancer ‘differs from sporadic CRC’
Among 31 IBD patients studied, no tumours were of the epithelial type, researchers report.
Colorectal polyps ‘raise cancer risk for close family’
The risk is similar to having first degree relatives with colorectal cancer and suggests a need for early screening, the researchers say.
Discontinuation of infliximab in IBD ‘threatens relapse’
But the groundbreaking study finds histological remission is predictive of successful withdrawal.
mRNA vaccines ‘protective’ in patients with IBD on biologics
A small but reassuring study shows every patient mounted an antibody response, researchers say.
IBD linked to higher risk of cervical dysplasia
It's important women with IBD keep up to date with cervical screening, specialist says.
