Virtual chromoendoscopy score ‘predicts UC outcomes’
The PICaSSO scoring system enables endoscopic scoring to more closely match histology, researchers say.
Tag: inflammatory bowel disease
Switch to infliximab biosimilar safe and effective in IBD: study
An Australian prospective study demonstrates outcomes are non-inferior to those with the originator biologic, researchers say.
Thiopurines ‘effective long-term’ for ulcerative colitis
But a large study finds a much lower benefit of monotherapy for patients with Crohn's disease.
Patients with IBD in remote areas give telehealth the thumbs up
A Queensland service has nearly tripled patient numbers over six years, gastroenterologists say.
Raised colorectal-cancer risk confirmed in Crohn’s
Study finds patients diagnosed under 40 are most at risk.
Child-onset IBD a risk for mental health: landmark study
Findings prompt call to screen paediatric patients for psychiatric disorders.
Does etanercept increase risk of IBD?
Of the TNF-alpha inhibitors, this alone is linked with inflammatory bowel disease: Danish study.
Super poopers boost transplant success
Kiwi researchers say there is no “one stool fits all” approach to faecal transplants for IBD.
