Search results for "Inflammatory bowel disease"
COVID-19 guidance released for managing IBD patients, endoscopic procedures
The American Gastroenterological Association released new guidance for clinicians caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and those performing endoscopic procedures, and two recent studies looked at GI symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/24/1.htm
24 Apr 2020
Spotlight on new guidelines
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force all released new guidelines this month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/07/26/5.htm
26 Jul 2019
In eosinophilic esophagitis, budesonide orodispersible tablets maintained remission at 48 wk
While a 0.5-mg dose twice daily may be enough to maintain remission, patients with long-standing symptoms or extensive disease might benefit from a 1-mg dose twice daily, according to an ACP Journal Club commentary.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/8.htm
23 Apr 2021
MKSAP quiz: Long-term refractory constipation
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate management for a 36-year-old woman with a 12-year history of refractory constipation that began after a difficult childbirth.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/22/3.htm
22 Jun 2018
Statins associated with lower risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer
The primary outcome of the retrospective cohort study was postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer within three years, defined as colorectal cancer diagnosed within six and 36 months after negative findings on index colonoscopy.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/22/3.htm
22 Mar 2019
AGA releases recommendations on therapeutic drug monitoring in IBD
The recommendations call for drug monitoring in patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are starting thiopurines or having potentially related adverse events, among other recommendations.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/25/1.htm
25 Aug 2017
MKSAP quiz: 2-month history of diarrhea
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of diarrhea with three to five loose stools per day.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/01/27/5.htm
27 Jan 2017