Search results for "Inflammatory bowel disease"
Previous gastroenteritis may be associated with later risk for IBD
In this Swedish case-control study, any previous GI infection and previous bacterial, parasitic, and viral GI infection were associated with higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) versus controls.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/27/2.htm
27 Nov 2018
Spotlight on COVID-19
In the past month, several studies focused on the gastrointestinal manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as well as the virus' possible fecal-oral route of transmission.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/27/5.htm
27 Mar 2020
DPP-4 inhibitor use may be associated with increased risk of IBD
A British study included a cohort of 141,170 adult patients who began taking a diabetes drug between January 2007 and December 2016.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/27/2.htm
27 Apr 2018
Spotlight on mental health and gastrointestinal symptoms
One recent study found a link between depression and diarrhea and constipation, while another found that cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/5.htm
26 Apr 2019
Older adults have greater risk for complications after colonoscopy, study finds
The results suggest that clinicians should carefully consider the decision to perform colonoscopy in patients ages 75 years and older, particularly in the presence of comorbidities, study authors said.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/24/6.htm
24 Jul 2020
ACP issues new guidance on colorectal cancer screening
For asymptomatic, average-risk patients ages 50 to 75 years, the guidance suggests use of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or high-sensitivity guaiac-based fecal occult blood test every two years, colonoscopy every 10 years, or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years plus FIT every two years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/8.htm
22 Nov 2019
ACG updates guideline on diagnosis, management of Crohn's disease
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) guideline includes a strong recommendation on diagnosis stating that fecal calprotectin is a helpful test that should be considered to help differentiate inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/27/1.htm
27 Apr 2018
Spotlight on ulcerative colitis
In the past month, the American Gastroenterological Association published new recommendations, a meta-analysis compared first- and second-line treatments, and a study found a recent decrease in colorectal cancer incidence in patients with ulcerative colitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/24/5.htm
24 Jan 2020
Spotlight on Clostridioides difficile infection
Recent research on Clostridioides difficile infection found changing trends in infection rates at Veterans Health Administration hospitals and questioned common practices with regard to treatment.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/5.htm
22 Nov 2019
PPI use associated with more severe illness from COVID-19
A Korean cohort study did not find any association between use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, but current use was associated with higher risk of a composite endpoint that included ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, or death from COVID-19.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/28/1.htm
28 Aug 2020