Patients with Pediatric-Onset IBD Show Increased Risk for Adult-Onset Cancers
Children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) show a 2-fold increase in cancer incidence during adulthood, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.
All articles by Lauren Dembeck, PhD
Assessment of Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The authors of a published viewpoint report that patients with IBD do not appear to be at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Monoclonal Antibody Shows Long-Term Efficacy in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
An international, multicenter study was conducted to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of an experimental monoclonal antibody against interleukin-13 in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Vedolizumab May Be More Efficacious Than Infliximab in Refractory UC
Clinical remission was more likely with vedolizumab vs infliximab in UC after failure of initial anti-TNF agent.
Lp(a) May Be an Unreliable Cardiovascular Risk Estimator in NASH
Advanced non-alcoholic steatohepatitis may be linked to low serum lipoprotein(a) levels
Colonoscopy, Lifestyle Contribute to Colorectal Cancer Risk Reduction
Investigators from Germany conducted a population-based, case-control study to assess colorectal cancer risk.
High Prevalence of Endoscopic, Histologic Activity in Clinically Quiescent UC
A high prevalence of endoscopic and histologic disease activity was found in clinically quiescent ulcerative colitis.
Estimate of Proportional Incidence of Interval Colorectal Cancer
European guidelines for colorectal cancer screening advise that the interval cancer rate be expressed as a proportion of the background incidence rate.
Improvement in Colorectal Cancer Risk Following Bariatric Surgery
As bariatric surgery has been found to be associated with reduced cancer risk in women with obesity, investigators sought to determine if the potential exists for an effect on risk for colorectal cancer.
Novel Serum Biomarker Panel Predicts Crohn Disease Diagnosis
A panel of serum biomarkers was found to identify patients who will develop Crohn disease up to 5 years before diagnosis.
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