Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

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Reduced Diversity of Gut Microbiota Composition Associated With the Clinical Course of Ulcerative Colitis

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Vincent Soreca

Researchers aimed to determine whether gut microbiota are associated with relapse and treatment response in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Supplemental Bifid Triple Viable Capsules Are Beneficial for Ulcerative Colitis

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Colby Stong

Investigators examined the effect of mesalazine plus somatostatin and bifid triple viable capsules on plasma inflammatory factors and T cell frequency in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Patients With PsA and AS Initiating Treatment With IL-17 Inhibitors

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers assessed the association between initiation with IL-17 inhibitors and risk for inflammatory bowel disease in patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Machine Learning May Help Predict Efficacy of Vedolizumab Treatment in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

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Colby Stong

Investigators assessed the efficacy of a machine learning tool that predicts steroid-free clinical remission in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving vedolizumab therapy.

Predictors of Ulcerative Colitis Relapse Following 5-ASA Dose Reduction

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Emily Pond

Investigators outlined risk factors for ulcerative colitis relapse in patients undergoing dose reduction of oral 5-aminosalicylic acid.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Extraintestinal Manifestations

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Jennifer Champagne, PharmD, RPh, BCPS

Investigators reviewed the current clinical presentations and treatment options for extraintestinal manifestations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Pediatric Gastroenterologists Prefer Initial Withdrawal of Immunomodulator in Step-Down Process in PIBD

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Colby Stong

Researchers assessed the practices favored by pediatric gastroenterologists for combination immunosuppression in patients with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.

Ultrasound Detects Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity

New index shows strong correlation with endoscopically determined disease activity

2021 American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections

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Vincent Soreca

The American College of Gastroenterology released updated clinical guidelines on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.

Summarizing the Biological Function and Current Clinical Understanding of Calprotectin

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Emily Pond

Investigators reviewed the recent research on the biological function of calprotectin in inflammatory diseases.

Separating Fact From Fallacy in Celiac Disease

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Vincent Soreca

Clinicians summarized the current research and clarified widespread misinformation on celiac disease.

Safety, Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD

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Rita Aghjayan

Investigators performed a retrospective analysis to compare COVID-19 vaccine outcomes in patients with IBD against those without.

Corticosteroid Use Declines in Patients With IBD Over Past 20 Years

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Colby Stong

Investigators assessed trends in corticosteroid use in patients with IBD over a period of 20 years.

IBD and Osteoporosis: Key Takeaways and New Data

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

Reviewing a patient’s potential risk for osteoporosis should be a routine part of each visit for patients with IBD.

Pilot UC Study Shows Recruitment is a Major Challenge in Pediatric FMT Trials

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Brandon May

Investigators discussed their findings and lessons to be learned from the first pilot trial of FMT in pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis.

Spirulina Supplementation Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators examined the effects of spirulina on anthropometric parameters, blood pressure, and quality of life measures in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Inflammatory Proteins Highly Predictive of UC Diagnosis

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Vincent Soreca

Investigators aimed to characterize the systemic, preclinical inflammatory immune response of UC using a comprehensive set of proteins.

Increased Odds of Venous Thromboembolism For Patients With IBD and SARS-CoV-2

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Bradley van Paridon

Investigators assessed the risk of developing a venous thromboembolism in patients with IBD who have also contracted SARS-CoV-2.

IBD Risk Not Linked to Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Pattern Score

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Colby Stong

Researchers evaluated whether higher empirical dietary inflammatory pattern scores were associated with increased risk of developing IBD.

The Role of Interleukin-2-Inducible T-cell Kinase in Ulcerative Colitis

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Jennifer Champagne, PharmD, RPh, BCPS

Investigators attempted to define the role of interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase activation in ulcerative colitis.