IBD & Intestinal Disorders
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DPP-4 inhibitors increase IBD risk in diabetes
The higher risk of IBD kept climbing with increased duration of DPP-4 use.
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Ulcerative colitis is disabling over time
A meta-analysis of 17 population-based cohorts was performed.
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VIDEO: Gluten-free diet tied to heavy metal bioaccumulation
Blood levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium were significantly higher in those who followed a gluten-free diet.
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‘Smoker’s paradox’ found in study of IBD patients
Smoking is more prevalent in Crohn’s disease patients than in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a retrospective analysis of national...
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Higher BMI linked to problems for IBD patients
LAS VEGAS – Higher BMI among IBD patients is independently associated with an increased risk of treatment failure and IBD-related surgery or...
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Mutations on LRRK2 gene modify risks for both Crohn’s and Parkinson’s
Allelic variants of the gene had either pathogenic or protective effects.
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Low tryptophan levels linked to IBD
There was no link between dietary tryptophan consumption and disease activity.
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Meta-analysis confirms probiotics’ pediatric safety and efficacy
ORLANDO – Use of two well-studied strains can reduce pain in a clinically meaningful way.
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Dabigatran, rivaroxaban linked to slight increase in GI bleeding risk
Overall, the risk of major bleeds associated with NOACs was similar to the risk with conventional anticoagulants.
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Navigating the complex landscape of IBD therapies
The future of IBD medical therapy is bright due to the introduction of therapies with novel mechanisms of action and favorable safety profiles,...