IBD & Intestinal Disorders
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VIDEO: Mortality rate after elective colorectal surgery hits 2%
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Mismatch seen between trends in elective, emergent colectomies for diverticulitis
Key clinical point: An increase in elective colectomies has not been accompanied by a decrease in emergent/urgent colectomies. Major finding: The...
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Antibiotic bowel prep significantly reduces colon surgery infections
Key clinical point: Effective bowel prep must include oral antibiotics as well as laxatives. Major finding: Prepping colorectal surgery patients...
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U.S. C. difficile mortality jumped sevenfold 1999-2008
Key clinical point: During 1999-2008, U.S. deaths attributable to Clostridium difficile infection rose about sevenfold, and then plateaued at that...
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Dabigatran raises major bleeding risk
Key clinical point: Dabigatran raises the risk of major bleeding, contrary to initial reports that fast-tracked FDA approval. Major finding:...
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Vedolizumab rated first line for ulcerative colitis
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Oral oligonucleotide shows efficacy, safety in Crohn’s
Key clinical point: Mongersen may prove to be an effective oral therapy that can be used on a short-term basis to produce durable remissions in...
From the AGA Journals
Higher dose of mesalamine can decrease risk of relapse for patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis
Key clinical point: Increasing mesalamine dosage by 2.4 g/d significantly decreases risk of relapse for patients with UC. Major finding: 26.9% of...
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Vedolizumab infection concerns diminish with growing data
Key clinical point: Vedolizumab, a novel biologic for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, has yet to be associated with serious risks of...
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Psoriasiform lesions linked to anti-TNF treatment
Key clinical point: Inflammatory bowel disease patients on anti–tumor necrosis factor treatment often develop psoriasiform skin lesions. Major...