How Physicians Can Respond to Medical Misinformation Permeating the Internet
When patients look online for answers to medical questions, healthcare providers must ensure their patients act upon science-backed medical information.
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In Crohn’s Disease, Symptom Assessment Plus Endoscopy Superior to Symptom Assessment Alone
American Gastroenterological Association guidelines suggest using symptom assessment and endoscopic evaluation to monitor patients with Crohn’s disease. “In the management of Crohn’s disease, it is now recognized that a...
Read MoreCertain Antibiotics Increase IBD Flare-Up Risk
Bobby Lo, PhD, and colleagues found a significant association between certain classes of antibiotics and increased risk of IBD flare-ups. In a study published in the Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis, Dr. Lo and colleagues created...
Read MoreDisease Acceptance Linked to IBD Disability
A study published in the Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis, evaluated how psychological predictors of subjective health factor into IBD-related disability. Anouk Teugels, a PhD-candidate, and coauthors conducted a cross-sectional...
Read MoreTop-Down Treatment Strategy Beneficial in Early CD
A top-down treatment strategy resulted in improved outcomes compared with an accelerated step-down treatment strategy in newly diagnosed patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) without increasing the risk of serious infections. The...
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