Tag: IBD-
Incidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States
Prevalence was higher in White than Black, Asian, and Hispanic American populations
Stroke Risk Up for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Adjusted hazard ratio remained elevated even 25 years after diagnosis, corresponding to one additional stroke per 93 IBD patients
DDW: Antibiotic Exposure, Diet Increase Risk for Pediatric IBD
Regular/higher vegetable intake linked to lower risk for pediatric IBD, while higher risk seen for intake of sugary drinks, candies
Cardiovascular Fitness Tied to Lower IBD Risk in Children
Finding seen in large study of children and teens 10 years or older followed for six years
Two-Thirds of IBD Patients Partially, Fully Exclude One Food Category
Survey also shows nearly one-third of patients with inflammatory bowel disease report some kind of fasting
Risk for IBD Remains High After Endoscopic Biopsy With Normal Mucosa
Incidence of IBD elevated for at least 30 years for individuals with gastrointestinal biopsy of normal mucosa, indicating long symptomatic period before diagnosis
Depression, Anxiety Tied to Higher Health Care Use With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients with persistent, worsening symptoms more likely to have had IBD diagnosis within 12 months and higher disease activity
Malnutrition Linked to Poor Outcomes for Hospitalized IBD Patients
IBD patients with protein-calorie malnutrition have increased risk for readmission, mortality, longer lengths of stay, higher costs
Antibiotic Exposure Positively Linked to IBD Development
Positive dose-response seen for all aged 10 years and older, with greatest risks for those aged 40 to 60 years and 60 years and older
IBD Outcomes Improved With Financial Assistance Program
Among indigent patients, financial assistance program lessens likelihood of surgery
