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In moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis

Vedolizumab Beats Adalimumab for Ulcerative Colitis Remissions

But not for corticosteroid-free clinical remission; also, ustekinumab superior to placebo
Smokers and nonsmokers with ulcerative colitis have similar outcomes

Ulcerative Colitis Outcomes Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers

No significant difference in rates of flares, thiopurine use, hospitalization for persistent smokers, quitters
New warnings about an increased risk of thrombosis and of death among ulcerative colitis patients taking the 10 mg twice daily dose of the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz

FDA: Blood Clot, Death Risk Up With Higher Dose of Tofacitinib

Increased risk seen with 10 mg dose of tofacitinib used for treating ulcerative colitis
Marketplace introduction of infliximab has not resulted in reductions in the population rates of inflammatory bowel disease-related hospitalizations or intestinal resections or colectomies

Infliximab Introduction Has Not Cut IBD-Related Hospitalizations

Introduction of infliximab did not lead to drop in hospitalization, intestinal resection, colectomy
A new test can predict the course of inflammatory bowel disease in patients

Biomarker Test Predicts Mild, Serious IBD in Newly Diagnosed

Test based on genetic signature of CD8 T cells during active disease
Low body mass index among men entering adult life is associated with an increased incidence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis up to 40 years later

In Men, Low BMI Tied to Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Risk lasts through 40 years of adulthood for underweight adolescent men
Recommendations have been developed for management of adults with ulcerative colitis; the American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline was published online Feb. 21 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management

Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients
There is discordance in communication priorities for patients with ulcerative colitis and their gastroenterology physicians

Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis

Second study highlights importance of recognizing the emotional impact of ulcerative colitis
A new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association published Dec. 18 in Gastroenterology focuses on the medical management of patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.

Guideline Issued for Treatment of Mild/Moderate Ulcerative Colitis

Standard-dose mesalamine or diazo-bonded 5-ASA recommended versus low-dose mesalamine
Psoriasis appears to be significantly associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Significant associations observed between psoriasis and risk for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis