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IV steroids may do more harm than good in older-onset ulcerative colitis
In patients with older-onset ulcerative colitis (UC), treatment with intravenous (IV) steroids appears to be less effective and is associated with higher risks of surgery and adverse events relative to patients with younger-onset disease, a study has found.
IV steroids may do more harm than good in older-onset ulcerative colitis
26 Mar 2022
Wearable device eases patients with GERD into left-side sleeping
For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleeping on the left side is ideal and alleviates nocturnal reflux symptoms. A wearable device can train these patients to sleep in the ideal position, as shown in a study.
Wearable device eases patients with GERD into left-side sleeping
25 Mar 2022
Age, medication use affect initial response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among IBD patients
Most patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) build an initial immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, but older patients, those treated with antitumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) and an immunomodulator, and those on corticosteroids may require an additional vaccine dose to achieve better immunity against COVID-19, according to a study.
Age, medication use affect initial response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among IBD patients
21 Mar 2022
Inpatient service improves outcomes in mild acute pancreatitis
Implementation of an inpatient pancreatitis service appears to result in better outcomes in patients with mild acute pancreatitis, suggests a study. Guideline-based educational interventions deliver benefits on the management of this condition by admitting teams even without pancreatitis consultation.
