Fiber and Prebiotic Interventions in Pediatric IBD.
Microbiome-targeted therapeutics, such as fiber and prebiotics, have the potential to restore the balance in the gut microbiome and enhance host gut health and clinical outcomes. Read more
Fiber and Prebiotic Interventions in Pediatric IBD.
Cost-effectiveness of fecal calprotectin used in primary care in the diagnosis of IBD
The use of Fecal Calprotectin test in primary care reduced the time to IBD diagnosis by 40 days, compared with blood testing alone. Read more
Diagnostic Delay Is Associated with Complicated Disease and Growth Impairment in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
We aimed to determine the effect of diagnostic delay on stricturing/fistulising complications, surgery and growth impairment in a large pediatric cohort and to identify predictors of diagnostic delay. Read more
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among South Asians Living in British Columbia, Canada: A Distinct Clinical Phenotype
These data describe an ethnically unique clinical phenotype, where South Asian children have a higher proportion of ulcerative colitis, shorter symptom duration, more extensive colonic disease, and are more likely Read more
Vedolizumab and Anti-TNFα
Real-World Outcomes in
Biologic-Naïve IBD Patients:
Results from the EVOLVE Study
An important study looking at which biologic (vedolizumab or anti-TNF agents) is more effective and safer as a patient's first biological. Read more
Severe COVID-19 Infection and Pediatric Comorbidities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Children with comorbidities have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and associated mortality than children without underlying disease. Read more
Body mass index and risk of IBD: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies of over a million participants
This systematic review and meta-analysis identified significant dose-response relationship between being affected by obesity, as a risk factor, and incidence of Crohn's disease. Read more
The Impact of Dietary Interventions on the Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review
Diet may be a successful part of the treatment plan for improving outcome in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read more
A Qualitative Research for Defining Meaningful Attributes for the Treatment of IBD from the Patient Perspective
Through the identification of the ten most relevant attributes that influence patient decision making for IBD treatments, we developed a descriptive framework that should be considered by physicians when discussing Read more
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A significant proportion of IBD patients suffer from depression and/or anxiety. The rates of these mental illnesses would justify screening and referral for psychiatric treatment in clinics treating this population. Read more