Monthly Archives: May 2023
THE EFFECTS OF BIOLOGIC AND SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITOR THERAPY ON THE MUCOSAL IMMUNE SYSTEM IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes relapsing and remitting inflammation in the colon and rectum. Numerous treatment options are available for patients with UC including biologics and small molecule inhi… Continue reading
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-REPORTED SLEEP, WRIST ACTIGRAPHY, AND SYMPTOMS AMONG ADULTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
Recently, there has been a growing recognition of the bidirectional link between sleep and inflammation. Several studies have reported the prevalence of sleep disturbances in those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and found poor sleep has the pote… Continue reading
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SOCIALLY VULNERABLE PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR VACCINE PREVENTABLE ILLNESS
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects patients across diverse ethnic, minority, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; however, the relationship between these social determinants of health (SDOH) and IBD outcomes is not well-studied. SDOH have a k… Continue reading
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PRELIMINARY EVIDENCE FOR A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND FATIGUE IN PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV), the variation in time between each heartbeat, is a proxy for vagus nerve function and validated indicator of cardiovascular health. Lower HRV is associated with increased risk of cardiac events and greater vulnerability to… Continue reading
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MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH FACTORS WERE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMATIC BURDEN OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS WITH MUCOSAL HEALING
In a biopsychosocial interdisciplinary model, complex interactions between the hosts (individuals/patients), disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis [UC]), and environment (e.g., social determinants of health [SDOH]) may all contribute to the disease burden…. Continue reading
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PATIENT PERSPECTIVE OF BOWEL URGENCY AND BOWEL URGENCY-RELATED ACCIDENTS IN CROHN’S DISEASE
This study aimed to explore the Crohn’s disease (CD) patient experience of Bowel Urgency (BU) and BU-related accidents to identify what is most relevant and important to patients. Continue reading
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INVESTIGATING THE USE OF THE SOCIAL VULNERABILITY INDEX TO PREDICT HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Social factors such as race, education, and financial hardships have been shown to affect health outcomes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Although early identification of socially vulnerable patients is critical for targeted interven… Continue reading
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DEFINING LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES AFTER REDO ILEAL POUCH ANAL ANASTOMOSIS: WHAT SHOULD PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS EXPECT?
Pouch failure after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) occurs in up to 15% of cases. A redo pouch procedure can be offered to maintain intestinal continuity after pouch failure, but little is known on quality of life (… Continue reading
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FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY INVENTORY AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH RACE, ETHNICITY, INCOME AND FOOD INSECURITY
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease that consists of Crohn’s Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to enough food. It is estimated that 1 in 7 children in the United St… Continue reading
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TREATMENT PREFERENCES IN CROHN’S DISEASE PERIANAL FISTULA: PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Crohn’s perianal fistulas (CPFs) are a common complication of Crohn’s disease and treated with both medical and surgical interventions. This study aimed to characterize the experience and satisfaction of healthcare professionals (HCPs) with current CPF… Continue reading
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