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Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases

22 Apr 2024 by

Atopic dermatitis (AD) does not seem to induce an increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) when considering underlying risk factors, suggests a study. Moreover, patients with AD show a lower VTE risk than those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases

22 Apr 2024

Paediatric-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases raise mortality risk

22 Apr 2024

People with paediatric-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (pIMID) have a roughly fourfold increased risk of death in adulthood, as suggested in a study.

Paediatric-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases raise mortality risk

22 Apr 2024

Keeping blood sugar under control reduces CRC risk in people with diabetes

20 Apr 2024

For individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), optimal glycaemic control may protect against the risk of developing colonic adenoma and colorectal cancer (CRC), as reported in a population-based cohort study.

Keeping blood sugar under control reduces CRC risk in people with diabetes

20 Apr 2024

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

15 Apr 2024

Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appear to be at increased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) compared with those from the general population, according to a Swedish nationwide cohort study.

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

15 Apr 2024

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

12 Apr 2024 by

Singapore sees low colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, and the factors that influence screening compliance seem to differ between men and women, as shown in a study.

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

12 Apr 2024

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024 by

Open-access esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OAE) facilitates a safe and timely evaluation of patients with nonalarming digestive issues in Singapore, according to a study.

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

The oral Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor filgotinib appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of Asian patients with ulcerative colitis, according to real-world data.

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

04 Apr 2024

Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) do not appear to be at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared with those who do not have IBS, according to the results of a Mendelian randomization analysis.

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

04 Apr 2024

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

04 Apr 2024

In patients with severe duodenal polyposis, endoscopic treatment safely and effectively prevents cancer, offering a promising alternative to surgery, according to a study.

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

04 Apr 2024

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024 by

Aging affects all the digestive functions and this is due to the natural changes affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024

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Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases

Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases

Paediatric-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases raise mortality risk

Paediatric-onset immune-mediated inflammatory diseases raise mortality risk

Keeping blood sugar under control reduces CRC risk in people with diabetes

Keeping blood sugar under control reduces CRC risk in people with diabetes

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults