Two Bariatric Surgery Patients with Odd Post-op Complaints

Find details on US colorectal cancer screening rates, dietary interventions for people with IBS, and research on the primary drivers of cost of IBD care.

Recurrent C difficile requires pulse vancomycin therapy; fecal microbiota transplant shows promise.

Results from secondary analysis suggest future work is needed to extend the prevention intervention to address additional chronic conditions and substance use.

The goals of therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disorder include inducing and maintaining a steroid-free remission, preventing and treating the complications of the disease, minimizing treatment toxicity, achieving mucosal healing, and enhancing quality of life.

Vedolizumab for subcutaneous injection in now indicated for maintenance therapy following IV induction in both Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

Submission based on results from the phase 3 QUASAR induction study, which showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in symptoms.