Household Factors Can Raise a Child’s Odds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it? A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.Taking antibiotics…
Learn MoreCrohn’s Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control. A gastroenterologist offers some tips f…
Learn MoreTwo-Thirds of IBD Patients Partially, Fully Exclude One Food Category
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Approximately two-thirds of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report the partial or total exclusion of at least one food category, according to a study published online April 20 in the United Europe…
Learn MoreDepression, Anxiety Tied to Higher Health Care Use With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Worsening or persistently high anxiety or depression symptoms are tied to significantly higher use of health care among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the F…
Learn MoreMalnutrition Linked to Poor Outcomes for Hospitalized IBD Patients
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Al…
Learn MoreFrequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn’s, Colitis
FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overuse of antibiotics may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), new research suggests.Among folks who were 40 or older, a new study found that antibiotics may increase the risk for bowel diseases, such as…
Learn MoreAntibiotic Exposure Positively Linked to IBD Development
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a positive correlation between antibiotic exposure and development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially among adults aged 40 years and older, according to a study published online Jan. 9 i…
Learn MoreIBD Outcomes Improved With Financial Assistance Program
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A financial assistance program (FAP) improves outcomes for indigent patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study recently published in Pathophysiology.Phillip Gu, M.D., from the Universi…
Learn MoreSimplemente estar sano podría prevenir muchos casos de Crohn y colitis
JUEVES, 8 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que siguen unos cuantos hábitos saludables pueden reducir de forma dramática su riesgo de desarrollar una enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal, informa un nuevo estudio.Adoptar y mantener u…
Learn MoreJust Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn’s, Colitis
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to …
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