More than Half of US Adults Still Don't Recognize Heart Disease as #1 Cause of Death
Heart disease has been the primary cause of death in the US for the last century, and yet 51% of adults do not recognize the fact.
Comorbid Depression and IBD Significantly Increases Risk of Hospital Readmission, Mortality, According to National Database Review
Already high rates of readmission and mortality at 30 days rose significantly higher at 90 days, according to this National Readmissions Database review.
Daily Dose: Gabapentinoids & Risk of Severe COPD Exacerbations
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
New Study Highlights Primary Drivers of Cost of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
Unplanned emergency service and medication utilization make up the majority of costs of IBD care, reported researchers.
FDA Approves Dupilumab for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Aged 1 to 11 Years
Dupilumab is the first agent approved to treat EoE in this vulnerable pediatric population.
The Most Effective Medications for Acute Migraines: Patient Perspectives
Which medications are most effective for acute migraine management? A recent study assessed which ones appeared to work best based on reported patient experience.
Individuals with IBD Hospitalized for COVID-19 at High Risk for Shock, Organ Injury Suggests National Analysis
Among more than 1.5 million persons hospitalized for COVID-19, a history of Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis significantly increased risk for poor outcomes.
Daily Dose: Bempedoic Acid Linked to 20% Reduction in Total CV Events
Survey Data Highlight Need for Education on Ulcerative Colitis Among Primary Care Clinicians
Survey findings presented at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress suggest a need for education among some health care specialists about the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise Against Daytime Sleepiness in Narcolepsy: Novel Study
The effect of vagus nerve stimulation persons with narcolepsy revealed a specific, notable improvement in daytime sleepiness in a novel open-label study.
In Crohn Disease, Biologic Dose Escalation is Common During Maintenance Phase, Study Reveals
"A meaningful percentage" of individuals with Crohn disease are treated during maintenance with biologic doses ≥20%higher than recommended in FDA labeling.
Migraine-related Stigma is Common and Impacts Level of Disability, Quality of Life
Reports of migraine-related stigma were common in a recent population-based study, with nearly one-third reporting the experience often/very often.
Gabapentinoid Use Increasing in US Despite Concerns Over Coprescribing, Off-Label Use
Gabapentinoid use increased from 4.0% of the population reporting use of the medication in 2015 to 4.7% in 2021, according to new data.
Daily Dose: Childhood Stress & Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
Baseline HbA1c Greater than 6.0% Linked to "Exponential" Increase in T2D Risk for Adolescents with Obesity
Adolescents with overweight or obesity and baseline HbA1c 6.3%-6.4% were at 72-fold greater risk for T2D than those with HbA1c of 5.5%, a new cohort study finds.
Gastro Pop Quiz: Endoscopic Evaluation in Crohn Disease
A 10-second check of your GI IQ.
Contraceptive Services Must be Provided without Cost-Sharing: HHS Guidance Update
Targeting "impermissible" barriers created to no-cost contraception required by the ACA, the HHS guidance follows the Biden-Harris June 2023 Executive Order on the issue.
New Research Suggests Outpatient C. difficile May be Underdiagnosed in US
Findings showed a high incidence of outpatient Clostridioides difficile infection despite a low rate of testing.
7 Questions on Biomarkers for Management of Crohn Disease
When does management of Crohn disease warrant assessment of C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin and when is endoscopy indicated? Test your IBD IQ.
Daily Dose: Disparities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
