New research has identified a link between warmer climates and lower incidences of Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
DVT common in IBD surgery patients
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Patients having surgery who also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may need prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), concludes a large study, finding they are at more than twice the risk of these events than other patients.
Clinical update on inflammatory bowel disease
October 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton examines new treatments in the management of inflammatory bowel disease and how a ‘nuanced’ approach is often necessary.
Children with IBD forgoing vaccines
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have their routine childhood vaccinations, an Australian audit reveals, but many have not been vaccinated against influenza or pneumococcal disease, despite being at high-risk of these diseases.
IBD faecal marker found
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The nuclear protein HMGB1 is secreted by human inflamed intestinal tissues and is abundantly found in the stools of inflammatory bowel disease patients, research shows.
Prune use in IBS treatment questioned
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A debate has ignited over the use of prunes in IBS treatment in the pages of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, sparked by a study suggesting the dried fruit is better than psyllium to treat mild-to-moderate constipation and should be used first-line.
Mindfulness ‘uniquely suited’ to IBS
July 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Mindfulness training appears to substantially reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms by teaching patients to avoid focusing on gastric sensations and reducing anxiety, according to a randomised controlled trial.
Increase in BMI a key factor in reflux
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Results of a recent study at St James’s Hospital on 47 GORD patients undergoing upper-GI pH manometry indicated that a small increase in BMI leads to a dramatic increase in reflux. Waist circumference was more significantly associated with reflux than BMI.
Rise of complementary medicines use in Oz
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Complementary medicines use in Australia has almost doubled among children with gastrointestinal symptoms over the past decade, with steep rises in the use of probiotics in particular, a Sydney study shows.
Delayed gastric emptying affects half of patients
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Around half of all critically ill patients in intensive care experience delayed gastric emptying, Australian research suggests.
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