October 14, 2009 — Infliximab treatment is linked to lower colectomy rates in patients with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis, according to the results of a prespecified analysis from 2 ...

Research findings suggest ulcerative colitis patients with more social support are more likely to undergo colectomy compared to patients with less social support, according to a study published in the ...

The increased use of advanced medical therapies has not extended the time to colectomy or reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in patients with ulcerative colitis; however, an increased rate of ...

There is hope that the need for colectomy may be reduced or delayed in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) as result of improved efficacy with treatment options made available in recent years, ...

For biologic-experienced patients hospitalized with acute severe ulcerative colitis, off-label, high-intensity doses of tofacitinib (Xeljanz) given with intravenous corticosteroids may have reduced ...

Researchers examined treatment and prognosis for severe-onset ulcerative colitis in children. Children with severe-onset ulcerative colitis may require treatment with biologic agents. Severe-onset ...

HealthDay News — Clinical features, including response at day 7 of hospitalization for the index episode of acute severe colitis (ASC), can predict both colectomy and steroid dependence with ...

The addition of biologics and using an early step-up approach to therapy has helped improve outcomes among children with ulcerative colitis over the last 7 years, according to a review by researchers ...

Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) take more time off work than the general population, even after undergoing colectomy, shows a large Swedish study. Furthermore, in study patients who underwent ...

For the 907,000 Americans with ulcerative colitis, living with symptoms like urgent bowel movements, abdominal cramps, and loose or bloody stools can be overwhelming, but treatments can help keep ...

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