Inflammatory Bowel Disease News

Using etrasimod with opioids or antidepressants did not increase risk for serotonin syndrome-associated adverse events among patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in United European Gastroenterology Journal.

Physiological metrics captured via wearable devices may help identify and predict flares in inflammatory bowel disease, Robert P. Hirten, MD, told Healio, and could potentially play a role in remote monitoring of disease activity.

Four biosimilars for Stelara have launched in the United States this year following legal settlements with the reference product manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which set timelines for their market entries.

SAN FRANCISCO — Noninvasive monitoring methods, such as enterography and ultrasound, are becoming increasingly recognized as essential tools in the management of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to presenters.

Oral vancomycin therapy resulted in clinical response in nearly half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis, according to a study published in Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology.

SAN FRANCISCO — Most patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease who achieved endoscopic response and remission after 52 weeks of Omvoh therapy maintained those results through 104 weeks, according to VIVID-2 study results.

SAN FRANCISCO — Although Stelara and Entyvio demonstrated similar cardiovascular safety profiles among older patients with inflammatory bowel disease, Stelara was associated with reduced all-cause mortality risk over 3 years, data showed.

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease remain at higher risk for mental health disorders, but training support staff to recognize the symptoms could be key to preventing further traumatization, noted a presenter here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite advances in treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, more than 55% of patients report medication delays, mostly due to insurance challenges, and many make financial trade-offs to afford care, survey results showed.