IBD Watch: summary of latest research

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Validation and update of the Lemann index to measure cumulative structural bowel damage in Crohn's disease

May 30, 2021 06:00 am
CONCLUSIONS: The updated Lémann index is a well-established index to assess cumulative bowel damage in Crohn’s disease that can be used in epidemiological studies and disease modification trials. Full Text Link: https://libkey.io/34052277?utm_source=ibdwatch

Low Subjective Wellbeing Is Associated with Psychological Distress in People Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 30, 2021 06:00 am
CONCLUSIONS: Monitoring patients for low subjective wellbeing and high stress in clinical settings could offer an opportunity to engage in early intervention to limit psychological distress development. Monitoring for fatigue in patients who seem otherwise psychologically well could offer preventative benefits. Full Text Link: https://libkey.io/34052938?utm_source=ibdwatch

Medical Management of Adult Outpatients With Moderate to Severe Lunminal Crohn's Disease: Clinical Decision Support Tool

May 30, 2021 06:00 am
No abstract Full Text Link: https://libkey.io/34051984?utm_source=ibdwatch

A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults with Crohn's Disease

May 30, 2021 06:00 am
CONCLUSIONS: SCD was not superior to MD to achieve symptomatic remission, FC response and CRP response. CRP response was uncommon. Given these results, the greater ease of following the MD, and other health benefits associated with MD, the MD may be preferred to the SCD for most patients with CD with mild to moderate symptoms. […]