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Is Accelerated Infliximab Induction Beneficial for Severe Ulcerative Colitis?
While short-interval administration of infliximab was equally efficacious as standard administration for severe ulcerative colitis, a multicenter retrospective study has shown that a higher dose upon initiation reduced the risk of colectomy.
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Discovering the Role of C1orf106 in Patients with IBD
C1orf106 is a known susceptibility gene for inflammatory bowel disease, and now Massachusetts General researchers have identified its role: it "fine tunes" the integrity of the intestinal epithelial barrier.
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Obesity Tied to Risk of Diverticulosis
By analyzing a cohort of adults who underwent colonoscopy, gastroenterologists at Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that overweight and obesity substantially increase the risk of diverticulosis.
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A Healthy Lifestyle Has Substantial Benefit for Preventive Medication Users
Heathy lifestyle practices confer similarly substantial benefit in preventing premature death in regular users and nonusers of preventive medications.
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Anatomic Classification of Colorectal Cancer Is Too Broad for Accurate Risk Prediction
Risk factor profiles for colorectal cancer differ when the proximal colon, distal colon and rectum are reclassified as seven distinct sites.
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Weight Gain Is Modest Across Classes of Biologic Therapy for IBD
In a prospective study, overall weight gain among IBD patients initiating biologic therapy was less than three pounds in the first year.
Bowel Disease contributors
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Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Director for Cancer Epidemiology, Mass General Cancer Center, Chief, Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine
Recent Article
Physical Activity Reduces Chronic Liver Disease Mortality Risk
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Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, MBBS, MPH
Director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center
Recent Article
Weight Gain Is Modest Across Classes of Biologic Therapy for IBD
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Hamed Khalili, MD, MPH
Gastroenterologist
Recent Article
Greater Fruit and Vegetable Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Diverticulosis
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Wenjie Ma, MBBS, ScD
Research Fellow
Recent Article
Anti-inflammatory Diet May Prevent, Treat Diverticulitis
Digestive Healthcare at Mass General
The Massachusetts General Hospital Digestive Healthcare Center is a collaborative practice of gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, hepatologists, oncologists and radiation oncologists dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of digestive diseases.
