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African-American Women have significantly higher pregnancy complication rates than White women. Maternal mortality rates among African-American women are three times higher than for White women due to poor healthcare access, structural and medical racism, and resultant stresses.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology Health Disparities Health Equity OBGYN & Women's Health

Navigating Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnant African-American Women

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 African-American Women have…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 14, 2023

A recent literature review suggests a significant difference in care delivery and, thus, treatment outcomes between rural and urban patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This difference is mainly attributed to poor access to gastroenterologists. However, there are ways to counter these disparities.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology Health Disparities

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care Disparities: Examining Urban–Rural Health Divides

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 23, 2023 A recent literature…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 14, 2023

In this study of perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease patients and controls, the cellular composition of subcutaneous lipoaspirate was comparable; however, the platelet-rich plasma products in Crohn’s disease patients exhibited a greater number of myeloid cells of the regular phenotype.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Platelet-Rich Stroma for Perianal Fistula Treatment in Crohn’s Disease Patients

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 23, 2023 In this study…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 4, 2023

Anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy and surgical treatment are recommended for recurrent fistulas in the absence of luminal inflammation.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Crohn’s Disease-Associated and Cryptoglandular Fistulas

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 Anti-tumor necrosis factor…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 4, 2023

$Darvadstrocel was found to be safe and effective for Crohn’s disease patients suffering from treatment-refractory complex perianal fistulas.$

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Darvadstrocel for Complex Perianal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease Patients

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 2, 2023 Darvadstrocel was found…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 4, 2023

The genetic coding variant rs4151651 in complement factor B altered complement factor cleavage, alternative pathway activation, and phagocytosis of the pathogen in subjects with perianal Crohn’s disease.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Genetic Coding Variant in Complement Factor B and Crohn’s Disease

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 23, 2023 The genetic coding…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 4, 2023

Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy with surgical closure was positively associated with radiological healing and improved incontinence in patients with Crohn’s perianal fistulas. The results of this study indicate that surgical closure may be considered in patients responsive to anti-TNF treatment, which can be discontinued once radiological healing is complete.

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Crohn’s Perianal Fistulas: Anti-TNF Therapy Alone vs. Surgical Closure

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shani S. Saks, D.O. on August 23, 2023 Anti-tumor necrosis factor…

MDNewsline DailyAugust 4, 2023

Prevalence was higher in White than Black, Asian, and Hispanic American populations

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Incidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States

Prevalence was higher in White than Black, Asian, and Hispanic American populations The incidence of…

MDNewsline DailyJuly 26, 2023

No difference seen in 28-day mortality or occurrence of serious adverse events; time to resolution of ACLF significantly faster

Crohn's Disease Gastroenterology

Novel Dialysis Device Safe, Effective for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

No difference seen in 28-day mortality or occurrence of serious adverse events; time to resolution…

MDNewsline DailyJune 5, 2023

Crohn’s Disease

Navigating Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnant African-American Women

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care Disparities: Examining Urban–Rural Health Divides

Platelet-Rich Stroma for Perianal Fistula Treatment in Crohn’s Disease Patients

Crohn’s Disease-Associated and Cryptoglandular Fistulas

Darvadstrocel for Complex Perianal Fistulas in Crohn’s Disease Patients

Genetic Coding Variant in Complement Factor B and Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s Perianal Fistulas: Anti-TNF Therapy Alone vs. Surgical Closure

Incidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States

Novel Dialysis Device Safe, Effective for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

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