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Background Anti-drug antibodies are associated with treatment failure to anti-TNF agents in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aim To assess whether immunogenicity to a patient's first anti-TNF agent would be associated with immunogenicity to their second, irrespective of drug sequence Methods We conducted a UK-wide, multicentre, retrospective cohort study..
Published: | 29/08/2022 |
Authors: | Chandy R, Baig D, Jagdish R |
Introduction Many patients presenting to hospital with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) are elderly and co-morbid. British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines recommend LGI endoscopy for all patients admitted with LGIB. As the majority of LGIB ceases spontaneously and risks of endoscopy increase with patient age, a ‘watch and wait’ management..
Published: | 07/11/2021 |
Authors: | Baig D |
Introduction Current British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines recommend all patients admitted to hospital with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) undergo an inpatient colonoscopy on the next available list as part of providing a 7-day endoscopy service. The real-world availability of a 7-day service and adherence to this guidance is unknown...
Published: | 07/11/2021 |
Authors: | Baig D |
Introduction Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common hospital presentation, from self-limiting per-rectal bleeding to a life-threatening haemorrhage. British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) acute LGIB guidelines define a clear management approach including risk stratification for patient management. However, real-world management of LGIB in relation to this guidance is currently unknown...
Published: | 07/11/2021 |
Authors: | Baig D |
Introduction Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common healthcare associated infection in the NHS with 12,275 cases reported in England in 2018/19. Recurrent Clostridium Difficile infection (rCDI) is an increasingly common problem; the recurrence rate is approximately 20% after a first episode and 45–60% after a second episode of C difficile infection, with..
Published: | 21/01/2021 |
Authors: | Baig D, McClements D |
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