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Research Development
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Objective Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agents are associated with increased infection risk among elderly IBD patients, but little is known about non anti-TNF biologics in this cohort. We examined the safety and effectiveness of ustekinumab in elderly Crohn’s patients. Methods This retrospective multi-centre cohort study included Crohn’s patients ≥60..
Published: | 01/11/2022 |
Authors: | Liaros A |
Background Anti-TNF agents are effective in treating elderly Crohn’s disease (CD) patients but its use is limited by increased risk of infections and treatment discontinuation. Evidence for safety and efficacy of non-anti-TNF biologics in the elderly is limited. We aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of ustekinumab and..
Published: | 19/06/2022 |
Authors: | Liaros A |
Introduction Due to the COVID 19 pandemic gastroenterology elective activities were suspended in March 2020. When elective services were reinstated, social distancing imposed within the Trust resulted in a significant loss in traditional F2F (face to face) clinic capacity. A Consultant led Virtual Referral Triage Clinic (VRTC) was introduced with the..
Published: | 07/11/2021 |
Authors: | Priestley S, Liaros A |
Introduction The rising incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worldwide and an ageing population has led to a marked increase in elderly IBD patients. Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agents are associated with an increased risk of serious infections and treatment discontinuation among elderly IBD patients; little is known about non..
Published: | 07/11/2021 |
Authors: | Liaros A |
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