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Mindfulness ‘changes the biology’ of pain
Those who completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction program had a reduction in a brain signature linked to the sensory intensity of pain.
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Poor sleep raises risk for fatty liver disease
Late bedtimes, snoring, and prolonged daytime napping were significantly associated with MAFLD,
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Rethinking histology as treatment target in ulcerative colitis
Active histology should not be used as a treatment target in ulcerative colitis, as it seems to have no impact on the risk of clinical relapse.
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Comorbidities key to serious infections with IBD treatment
Older IBD patients with comorbidities are less likely to be hospitalized due to an infection if they are treated with vedolizumab or ustekinumab...
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New update focuses on NAFLD in lean people
Lean individuals older than 40 with type 2 diabetes should be screened for NAFLD, urge experts.
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U.S. hot, cold spots of young-onset CRC may help target interventions
“Additional factors like proximity to primary care, gastroenterology, and cancer care facilities or novel environmental exposures may contribute...
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Quicker remission with tofacitinib versus vedolizumab in ulcerative colitis: study
Tofacitinib achieves higher clinical and biochemical remission rates than vedolizumab for patients with anti–TNF-exposed ulcerative colitis,...
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Topical gel for epidermolysis bullosa shows ongoing benefit
Earlier this year, the FDA declined to approve oleogel-S10 for use in EB, even after it extended its review by 3 months to include additional...
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European survey finds wide variations in the use of phototherapy for atopic eczema
There was considerable variation in prescribing practices, “especially when it comes to dosing and treatment duration.”
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‘Myriad’ dermatologic reactions after COVID-19 vaccination
The most common delayed events were pityriasis rosea and lichen planus.
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U.K. survey: Dermatologists want training in prescribing antipsychotics for delusional infestation
The survey of almost 80 dermatologists found that almost 90% had not prescribed antipsychotics in the previous month for patients with...
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No adverse impact of obesity in biologic-treated IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease patients with obesity can be safely started on biologic therapies, suggests an analysis of over 3,000 patients.
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Persistent abdominal pain: Not always IBS
The challenge of diagnosing and treating persistent abdominal pain can be tackled by greater awareness of the multiple potential causes of this...
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Advance directives for psychiatric care reduce compulsory admissions
“Compulsory psychiatric admissions are far too common in countries of all income levels,” said Dr. Aurélie Tinland.
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Adjunctive psychotherapy may offer no benefit in severe depression
“In real life, no added value can be demonstrated for psychotherapy in those already treated with antidepressants for severe depression,” said Dr...