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Sans Cuffi M, Argüelles Arias F, Echarri Piudo A, Ginard Vicens D, Gutiérrez Casbas A, Marín-Jiménez I. Optimizing treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis: CU-forum Delphi consensus. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023; 46:784-794. [PMID: 36803681 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Ulcerative colitis (UC) clinical guidelines include the best available evidence, although not all clinical situations are answered, so their management can be controversial. The aim of this study is to identify the situations of mild to moderate UC susceptible to controversy and to evaluate the degree of agreement or disagreement with specific proposals. METHODS Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) expert discussion meetings were used to identify criteria, attitudes and opinions regarding the management of UC. A Delphi questionnaire was then developed with 60 items regarding antibiotics, salicylates and probiotics; local, systemic and topical corticosteroids; and immunosuppressants. RESULTS Consensus was reached in 44 statements (73.3%); 32 in agreement (53.3%) and 12 in disagreement (20.0%). Some of them were: it is not necessary the systematic use of antibiotics despite the severity of the outbreak, being reserved when there is suspicion of infection or systemic toxicity; when faced with a mild-moderate outbreak of UC and in patients who do not respond to aminosalicylates, it is appropriate to use a dose of beclomethasone of 10mg/day for one month and 5mg/day for another month; it is advised that the dose of azathioprine be administered in a single dose. CONCLUSIONS IBD experts agree on most of the proposals identified for managing mild to moderate UC and there is a need for scientific evidence in some specific situations where expert opinion may be helpful.
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- Miquel Sans Cuffi
- Servicio Gastroenterología/ISADMU, Centro Médico Teknon. Barcelona, España.
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- Servicio Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Servicio Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis, Alicante, España
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- Servicio Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. Madrid, España
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Quera R, Núñez P, Sicilia B, Flores L, Gomollón F. Corticosteroids in inflammatory bowel disease: Are they still a therapeutic option? GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023; 46:716-726. [PMID: 36375697 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2022.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Despite the development and incorporation of new therapeutic strategies, such as biologic therapy and small molecules, corticosteroids still play an important role in inducting inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) remission. Variables like indicating the right doses at the right time, in adequate intervals, the security of these drugs and the pharmacological alternatives available must be considered by the providers when they are indicated to patients with IBD. Although the use of corticosteroids is considered as a marker of quality of care in patients with IBD, the use of these drugs in the clinical practice of IBD is far from being the correct one. This review article is not intended to be just a classic review of the indications for corticosteroids. Here we explain the scenarios in which, in our opinion, steroids would not be an appropriate option for our patients, as well as the most frequent mistakes we make in our daily practice when using them.
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- Rodrigo Quera
- Programa Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Centro de Enfermedades Digestivas, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Programa Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Centro de Enfermedades Digestivas, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile; Sección de Gastroenterología, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Facultad Medicina Occidente, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, España
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- Programa Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Centro de Enfermedades Digestivas, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, CIBEREHD, Zaragoza, España.
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Barberio B, Marsilio I, Buda A, Bertin L, Semprucci G, Zanini A, Crepaldi M, Zingone F, Savarino E. Efficacy and safety of oral beclomethasone dipropionate and budesonide MMX versus 5-aminosalicylates or placebo in ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2023; 16:17562848231188549. [PMID: 37538919 PMCID: PMC10395162 DOI: 10.1177/17562848231188549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Background Low bioavailability steroids, including beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and budesonide MMX, have been developed to ensure colonic targeting and low systemic activity than systematic corticosteroids in treating patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of BDP and budesonide MMX® compared with 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASAs) or placebo, in patients with mild-to-moderate UC. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane central register of controlled trials from inception to December 2021. We included all available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing oral BDP or budesonide MMX with 5-ASAs or with placebo in induction of remission of mild-to-moderate UC. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results We identified two RCTs comparing BDP 5 mg with 5-ASA, one RCTs comparing BDP 10 mg with 5-ASA, two RCTs BDP 5 mg versus placebo, one RCT BDP 10 mg versus placebo, two RCTs budesonide MMX 9 mg versus 5-ASA, and six RCTs budesonide MMX 9 mg versus placebo. In terms of achieving clinical remission or improvement, BDP 5 mg, BDP 10 mg, and budesonide MMX 9 mg were more effective than placebo (OR 2.36, 95% CI 1.37-4.08; OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.02-4.87; and OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.45-2.85, respectively). The drugs were also more effective than placebo in achieving endoscopic remission. Regarding the comparisons with 5-ASA, we found no differences between 5-ASA and BDP 5 mg or BDP 10 mg or budesonide MMX 9 mg in achieving clinical remission or improvement (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.51-1.57; OR 1.54, 95% CI 0.42-5.64; and OR 1.17, 95% CI 0.82-1.66). However, 5-ASA was more effective than budesonide MMX 9 mg in achieving histological remission (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.16-0.70). Overall, all the drugs were safe and well tolerated. Conclusion Low bioavailability steroids were more effective than placebo in achieving clinical remission, clinical and endoscopic remission, and histological remission. No differences were found between 5-ASA and BDP or budesonide MMX. Surely, more RCTs, also comparing BDP and budesonide MMX, are mandatory to confirm or not these results.
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncological Surgery, Santa Maria del Prato Hospital, Feltre, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Liu J, Di B, Xu LL. Recent advances in the treatment of IBD: Targets, mechanisms and related therapies. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2023; 71-72:1-12. [PMID: 37455149 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as a representative inflammatory disease, currently has multiple effective treatment options available and new therapeutic strategies are being actively explored to further increase the treatment options for patients with IBD. Furthermore, biologic agents and small molecule drugs developed for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) have evolved toward fewer side effects and more accurate targeting. Novel inhibitors that target cytokines (such as IL-12/23 inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors), integrins (such as integrin inhibitors), cytokine signaling pathways (such as JAK inhibitors, SMAD7 blocker) and cell signaling receptors (such as S1P receptor modulator) have become the preferred treatment choice for many IBD patients. Conventional therapies such as 5-aminosalicylic acid, corticosteroids, immunomodulators and anti-tumor necrosis factor agents continue to demonstrate therapeutic efficacy, particularly in combination with drug therapy. This review integrates research from chemical, biological and adjuvant therapies to evaluate current and future IBD therapies, highlighting the mechanism of action of each therapy and emphasizing the potential of development prospects.
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- Juan Liu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Fuxman C, Sicilia B, Linares ME, García-López S, González Sueyro R, González-Lamac Y, Zabana Y, Hinojosa J, Barreiro-de Acosta M, Balderramo D, Balfour D, Bellicoso M, Daffra P, Morelli D, Orsi M, Rausch A, Ruffinengo O, Toro M, Sambuelli A, Novillo A, Gomollón F, De Paula JA. GADECCU 2022 Guideline for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Adaptation and updating of the GETECCU 2020 Guideline. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023; 46 Suppl 1:S1-S56. [PMID: 36731724 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease that compromises the colon, affecting the quality of life of individuals of any age. In practice, there is a wide spectrum of clinical situations. The advances made in the physio pathogenesis of UC have allowed the development of new, more effective and safer therapeutic agents. OBJECTIVES To update and expand the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of relevant treatments for remission induction and maintenance after a mild, moderate or severe flare of UC. RECIPIENTS Gastroenterologists, coloproctologists, general practitioners, family physicians and others health professionals, interested in the treatment of UC. METHODOLOGY GADECCU authorities obtained authorization from GETECCU to adapt and update the GETECCU 2020 Guide for the treatment of UC. Prepared with GRADE methodology. A team was formed that included authors, a panel of experts, a nurse and a patient, methodological experts, and external reviewers. GRADE methodology was used with the new information. RESULTS A 118-page document was prepared with the 44 GADECCU 2022 recommendations, for different clinical situations and therapeutic options, according to levels of evidence. A section was added with the new molecules that are about to be available. CONCLUSIONS This guideline has been made in order to facilitate decision-making regarding the treatment of UC, adapting and updating the guide prepared by GETECCU in the year 2020.
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- Claudia Fuxman
- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, España
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón, Zaragoza, España
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Mútua Terrassa, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de Manise, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, España
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Biomédicas de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Unidad de Enfermedades Inflamatorias, HIGEA Clínica de Gastroenterología, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Área de Gastroenterología, Inmunología Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Central de Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Departamento de Educación, Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Provincial del Centenario, Rosario, Argentina
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- Unidad de Enfermedades Inflamatorias, HIGEA Clínica de Gastroenterología, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Sección de Enfermedades Inflamatorias Intestinales, Hospital Bonorino Udaondo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Sanatorio 9 de Julio, Tucumán, Argentina.
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestiva (CIBEREHD), Zaragoza, España
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Kim K, Hong HS, Oh K, Lee JY, Hong SW, Park JH, Hwang SW, Yang DH, Byeon JS, Myung SJ, Yang SK, Ye BD, Park SH. Oral beclomethasone dipropionate as an add-on therapy and response prediction in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis. Korean J Intern Med 2022; 37:1140-1152. [PMID: 35730132 PMCID: PMC9666248 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2022.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We aimed to investigate the oral beclomethasone dipropionate's (BDP) efficacy as an add-on therapy and to clarify the predictive factor for response to oral BDP in Korean ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. METHODS Patients with a stable concomitant drug regimen with exposure to oral BDP (5 mg/day) within 30 days before BDP initiation were included. Partial Mayo score (pMS) was used to evaluate response to oral BDP. Clinical remission (CREM) was defined as a post-treatment pMS ≤ 1 point. Clinical response (CRES) was defined as an at least 2-point decrease in post-treatment pMS and an at least 30% decrease from baseline pMS. Patients without CREM or CRES were considered nonresponders (NRs). RESULTS Of all, 37 showed CREM, 19 showed CRES, and 44 were NRs. The CREM group included more patients with mild disease activity (75.7% vs. 43.2%, p = 0.011) than NRs. In contrast to NRs, CREM and CRES patients showed significant improvement of post-treatment erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (ESR with p = 0.001, CRP with p = 0.004, respectively). Moreover, the initial rectal bleeding subscore (RBS) was significantly different between CREM and CRES, or NR (both with p < 0.001). In multivariate analyses, initial stool frequency subscore (SFS) of 0 and RBS of 0 were predictive factors for CREM (odds ratio [OR], 15.359; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.085 to 217.499; p = 0.043 for SFS, and OR, 11.434; 95% CI, 1.682 to 77.710; p = 0.013 for RBS). CONCLUSION Oral BDP is an efficacious add-on therapy in Korean UC patients. Patients with initial SFS or RBS of 0 may be particularly good candidates for oral BDP.
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- Kyuwon Kim
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
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Hormati A, Arezoumand A, Dokhanchi H, Pezeshgi Modarres M, Ahmadpour S. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review. Middle East J Dig Dis 2022; 14:155-166. [PMID: 36619145 PMCID: PMC9489314 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2022.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused a global pandemic. Since its start, widespread safety measures have been adopted by nations worldwide. Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis are two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a common inflammatory illness with a high worldwide incidence. Its clinical symptoms include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. Genetics, microbes, cigarette smoking, appendectomy, lack of personal hygiene, using anti-inflammatory agents, vitamin D deficiency, and stress are the main risk factors for IBD. COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about the exacerbation of COVID clinical manifestations in patients with IBD and increasing the risk of mortality. During COVID-19 pandemic, intestinal inflammation, and promoting adherence need to be controlled using medications and vaccinations as a primary goal. In this review, we reviewed unique concerns about IBD risk in the population as well as management of the disease, and the effectiveness of vaccination during COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Ahmad Hormati
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran,Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Colorectal Research Center, Hazrat-e Rasool General Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran,Corresponding Author: Sajjad Ahmadpour, PhD Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. Tel:+ 98 2538105062 Fax:+ 98 2538105062
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Louis E, Paridaens K, Al Awadhi S, Begun J, Cheon JH, Dignass AU, Magro F, Márquez JR, Moschen AR, Narula N, Rydzewska G, Freddi MJ, Travis SP. Modelling the benefits of an optimised treatment strategy for 5-ASA in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2022; 9:bmjgast-2021-000853. [PMID: 35165124 PMCID: PMC8845184 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2021-000853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objectives 5-aminosalicylate (mesalazine; 5-ASA) is an established first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aimed to model the benefits of optimising 5-ASA therapy. Methods A decision tree model followed 10 000 newly diagnosed patients with mild-to-moderately active UC through induction and 1 year of maintenance treatment. Optimised treatment (maximising dose of 5-ASA and use of combined oral and rectal therapy before treatment escalation) was compared with standard treatment (standard doses of 5-ASA without optimisation). Modelled data were derived from published meta-analyses. The primary outcomes were patient numbers achieving and maintaining remission, with an analysis of treatment costs for each strategy conducted as a secondary outcome (using UK reference costs). Results During induction, there was a 39% increase in patients achieving remission through the optimised pathway without requiring systemic steroids and/or biologics (6565 vs 4725 for standard). Potential steroidal/biological adverse events avoided included: seven venous thromboembolisms and eight serious infections. Out of the 6565 patients entering maintenance following successful induction on 5-ASA, there was a 21% reduction in relapses when optimised (1830 vs 2311 for standard). This translated into 297 patients avoiding further systemic steroids and 214 biologics. Optimisation led to an average net saving of £272 per patient entering the model for the induction and maintenance of remission over 1 year. Conclusion Modelling suggests that optimising 5-ASA therapy (both the inclusion of rectal 5-ASA into a combined oral and rectal regimen and maximisation of 5-ASA dose) has clinical and cost benefits that supports wider adoption in clinical practice.
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- Edouard Louis
- Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department, University and Centre Hospitalier Univestitaire (CHU) Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Department of Medicine I, Agaplesion Markus Hospital, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Biomedicine, Unit of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Gastroenterology, São João University Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Colorectal Surgery Department, Instituto de Coloproctologia ICO Clinica Las Americas, Medellin, Colombia
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- University Clinic for Internal Medicine, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine and Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Subdivision, The Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior Affairs and Administration, Warsaw, Poland
- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Kielce, Poland
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- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Sicilia B, García-López S, González-Lama Y, Zabana Y, Hinojosa J, Gomollón F. GETECCU 2020 guidelines for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Developed using the GRADE approach. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2021; 43 Suppl 1:1-57. [PMID: 32807301 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Since the first edition of the Guidelines was published in 2013, much information has been generated around the treatment of ulcerative colitis, and new drugs and action protocols have been introduced. Clinical practice has changed substantially, warranting new approaches and a comprehensive review and update of the evidence. MATERIAL AND METHODS Once again, we used the GRADE approach, supported by an electronic tool (https://gradepro.org). The clinical scenarios are the same as in the previous version (induction and maintenance in severe and mild-moderate flare-ups), as are the variables and their evaluation. However, in the updated guidelines, three questions have been deleted, 14 added and 30 maintained, making a total of 44 clinical questions. After an exhaustive review of the evidence, the recommendations are now updated. RESULTS Of the 44 questions analysed, no recommendation could be established in two due to the very low quality of the evidence, while in the other 42, based on different degrees of quality of evidence, recommendations were made according to the GRADE system. In 25 of these questions the final recommendation is strongly in favour, in six strongly against, in seven weakly in favour and in four weakly against. According to the scenarios and recommendations, six algorithms are proposed as a simple guide for practical decision-making. CONCLUSIONS The aim of this update of the 2013 guidelines is to provide answers, based on the GRADE approach, to the different questions we ask ourselves daily when deciding the most appropriate treatment for our patients with ulcerative colitis in the different clinical scenarios.
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- Beatriz Sicilia
- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón, Zaragoza, España.
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo Hospital Universitario Mútua Terrassa Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd)
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de Manises, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal, Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Zaragoza, España
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Bruscoli S, Febo M, Riccardi C, Migliorati G. Glucocorticoid Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanisms and Clinical Practice. Front Immunol 2021; 12:691480. [PMID: 34149734 PMCID: PMC8209469 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.691480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). IBD etiopathology is multifactorial and involves alteration of immune cells and chronic activation of the inflammatory cascade against yet unknown environmental factors that trigger the disease. IBD therapy aims at improving the quality of life and reducing the risk of disease-related complications to avoid the need for surgery. There is no specific cure for IBDs, and the focus of therapy is supportive measures and use of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are powerful anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents used to treat many acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. GCs remain basic treatment for moderate-to-severe IBD, but their use is limited by several important adverse drug effects. Topical administration of a second-generation of GCs, such as budesonide and beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP), represents a valid alternative to use of older, systemic GCs. Administration of second-generation GCs shows promisingly high topical activity and less systemic toxicity, but maintenance therapy with these new GCs in IBD patients is associated with multiple adverse effects. In this review, we make a comparative analysis of the efficacy of first-generation and second-generation GCs in IBD treatment. Unraveling GC biology at the molecular level to uncouple their clinical benefits from detrimental effects is important. One approach is to consider new GC mediators, such as glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper, which may have similar anti-inflammatory properties, but avoids the side effects of GCs. This in-depth analysis can help to improve the development and the clinical outcomes of GC therapies in IBD.
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- Stefano Bruscoli
- Section of Pharmacology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Dorrington AM, Selinger CP, Parkes GC, Smith M, Pollok RC, Raine T. The Historical Role and Contemporary Use of Corticosteroids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 14:1316-1329. [PMID: 32170314 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaa053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The use of corticosteroids to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] has been the bedrock of IBD therapeutics since the pioneering work of Truelove and Witts in the UK in the 1950s and subsequent large cohort studies in the USA and Europe. Nevertheless, although effective for induction of remission, these agents do not maintain remission and are associated with a long list of recognised side effects, including a risk of increased mortality. With the arrival of an increasing number of therapies for patients with IBD, the question arises as to whether we are using these agents appropriately in contemporary practice. This review discusses the historical background to steroid usage in IBD, and also provides a brief review of the literature on side effects of corticosteroid treatment as relevant to IBD patients. Data on licensed medications are presented with specific reference to the achievement of corticosteroid-free remission. We review available international data on the incidence of corticosteroid exposure and excess, and discuss some of the observations we and others have made concerning health care and patient-level factors associated with the risk of corticosteroid exposure, including identification of 'at-risk' populations.
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- Alexander M Dorrington
- Department of Gastroenterology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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Al‐Ani AH, Prentice RE, Rentsch CA, Johnson D, Ardalan Z, Heerasing N, Garg M, Campbell S, Sasadeusz J, Macrae FA, Ng SC, Rubin DT, Christensen B. Review article: prevention, diagnosis and management of COVID-19 in the IBD patient. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2020; 52:54-72. [PMID: 32348598 PMCID: PMC7267115 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has emerged as a public health emergency. All nations are seriously challenged as the virus spreads rapidly across the globe with no regard for borders. The primary management of IBD involves treating uncontrolled inflammation with most patients requiring immune-based therapies. However, these therapies may weaken the immune system and potentially place IBD patients at increased risk of infections and infectious complications including those from COVID-19. AIM To summarise the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, review unique concerns regarding IBD management and infection risk during the pandemic and assess COVID-19 management options and drug interactions in the IBD population. METHODS A literature review on IBD, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 was undertaken and relevant literature was summarised and critically examined. RESULTS IBD patients do not appear to be more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and there is no evidence of an association between IBD therapies and increased risk of COVID-19. IBD medication adherence should be encouraged to prevent disease flare but where possible high-dose systemic corticosteroids should be avoided. Patients should exercise social distancing, optimise co-morbidities and be up to date with influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. If a patient develops COVID-19, immune suppressing medications should be withheld until infection resolution and if trial medications for COVID-19 are being considered, potential drug interactions should be checked. CONCLUSIONS IBD patient management presents a challenge in the current COVID-19 pandemic. The primary focus should remain on keeping bowel inflammation controlled and encouraging medication adherence.
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- Aysha H. Al‐Ani
- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Victorian Infectious Diseases UnitThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Victorian Infectious Diseases UnitThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Victorian Infectious Diseases UnitThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of Medicine and TherapeuticsInstitute of Digestive DiseaseState Key Laboratory of Digestive DiseasesLi Ka Shing Institute of Health ScienceThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong Special Administrative RegionChina
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease CenterUniversity of Chicago MedicineChicagoILUSA
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVic.Australia
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Sebastian S, Gonzalez HA, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Safety of Drugs During Previous and Current Coronavirus Pandemics: Lessons for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 14:1632-1643. [PMID: 32520312 PMCID: PMC7314090 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaa120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The coronavirus 2019 [COVID-19] pandemic has posed challenges in the routine care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. One of the key challenges is quantification of the risks of immunosuppressive and biological therapies in IBD patients during the pandemic. The similarities and differences between previous coronavirus outbreaks and the pathobiology of the infections can give useful information in understanding the risks, and perhaps potential beneficial aspects of drugs used in IBD. Although clinical, immunological and pharmacological data from the experience with previous coronavirus outbreaks cannot be automatically translated to predict the safety of IBD therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the signals so far from these outbreaks on IBD patients who are on immunomodulators and biologics are reassuring to patients and clinicians alike.
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- S Sebastian
- IBD Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
- Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
- Corresponding author: Prof S Sebastian MD FRCP, IBD Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom, e-mail:
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- IBD Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France
- Inserm U1256 NGERE, Lorraine University, Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France
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Blackwell J, Selinger C, Raine T, Parkes G, Smith MA, Pollok R. Steroid use and misuse: a key performance indicator in the management of IBD. Frontline Gastroenterol 2020; 12:207-213. [PMID: 33907617 PMCID: PMC8040510 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2019-101288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Corticosteroids remain an important tool for inducing remission in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but they have no role in maintenance of remission. The significant adverse side effect profile of these drugs means their use should be avoided where possible or measures taken to reduce their risk. Despite an expanding array of alternative therapies, corticosteroid dependency and excess remain common. Appropriate steroid use is now regarded a key performance indicator in the management of IBD. This article aims to outline indications for corticosteroid use in IBD, their risks and strategies to reduce their use and misuse.
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- Jonathan Blackwell
- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Leeds Gastroenterology Institute, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
- The Leeds Institute of Research at St James’, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Digestives Diseases Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, UK
- Department of Gastroenterology, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Division of Infection and Immunity, St George’s University London, London, UK
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- Vito Annese
- Department of Gastroenterology, Valiant Clinic and American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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Salice M, Rizzello F, Calabrese C, Calandrini L, Gionchetti P. A current overview of corticosteroid use in active ulcerative colitis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 13:557-561. [PMID: 30947569 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2019.1604219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes continuous mucosal inflammation of the colon. New biological drugs have been developed in order to avoid colectomy, but corticosteroids still play a crucial role in management of active UC. Areas covered: We reviewed the current literature about the importance of corticosteroid use in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. The evidence reviewed in this article is a summation of relevant scientific publications, expert opinion statements, and current practice guidelines. This review is a summary of expert opinion in the field without a formal systematic review of evidence. Expert opinion: Corticosteroids represent the mainstay of treatment in patients with severe UC and are very effective in inducing remission in mild to moderate flares not responding to combined oral and topical mesalazine. A valid alternative to systemic corticosteroids is represented by poorly absorbed steroids, such as Beclomethasone dipropionate and Budesonide MMX. In mild-moderate distal disease topical administration of corticosteroids (both systemic and BDP) is an effective alternative to topical mesalazine. However, corticosteroids do not represent a therapeutic option as a maintenance treatment since they are associated with multiple adverse effects.
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- Marco Salice
- a Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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- a Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy
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Jeong DY, Kim S, Son MJ, Son CY, Kim JY, Kronbichler A, Lee KH, Shin JI. Induction and maintenance treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: A comprehensive review. Autoimmun Rev 2019; 18:439-454. [PMID: 30844556 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are the two major types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We conducted a comprehensive review of meta-analyses to summarize the reported effectiveness of different drugs for IBD. We performed a literature search and a total of 110 meta-analyses from 66 articles were summarized and re-analyzed (62 in UC and 48 in CD). In summary, 5-ASA was more effective than placebo in both induction and maintenance treatment of UC, but there were conflicting results on the effect of 5-ASA on the induction treatment or relapse of CD. The use of immunomodulatory agents in the induction or maintenance phase of UC and CD using immunomodulators appeared to be more effective than placebo, but the results were impacted by small number of patients, discordant results with the largest study and risk of biases. Anti-TNF-α and anti-integrin therapeutic antibodies in both, induction and maintenance, showed a better efficacy than placebo in a large proportion of patients analyzed. Other agents, such as probiotics, antibiotics, omega-3, were shown to be more effective than placebo, but the same issues arose as stated above with the use of immunomodulatory agents. In conclusion, we performed a comprehensive review of meta-analysis on comparative efficacy of pharmacotherapy used in the management of IBD. Our review will augment our understanding of the treatment of UC and CD by providing a guideline for interpreting the statistically significant findings and discusses the optimal choice for IBD treatment.
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- Dong Yeon Jeong
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Pediatric IBD Research Group, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Rizzello F, Mazza M, Salice M, Calabrese C, Calafiore A, Campieri M, Gionchetti P. The safety of beclomethasone dipropionate in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2018; 17:963-969. [DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2018.1510914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Fernando Rizzello
- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery (DIMEC), IBD unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Management of unclassified inflammatory bowel disease in children requires an individualized approach. DRUGS & THERAPY PERSPECTIVES 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40267-017-0451-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The use of oral corticosteroids in inflammatory bowel diseases in Italy: An IG-IBD survey. Dig Liver Dis 2017; 49:1092-1097. [PMID: 28801181 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM To evaluate how Italian gastroenterologists use corticosteroids in clinical practice for the treatment of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). MATERIAL AND METHODS All members of the Italian Group for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IG-IBD) were invited to fill in a web-based questionnaire. RESULTS 131/448 (29.2%) members completed the survey. In mild-to-moderate UC and CD relapses, low-bioavailability steroids (LBS) are first-line therapy for 37% and 42% of clinicians, respectively. In case of failure, immediate step-up to biologics or immunosuppressants is considered by 23% and 29%. Regarding conventional corticosteroids (CCS), a fixed starting dose is prescribed by 50%, and a weight-based dose by 22%. Tapering is started after 7-10days by 41% and after 14days by 32%. The preferred tapering schedule is 5mg/week. In case of CCS failure, 47% switch to parenteral steroids before considering shifting to different drug classes. In case of symptoms recurrence during tapering, 14% re-increase the dose and try tapering again. Before prescribing steroids, 72% do not prescribe any specific evaluation whereas during treatment some evaluation is performed by 85%. Vitamin D and calcium supplements are routinely prescribed along with steroids by 38%. CONCLUSIONS Several discrepancies and some deviation from the available guidelines were recorded among Italian gastroenterologists regarding corticosteroids use in IBD patients.
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Dubinsky MC. Reviewing treatments and outcomes in the evolving landscape of ulcerative colitis. Postgrad Med 2017; 129:538-553. [DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1319730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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D'Arcangelo G, Aloi M. Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Unclassified in Children: Diagnosis and Pharmacological Management. Paediatr Drugs 2017; 19:113-120. [PMID: 28150131 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-017-0213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that include Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) and inflammatory bowel disease-unclassified (IBDU). The latter defines a subgroup of patients with clinical and endoscopic evidence of chronic colitis, without specific features of either CD or UC. These patients will possibly be re-classified as having UC or CD during the follow-up, although a significant percentage of them will keep the diagnosis of IBDU. IBDU is the rarest subtype of IBD, both in children and in adults, although it is twice as common among the pediatric population, especially in the younger ages. The diagnosis can only be made after a comprehensive diagnostic work-up, combining clinical history, physical and laboratory examination, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, with histology and imaging of the small bowel. The therapeutic strategy is borrowed from that of UC and CD, although recent data suggest that IBDU has a lower therapeutic burden with a generally mild disease course and a good response to mesalamine. Since there are only few published data on pediatric IBDU, and no guidelines on its management are available, this review aims at summarizing the most recent evidence for the diagnostic work-up with a specific focus on medical and surgical options in the treatment of IBDU.
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- Giulia D'Arcangelo
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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