Ulcerative Colitis
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Update in Medical Therapy of Ulcerative Colitis
Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) has been extensively evaluated and is considered the first-line therapy for mild to...
Fifty Years of the World Gastroenterology Organisation
In parallel with these organizational developments, the field of gastroenterology itself has witnessed tremendous progress. Who could have envisaged...
Biologics or Surgery—Which Is Better for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?
Management of Ulcerative Colitis—The Surgical Option A proctocolectomy is a cure for UC. The surgical options include a conventional Brooke...
Advances in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Biologic therapeutic strategies that have been tested or are still partly under investigation in multicentre studies include inhibitors of...
Second-line Medical Therapy for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis – Saving Colons or Risking Lives?
It is clear that 30–40% of patients will not respond to corticosteroid therapy, and the current standard of care for these patients remains urgent...
