Patient information on Cyclosporine. Includes its effects on IBD, how it is given, how long most patients need to take it for, and what the side-effects are.
Patient information on Prednisone. Includes a description of steroids and their method of action, side-effects from the drug, and information on taking Prednisone with other medications.
Vitamin D Replacement Objective: Monitor for and manage Vitamin D deficiency Patient population: Individuals with known diagnosis of IBD and low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Highlight Box Vitamin D deficiency is common among IBD patients. Restoring and maintaining appropriate levels of Vitamin…
Objective: Provide direction to management of patients with perianal penetrating Crohn’s disease Patient population: Patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection Introduction Perianal Crohn’s disease is a form of Crohn’s disease which causes inflammation around the anus. Perianal manifestations of Crohn’s disease include perianal fistula, perianal…
Objective: Provide direction for the management of patients with Crohn’s disease after a bowel resection Population: Adult patients (> 18 years) with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection Introduction Although surgery is not curative, it is an important intervention…
Suspected IBD Outpatient Flare Objective: Optimal management of IBD flare. Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of IBD. Highlight Box The completed assessment will be used to triage patient symptoms to determine the degree of urgency. Good clinical judgement, assessment skills and knowledge of IBD will…
Objective: Provide direction regarding choice of therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of ulcerative colitis Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine limited to the mucosal layer of the colon extending proximally from the rectum, to varying…
