Posts In: Treatment

Initiation and Tapering of Corticosteroids Objective: To minimize the risk of repeated corticosteroid use for the treatment of IBD. Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of IBD. Highlight Box Corticosteroids should only be used for short-term induction therapy to treat acute IBD flares. These clinical decision support…

Objective: Provide direction regarding choice of therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of ulcerative colitis These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare. International guidelines from…

Objective: Provide direction regarding choice of therapy for patients with Crohn’s disease. Patient population: Adult patients (>18years) with known diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare. International…

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   These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare.

Patient information for Ustekinumab including a description of interleukin 12 and 23, antibody to interleukin 12 and 23. Also includes information about side-effects from the drug and the cost.

Patient information on Vedolizumab. Includes descriptions of integrin and adhesion molecules and how antibodies to adhesion molecules work. Describes the method of action of the drug and covers the risks/side-effects involved.