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SUBMITTER: Chudy-Onwugaje KO
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6468492 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Chudy-Onwugaje Kenechukwu O KO Christian Kaci E KE Farraye Francis A FA Cross Raymond K RK
Inflammatory bowel diseases 20190401 5
Over the last 2 decades, novel therapies targeting several immune pathways have been developed for the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Although anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents remain the firstline treatment for moderate to severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, many patients will require alternative agents, due to nonresponse, loss of response, or intolerance of anti-TNFs. Furthermore, patients may request newer therapies due to improved safety p ...[more]