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Lee YJ, Kwak SG, Kim ES, Kim SK, Lee HS, Chung YJ, Jang BI, Kim KO, Kim J, Jo HH, Kim EY. Mobile monitoring system detects the disease activity pattern and shows the association with clinical outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9405. [PMID: 38658648 PMCID: PMC11043071 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59914-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
We aimed to determine whether Crohn's disease (CD) activity patterns assessed via a web-based symptom diary can help predict clinical outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed CD. Patients diagnosed with CD within the preceding 3 months were prospectively enrolled at four tertiary centers. All patients recorded their symptoms on a website using a smartphone at least once a week. The index outcomes were disease-related admission and surgery during follow-up. The disease activity from enrollment to outcome or last follow-up was reviewed for pattern analysis. Cox regression analysis was used to identify the predictors of disease outcomes. A total of 102 patients were enrolled. During a median follow-up period of 42 months, 25 (24.5%) and 6 (5.9%) patients required admission and surgery, respectively. Poor activity pattern was an independent predictor of disease-related hospitalization (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 3.96; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.5-10.45; p = 0.005). A poor activity pattern (aHR, 19.48; 95% CI 1.86-203.95; p = 0.013) and female sex (aHR, 11.28; 95% CI 1.49-85.01; p = 0.018) were found to be independent predictors of bowel resection. CD disease activity patterns monitored through the mobile monitoring system may help predict clinical outcomes, such as disease-related hospitalization and surgery, in patients with newly diagnosed CD.
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeuk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeuk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeuk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeuk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, 317‑1 Daemyung 5 Dong, Daegu, 705-703, South Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, 317‑1 Daemyung 5 Dong, Daegu, 705-703, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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Espino AM, Armina-Rodriguez A, Alvarez L, Ocasio-Malavé C, Ramos-Nieves R, Rodriguez Martinó EI, López-Marte P, Torres EA, Sariol CA. The Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG1 and IgG3 Antibody Isotypes with Limited Neutralizing Capacity against Omicron Elicited in a Latin Population a Switch toward IgG4 after Multiple Doses with the mRNA Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine. Viruses 2024; 16:187. [PMID: 38399963 PMCID: PMC10893502 DOI: 10.3390/v16020187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the profiles of IgG subclasses in COVID-19 convalescent Puerto Rican subjects and compare these profiles with those of non-infected immunocompetent or immunocompromised subjects that received two or more doses of an mRNA vaccine. The most notable findings from this study are as follows: (1) Convalescent subjects that were not hospitalized developed high and long-lasting antibody responses. (2) Both IgG1 and IgG3 subclasses were more prevalent in the SARS-CoV-2-infected population, whereas IgG1 was more prevalent after vaccination. (3) Individuals that were infected and then later received two doses of an mRNA vaccine exhibited a more robust neutralizing capacity against Omicron than those that were never infected and received two doses of an mRNA vaccine. (4) A class switch toward the "anti-inflammatory" antibody isotype IgG4 was induced a few weeks after the third dose, which peaked abruptly and remained at high levels for a long period. Moreover, the high levels of IgG4 were concurrent with high neutralizing percentages against various VOCs including Omicron. (5) Subjects with IBD also produced IgG4 antibodies after the third dose, although these antibody levels had a limited effect on the neutralizing capacity. Knowing that the mRNA vaccines do not prevent infections, the Omicron subvariants have been shown to be less pathogenic, and IgG4 levels have been associated with immunotolerance and numerous negative effects, the recommendations for the successive administration of booster vaccinations to people should be revised.
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- Ana M. Espino
- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
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- Gastroenterology Research Unit, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR 00925, USA; (E.I.R.M.); (P.L.-M.); (E.A.T.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA
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- Gastroenterology Research Unit, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR 00925, USA; (E.I.R.M.); (P.L.-M.); (E.A.T.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA
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- Gastroenterology Research Unit, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR 00925, USA; (E.I.R.M.); (P.L.-M.); (E.A.T.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA; (A.A.-R.); (L.A.); (C.O.-M.); (R.R.-N.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA
- Unit of Comparative Medicine, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00936, USA
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Perdalkar S, Basthi Mohan P, Musunuri B, Rajpurohit S, Shetty S, Bhat K, Pai CG. Thiopurine therapy in inflammatory bowel disease in the pandemic era: Safe or unsafe? Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 116:109597. [PMID: 36702073 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's disease (CD) and Ulcerative colitis (UC) are the two major types affecting millions across the globe. Various immunomodulatory drugs consisting of small molecules (thiopurines, methotrexate and tofacitinib) and biologics are used to treat IBD. Thiopurines (TP) are widely used in the treatment of IBD and it plays an important role both alone and in combination with anti-TNF agents as IBD maintenance therapy. Although the advent of biologics therapy has significantly advanced the management of IBD, TP remains the mainstay of treatment in resource-limited and low economic settings. However, the recently commenced pandemic has raised uncertainty over the safety of the use of immunosuppressant drugs such as TP among healthcare care providers and patients, as there is a scarcity of data on whether IBD patients are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection or more prone to its severe outcomes. AIM This review aims to encapsulate evidence on the risk of COVID-19 infection and its severe prognosis in IBD patients on TP. Additionally, it also evaluates the role of TP in inhibiting the viral protease, a potential drug target, essential for the replication and pathogenesis of the virus. CONCLUSION Emerging evidence suggests that TP therapy is safe during the current pandemic and does not carry an elevated risk when used as monotherapy or in combination with other IBD drugs. In-vitro studies demonstrate that TP is a potential therapeutic for present and future betacoronavirus pandemics.
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- Shailesh Perdalkar
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India.
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Rosa I, Conti C, Zito L, Efthymakis K, Neri M, Porcelli P. Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A Longitudinal Disease Activity-Controlled Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1103. [PMID: 36673856 PMCID: PMC9859077 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present longitudinal study aimed to investigate the burden of disease activity change on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the two different pandemic waves in 2020 and 2021. A sample of 221 IBD patients (recruited during March-May 2020 for T0 and March-May 2021 for T1) was included. The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R)) and HRQoL (Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ)) were assessed. Post-traumatic COVID-19-related symptoms (IES-R) were not significantly different across the disease activity-related groups. Conversely, IBDQ was consistently higher in patients with persistent, quiescent disease activity compared to the other groups, as expected. Even after controlling for baseline IES-R, repeated-measures ANCOVA showed a non-significant main effect of time (p = 0.60) but a significant time-per-group interaction effect with a moderate effect size (η2 = 0.08). During the two different phases of pandemic restrictions, IBD-specific HRQoL was modified by disease-related factors such as disease activity, rather than by the post-traumatic symptoms of COVID-19. This lends further weight to the need for developing an evidence-based, integrated, biopsychosocial model of care for patients with IBD to identify subjective and objective factors that affect the burden of disease.
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- Ilenia Rosa
- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health, and Territorial Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health, and Territorial Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Lee YJ, Kim ES. Vaccination strategies for Korean patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Korean J Intern Med 2022; 37:920-930. [PMID: 35934888 PMCID: PMC9449215 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2022.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are vulnerable to vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Immunosuppressive drugs, which are often used to manage IBD, may increase this vulnerability and attenuate vaccine efficacy. Thus, healthcare providers should understand infectious diseases and schedule vaccinations for them to reduce the infection-related burden of patients with IBD. All patients with IBD should be assessed in terms of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases at the time of IBD diagnosis, and be vaccinated appropriately. Vaccination is becoming more important because of the unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global health crisis. This review focuses on recent updates to vaccination strategies for Korean patients with IBD.
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Institute for Medical Science, Keimyung University, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu,
Korea
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López-Marte P, Soto-González A, Ramos-Tollinchi L, Torres-Jorge S, Ferre M, Rodríguez-Martinó E, Torres EA, Sariol CA. Inefficient Induction of Neutralizing Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy after Receiving a Third mRNA Vaccine Dose. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10081301. [PMID: 36016189 PMCID: PMC9414888 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10081301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often relies on biological and immunomodulatory agents for remission through immunosuppression, raising concerns regarding the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine's effectiveness. The emergent variants have hindered the vaccine neutralization capacity, and whether the third vaccine dose can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants in this population remains unknown. This study aims to evaluate the humoral response of SARS-CoV-2 variants in patients with IBD 60 days after the third vaccine dose [BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna)]. Fifty-six subjects with IBD and 12 healthy subjects were recruited. Ninety percent of patients with IBD (49/56) received biologics and/or immunomodulatory therapy. Twenty-four subjects with IBD did not develop effective neutralizing capability against the Omicron variant. Seventy percent (17/24) of those subjects received anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy [10 = adalimumab, 7 = infliximab], two of which had a history of COVID-19 infection, and one subject did not develop immune neutralization against three other variants: Gamma, Epsilon, and Kappa. All subjects in the control group developed detectable antibodies and effective neutralization against all seven SARS-CoV-2 variants. Our study shows that patients with IBD might not be protected against SARS-CoV-2 variants, and more extensive studies are needed to evaluate optimal immunity.
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- Paola López-Marte
- Gastroenterology Research, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
- Correspondence:
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- Gastroenterology Research, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Gastroenterology Research, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Gastroenterology Research, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Gastroenterology Research, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
- Division of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00925, Puerto Rico
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Esposito S, Caminiti C, Giordano R, Argentiero A, Ramundo G, Principi N. Risks of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccines in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Evidence. Front Immunol 2022; 13:933774. [PMID: 35812420 PMCID: PMC9260046 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.933774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease, are a group of chronic, immune mediated conditions that are presumed to occur in genetically susceptible individuals because of a dysregulated intestinal immune response to environmental factors. IBD patients can be considered subjects with an aberrant immune response that makes them at increased risk of infections, particularly those due to opportunistic pathogens. In many cases this risk is significantly increased by the therapy they receive. Aim of this narrative review is to describe the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IBD. Available data indicate that patients with IBD do not have an increased susceptibility to infection with SARS-CoV-2 and that, if infected, in the majority of the cases they must not modify the therapy in place because this does not negatively affect the COVID-19 course. Only corticosteroids should be reduced or suspended due to the risk of causing severe forms. Furthermore, COVID-19 seems to modify the course of IBD mainly due to the impact on intestinal disease of the psychological factors deriving from the measures implemented to deal with the pandemic. The data relating to the immune response induced by SARS-CoV-2 or by COVID-19 vaccines can be considered much less definitive. It seems certain that the immune response to disease and vaccines is not substantially different from that seen in healthy subjects, with the exception of patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor alone or in combination with other immunosuppressants who showed a reduced immune response. How much, however, this problem reduces induced protection is not known. Moreover, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on IBD course and immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccines has not been studied and deserves attention. Further studies capable of facing and solving unanswered questions are needed in order to adequately protect IBD patients from the risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Susanna Esposito
- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Research and Innovation Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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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
Abstract
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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Lee YJ, Kim SE, Park YE, Chang JY, Song HJ, Kim DH, Yang YJ, Kim BC, Lee JG, Yang HC, Myung SJ. Update on SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: what clinicians need to know. Intest Res 2022; 20:386-388. [PMID: 35263961 PMCID: PMC9344238 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2020.00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Colorectal Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee YJ, Kim SE, Park YE, Chang JY, Song HJ, Kim DH, Yang YJ, Kim BC, Lee JG, Yang HC, Choi M, Myung SJ. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease: expert consensus statement by KASID. Intest Res 2022; 20:171-183. [PMID: 34974674 PMCID: PMC9081989 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2021.00098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel coronavirus, is threatening global health worldwide with unprecedented contagiousness and severity. The best strategy to overcome COVID-19 is a vaccine. Various vaccines are currently being developed, and mass vaccination is in progress. Despite the very encouraging clinical trial results of these vaccines, there is insufficient information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients facing various issues. After reviewing current evidence and international guidelines, the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases developed an expert consensus statement on COVID-19 vaccination issues for Korean IBD patients. This expert consensus statement emphasizes that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccination be strongly recommended for IBD patients, and it is safe for IBD patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy.
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University College of Korea, Jeju, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Hospital, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Colorectal Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee JW, Song EM, Jung SA, Jung SH, Kim KW, Koh SJ, Lee HJ, Hong SW, Park JH, Hwang SW, Yang DH, Ye BD, Byeon JS, Myung SJ, Yang SK, Park SH. Clinical Course of COVID-19 in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: a KASID Multicenter Study. J Korean Med Sci 2021; 36:e336. [PMID: 34904410 PMCID: PMC8668498 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
In 2020, the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) began to spread worldwide and remains an ongoing medical challenge. This case series reports on the clinical features and characteristics of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and confirmed COVID-19 infection. From February 2020 to March 2021, nine patients with IBD had confirmed COVID-19 across four hospitals in Korea. The median age at COVID-19 diagnosis was 42 years. Six patients were male, and seven patients had ulcerative colitis (UC). No patients required oxygen therapy, intensive care unit hospitalizations, or died. The most common symptom was fever, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms developed as diarrhea in five patients with UC. Oral steroids were used to combat UC aggravation in two patients. In this case series of nine IBD patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Korea, the clinical presentation was predominately a mild respiratory tract infection. Most patients with UC developed new GI symptoms including diarrhea.
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- Jin Wook Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Corrias A, Cortes GM, Bardanzellu F, Melis A, Fanos V, Marcialis MA. Risk, Course, and Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adults with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:children8090753. [PMID: 34572185 PMCID: PMC8468140 DOI: 10.3390/children8090753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Susceptibility and disease course of COVID-19 among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are unclear and epidemiological data on the topic are still limited. There is some concern that patients with immuno-mediated diseases such as IBD, which are frequently treated with immunosuppressive therapies, may have an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection with its related serious adverse outcomes, including intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death. Corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologic drugs, which are commonly prescribed to these patients, have been associated with higher rates of severe viral and bacterial infections including influenza and pneumonia. It is not known whether these drugs can be so harmful as to justify their interruption during COVID-19 infection or if, on the contrary, patients with IBD can benefit from them. As shown by recent reports, it cannot be excluded that drugs that suppress the immune system can block the characteristic cytokine storm of severe forms of COVID-19 and consequently reduce mortality. Another cause for concern is the up-regulation of angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) receptors that has been noticed in these patients, which could facilitate the entry and replication of SARS-CoV-2. The aim of this narrative review is to clarify the susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with IBD, the clinical characteristics of patients who contract the infection, and the relationship between the severity of COVID-19 and immunosuppressive treatment.
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Yong HM, Park SJ, Jeon SR, Park H, Kim HG, Lee TH, Park J, Kim JO, Lee JS, Ko BM, Goong HJ, Park S. Endoscopy within 7 days after detecting high calprotectin levels can be useful for therapeutic decision-making in ulcerative colitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27065. [PMID: 34449501 PMCID: PMC8389889 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the appropriate time interval to identify the association between the fecal calprotectin (FC) test and endoscopic activity, and to evaluate whether the time interval affects the therapeutic plan adjustment in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).This study included 103 patients who underwent FC tests and endoscopic examinations within the past three months. The FC test results classified cases into three groups as follows: moderate to severe (>200, >250, or >300 μg/g), mild (100-200, 100-250, or 100-300 μg/g), and inactive (<100 μg/g) activity. The Mayo endoscopic subscore was used to determine endoscopic activity. Therapeutic plan adjustment included the addition or increased dosage of anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, immunomodulators, and biologics.Using the cutoff value for FC of 200 μg/g, the appropriate time interval for dividing the association and non-association between Mayo endoscopic subscore and FC was 7 days (sensitivity, 74.4%; specificity, 50.0%; area under the curve [AUC], 0.6032). When using FC 250 or 300 μg/g, the appropriate time interval was 5.5 days, with a sensitivity of 71.7% and specificity of 49.1 (AUC 0.5862) in FC 250 μg/g, a sensitivity of 69.6%, and a specificity of 47.4 (AUC 0.5549) for FC 300 μg/g. Therapeutic plans changed in 29.1% of patients. In patients with shorter intervals (≤7 days) between the FC test and endoscopy, significant therapeutic plan adjustments were observed in patients with UC (36.5% vs. 17.5%, P = .047).Although the need for endoscopy within 7 days after detecting high FC (≥ 200 μg/g) was not statistically supported, endoscopy within a shorter interval (≤7 days) in UC patients with high FC can help determine the therapeutic plan.
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- Ho Min Yong
- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, Institute for Digestive Research, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of biostatistics, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Park YE, Lee YJ, Chang JY, Song HJ, Kim DH, Yang YJ, Kim BC, Lee JG, Yang HC, Choi M, Kim SE, Myung SJ. [KASID Guidance for Clinical Practice Management of Adult Inflammatory Bowel Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Consensus Statement]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2021; 78:105-116. [PMID: 34446633 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2021.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has reduced the ability to prevent or control chronic disease due to the concerns about safety in accessing health care. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition requiring long- term sustained treatment, which is difficult in the current panedemic situation. The Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (KASID) has developed an expert consensus statement on the clinical practice management of adult inflammatory bowel disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. This expert consensus statement is based on guidelines and clinical reports from several countries around the world. It provides recommendations to deal with the risk of COVID-19 and medication use in IBD patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and emphasizes the importance of right treatment approach to avoid worsening of the disease condition in IBD patients.
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- Yong Eun Park
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Hospital, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Colorectal Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee YJ, Kim SE, Park YE, Chang JY, Song HJ, Kim DH, Yang YJ, Kim BC, Lee JG, Yang HC, Choi M, Myung SJ. [SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination for Adult Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Expert Consensus Statements by KASID]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2021; 78:117-128. [PMID: 34446634 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2021.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel coronavirus, is threatening global health worldwide with unprecedented contagiousness and severity. The best strategy to overcome COVID-19 is a vaccine. Various vaccines are currently being developed, and mass vaccination is in progress. Despite the very encouraging clinical trial results of these vaccines, there is insufficient information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients facing various issues. After reviewing current evidence and international guidelines, the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (KASID) developed an expert consensus statement on COVID-19 vaccination issues for Korean IBD patients. This expert consensus statement emphasizes that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination be strongly recommended for IBD patients, and it is safe for IBD patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy.
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Hospital, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Colorectal Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee YJ, Kim KO, Kim MC, Cho KB, Park KS, Jang BI. Perceptions and Behaviors of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease during the COVID-19 Crisis. Gut Liver 2021; 16:81-91. [PMID: 34238769 PMCID: PMC8761924 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background/Aims This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and behaviors of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the major epidemic area in Korea. Methods Between April and May 2020, a cross-sectional survey was performed at two tertiary hospitals in Daegu, South Korea, on patients’ experiences, coping strategies and perceptions. Results Most of the 544 patients participating in the survey strictly adhered to personal protection guidance against COVID-19. In the early COVID-19 crisis, many patients canceled or postponed hospital visits (57.5%) and rescheduled biologics administrations (26.4%). Although 13.6% utilized telemedicine, the frequency of individuals leaving their homes remained unchanged. Although 50.4% were concerned about their susceptibility to COVID-19, 72.2% adhered to their treatment for IBD. In patients taking biologics or Janus kinase inhibitors, 86.8% disagreed that they should discontinue their medication as a preventative measure against COVID-19, but 21.9% actually discontinued their medications. Of those with discordance between the perception of IBD drug adherence and active behaviors, 5.4% of all and 39.4% of biologics or Janus kinase inhibitors withheld drugs specifically due to fear of COVID-19. Only 7% of all patients discussed drug safety with their physicians. The level of concern for COVID-19 depended on the type of drug used. Conclusions Patients with IBD showed concerns about the increased risk of COVID-19 due to IBD or their medications, and a considerable number of patients withheld their medications without consulting medical staff. Enhanced active communications with patients with IBD and appropriate health-related education should be provided.
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- Yoo Jin Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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