Declining Corticosteroid Use for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Across Alberta: A Population-Based Cohort Study

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Authors

Cynthia H. Seow · University of Calgary

Stephanie Coward · University of Calgary

Karen I. Kroeker · University of Alberta

Jesse Stach · Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Katharine S. Devitt · Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Laura E. Targownik · Mount Sinai Hospital

Geoffrey C. Nguyen ·

Abstract

An increase in anti-TNF use corresponded to a decline in corticosteroid use and dependence in those with IBD. Inequities in IBD care still exist based on location and age.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Volume 5, Issue 6, pp. 276-286

DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwac021

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