Inflammatory bowel diseases
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Inflamm. Bowel Dis. · May 2016
The Economic and Health-related Impact of Crohn's Disease in the United States: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey.
Approximately 593,000 to 780,000 people in the United States (US) have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease (CD), and an additional 33,000 are diagnosed yearly. Our objective was to estimate CD's impact on medical costs, lost earnings, work and school absences, health status, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the US and to compute current and forecasted national costs. ⋯ CD is responsible for increased medical care costs and lower earnings, health status, and HRQOL. These data can serve as benchmarks when examining future CD-related costs and HRQOL.
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Inflamm. Bowel Dis. · May 2016
Association Between Parkinson's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: a Nationwide Taiwanese Retrospective Cohort Study.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder. Previous studies have suggested that chronic systemic inflammation increases the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD). This study examined the effects of IBD on the development of PD. ⋯ We suggest that IBD is associated with an increased risk of PD. Patients with IBD should be aware of the potential risk for PD development.