BD-related costs remained stable over two years. However, the proportion of anti-TNF-related healthcare costs increased, while hospitalization costs decreased. Factors associated with increased... Show moreBD-related costs remained stable over two years. However, the proportion of anti-TNF-related healthcare costs increased, while hospitalization costs decreased. Factors associated with increased costs were penetrating disease course in CD and age <40 in UC. Show less
Severs, M.; Erp, S.J.H. van; Valk, M.E. van der; Mangen, M.J.J.; Fidder, H.H.; Have, M. van der; ... ; Dutch Initiative Crohn Colitis 2016
There is a robust dose-dependent association between active smoking and EIMs in both CD and UC patients. Smoking cessation was found to result in a rapid reduction of EIM prevalence to levels... Show moreThere is a robust dose-dependent association between active smoking and EIMs in both CD and UC patients. Smoking cessation was found to result in a rapid reduction of EIM prevalence to levels encountered in never smokers. Show less
Valk, M.E. van der; Mangen, M.J.J.; Severs, M.; Have, M. van der; Dijkstra, G.; Bodegraven, A.A. van; ... ; Dutch Initiative Crohn Colitis 2015