Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ben Kang"
- Ben Kang's recent research focuses on the impact of obesity, biomarker prediction, and treatment efficacy in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), emphasizing clinical outcomes and the development of predictive models for patient management.
- Notable studies include the evaluation of anti-TNF therapy responses in overweight children with IBD, and the creation of a deep learning model that utilizes stool photos to predict mucosal inflammation in ulcerative colitis patients.
- Kang's work also explores innovative assessment tools, such as a self-screening questionnaire for perianal symptoms in Crohn's disease, as well as investigating the safety and effectiveness of various treatment regimens, including ustekinumab and vedolizumab in pediatric populations.