Publications by authors named "J B Noci"

Background: Data regarding bowel preparation in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are scarce.

Aim: To compare efficacy, safety, and tolerability of low-volume preparations in patients with IBD.

Methods: Single-center, randomized, prescriber, and colonoscopist-blinded clinical trial.

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Despite various opinions and healthy controversy on Ozone Therapy (OT), the practices of this therapy have increased worldwide. Main areas of study with consistent scientific outcomes are the topical treatment of both disk herniation and periodontal disease. On the other hand, there is a net dissociation of the scientific resonance concerning systemic oxygen/ozone treatments.

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Unlabelled: Bakground and Aim: Predictors of the need for surgery in sticturing Crohn's disease (SCD) are lacking. Bowel ultrasound (US) is a harmless, noninvasive, and inexpensive diagnostic procedure that has proven to be a valuable tool in the management of Crohn's disease (CD). Our aim was to identify ultrasonographic findings in SCD that may associate with a higher risk of surgery, allowing us to make early choices regarding treatment election in this specific group of patients.

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Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 has rapidly evolved into a pandemic that has represented a challenge to health systems worldwide. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) units have been forced to change their practices to address the disease and to ensure the quality of care.

Methods: We conducted a national survey among IBD gastroenterologist members of the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Colitis regarding changes of practice, IBD treatments, and diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

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