Publications by authors named "M J Sparrow"

The current regulatory approach to U.S. airline pilot mental health may have unintended negative consequences including healthcare avoidance and screening imprecision.

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In this editorial we comment on the article by Pacheco published in a recent issue of the . We focus specifically on the burden of illness associated with perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (PFCD) and the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the management of this condition. Evolving evidence has shifted the diagnostic framework for PFCD from anatomical classification systems, to one that is more nuanced and patient-focused to drive ongoing decision making.

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Article Synopsis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents a complex challenge in predicting prognosis due to its varied disease course and the need for comprehensive assessment beyond just current symptoms.
  • This review utilizes Medline to explore patterns in disease severity, incorporating factors like genetic profiles, quality of life, and clinical histories to better understand the illness's impact on patients.
  • Findings emphasize that IBD severity should account for a combination of inflammatory levels, past complications, and patient-reported outcomes to provide a fuller picture of the disease over time.
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