Publications by authors named "Peter Dietel"
The success of colonoscopy is mainly dependent on the effectiveness of prior bowel preparation (BP). Patients often consider BP to be the most burdensome part of colonoscopy, which might be a main barrier to the procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and effectiveness of colonic irrigation with a new colon hydrotherapy (CHT) device as an alternative to traditional oral BP.
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- CMV infection in ulcerative colitis patients is linked to poorer outcomes and longer recovery times.
- A study of 108 patients showed that those with positive CMV tests faced higher rates of surgery (proctocolectomy) and slower recovery to steroid-free remission.
- Overall, detecting CMV DNA in the colon of these patients indicates an increased likelihood of complications and delays in healing.
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- A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness and safety of taking prolonged-release mesalamine once daily versus twice daily in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
- The trial involved 362 patients and found that 70.9% of those taking 2 g once daily maintained remission after one year compared to 58.9% of those taking 1 g twice daily, showing significant improvement with the once-daily regimen.
- Additionally, adherence to therapy was better in the once-daily group, and overall side effects were similar between both dosing schedules, suggesting that once-daily mesalamine is a more effective and preferred option for maintaining remission in these patients.