Publications by authors named "Sita V Jansen"

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  • In the LADI trial, researchers found that extending adalimumab (ADA) dosing intervals was just as effective as standard dosing for Crohn's disease patients in remission.
  • The study aimed to create a prediction model to identify patients who could successfully increase their dosing intervals based on trial data.
  • Results showed that 60.6% of patients successfully extended their dosing, with certain factors (like smoking and prior surgeries) making success less likely; the model's effectiveness needs further external validation before clinical use.
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Background And Aims: The modified Rutgeerts score (mRS) is widely used for the assessment of endoscopic postoperative recurrence (ePOR) in Crohn's disease (CD) after ileocolic resection to guide therapeutic decisions. To improve the validity and prognostic value of this endoscopic assessment, 2 new scores have been proposed. This study assessed the interobserver agreement of the current score (mRS) and the new endoscopic score for ePOR in CD.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of lengthening adalimumab dosing intervals for patients with Crohn's disease who are in stable remission, compared to the standard two-week interval.
  • A total of 174 patients participated, with results showing no significant difference in overall quality of life and total costs between the extended interval and control groups, although medication costs were lower in the extended group.
  • Increased dosing intervals were deemed cost-effective if the value of a quality-adjusted life year is below €53,960, suggesting that for higher valuations, the conventional dosing remains more favorable.
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  • The LADI study investigated the effects of extending adalimumab dosing intervals in stable Crohn's disease patients compared to conventional 2-week dosing, focusing on clinical outcomes and the risk of infections.
  • Patients in the intervention group increased their dosing to every 3 weeks and then possibly to every 4 weeks, while the control group maintained the 2-week schedule.
  • The primary measure of effectiveness was the incidence of persistent disease flare-ups over 48 weeks, with a specific non-inferiority margin of 15% for comparing outcomes.
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Background And Aim: A good bowel preparation is essential for optimal visualization of the large intestine. Several preparations with a difference in composition and volume are available. We compared five methods for bowel cleansing quality and patients' acceptability.

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