Publications by authors named "V D Andersen"
Article Synopsis
- The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the Faroe Islands has significantly increased over the last 60 years, raising concerns about environmental factors and genetic susceptibilities.
- This study compared environmental factors between Faroese IBD patients and a Danish cohort, analyzing data from 2010 to 2022.
- Findings revealed that Faroese patients had higher rates of specific vaccinations and childhood infections, different dietary habits, and variations in smoking behaviors compared to Danish patients.
Microfibrillar-associated protein 4 as a predictive biomarker of treatment response in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases initiating biologics: secondary analyses based on the prospective BELIEVE cohort study.
Rheumatol Int
December 2024
Background: Currently, there are no reliable biomarkers for predicting treatment response in chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs).
Objective: To determine whether serum microfibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4) levels can predict the treatment response to biological therapy in patients with CIDs.
Methods: The BELIEVE study was originally designed as a prospective, multi-center cohort study of 233 patients with either rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, initiating treatment with a biologic agent (or switching to another).
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of a 5-week dynamic finger flexor strength training program on bouldering performance and climbing-specific strength tests. Advanced to elite level boulderers (n = 31) were randomized to a dynamic finger strength training group (DFS) or a control group (CON). The DFS training program consisted of 3 weekly sessions (3-5 sets, 4-10 repetitions per session).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSex and gender in inflammatory bowel disease outcomes and research.
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Patient heterogeneity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) complicates management, with sex, gender, and their intersection with other social identities influencing outcomes.
- An interdisciplinary team explored how sex and gender impact IBD and highlighted the lack of comprehensive studies in this area.
- Incorporating sex and gender considerations into IBD research practices could improve research quality and support personalized medicine, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for IBD patients.
Impact of gluten intake on clinical outcomes in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases initiating biologics: Secondary analysis of the prospective multicentre BELIEVE cohort study.
Scand J Immunol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) are increasingly challenging for healthcare, with many patients responding poorly to biological treatments, leading to interest in dietary changes, particularly gluten-free diets.
- This study explored the effect of gluten intake on the clinical response to biological treatment over 14-16 weeks in 193 CID patients, comparing those with high gluten intake to those with low-to-medium intake.
- Results showed no significant differences in treatment response or secondary outcomes, indicating that gluten intake does not influence the effectiveness of biological therapy in patients with CIDs.