Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Cure8 research brief
Why This Matters
Older adults with IBD may have different disease features, treatment risks (especially from steroids), and health priorities than younger patients. Understanding age-specific issues can influence treatment choices, monitoring, and prevention of complications.
Who Should Pay Attention
Older adults with IBD, caregivers of elderly patients, gastroenterologists, primary care clinicians, and researchers focused on IBD in aging populations.
Study Snapshot
Story typeResearch paper
Evidence typeResearch paper
Source depthMetadata only
What To Know
This article is a review-style clinical study about how age affects IBD presentation and management in older adults, summarizing epidemiology, treatment patterns, and complications.
It highlights differences in disease onset, medication use (including corticosteroids), risks of steroid-related complications, surgical outcomes, and calls for greater inclusion of older adults in trials.
Keep In Mind
This entry is based on the article metadata and extracted review citations. It summarizes a literature-based clinical review rather than a single new trial; findings synthesize prior studies and guideline updates. Age-related recommendations may vary by individual health status and comorbidities.
Source Details
Review the original publication for the complete reporting, methods, and context.
Research paper
Evidence type derived from source or registry metadata.
PublicationDigestive Diseases and Sciences
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC
AuthorsChristina Sisliyan, Jerome Tomas Andres, Kian Keyashian
Study typeJournal Article
Indexed viaCrossref
Source typeResearch paper
PublishedAug 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Content availableMetadata only
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