Biologics in Paediatric Crohn's Disease
Joint Authors
Catto-Smith, Anthony G.
Alex, George
Gouldthorpe, Oliver
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Crohn's disease affects increasing numbers of children worldwide.
Generally, childhood-onset disease runs a more severe course than in adults and has a greater impact on quality of life.
Therapy in children must take account of a different set of risks for toxicity compared to adults, but also to their longevity.
Biologic drugs present remarkable advantages in terms of disease control for children, especially in those whose disease cannot be controlled with conventional therapies, but their long-term risks are still being assessed.
Data regarding biologic use in children is limited and mostly amounts to case series, but results have been promising, both in terms of controlling disease activity and improving growth parameters.
Adverse reactions are infrequent in the short term, but loss of response is a long-term problem, particularly in children.
More information is needed about very long term risks.
Infliximab and adalimumab are the most studied agents in children, while there is relatively limited data on certolizumab and natalizumab.
Further collection of data on these agents is still needed, but this should not restrict access to these agents for children in whom no other agent is effective.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gouldthorpe, Oliver& Catto-Smith, Anthony G.& Alex, George. 2011. Biologics in Paediatric Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gouldthorpe, Oliver…[et al.]. Biologics in Paediatric Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gouldthorpe, Oliver& Catto-Smith, Anthony G.& Alex, George. Biologics in Paediatric Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460587