Ulcerative Colitis in Adults: A Review
Date Added:
October 3, 2023
Journal/Publication:
JAMA
Publisher:
AMA
Publication Date:
September 12, 2023
Issue:
10
Volume:
330
Pages:
951-965
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1001/jama.2023.15389
PMID (1):
37698559
Abstract
Importance: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon, with a prevalence exceeding 400 per 100 000 in North America. Individuals with UC have a lower life expectancy and are at increased risk for colectomy and colorectal cancer.
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RPR Commentary
A review of ulcerative colitis in adults. James W. Mold, MD, MPH