The new simplified MARIA score applies beyond clinical trials: A suitable clinical practice tool for Crohn's disease that parallels a simple endoscopic index and fecal calprotectin.

Fernando MagroAna Rita VentosaHelena Tavares de SousaJorge Brito

Published in: United European gastroenterology journal (2020)

sMARIA accurately measured CD activity using SES-CD as standard of reference, and exhibited high correlation with a simple endoscopic index and a biomarker. The interrater reliability between a radiology resident and an expert was excellent.

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