Adherence to 5-aminosalicylic acid maintenance treatment in young people with ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study in primary care.

Nishani Jayasooriya Richard C G Pollok Jonathan Blackwell Alex Bottle Irene Petersen Hanna-Marie Creese Sonia Saxenanull null

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2023)

The first year of starting long-term therapies in adolescents and young adults diagnosed with UC is a critical window for active follow-up of maintenance treatment, particularly in those aged 18-24 years and those living in deprived postcodes.

Keyphrases

primary care
ulcerative colitis
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss
replacement therapy
glycemic control