Inflammatory bowel diseases
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Inflamm. Bowel Dis. · Jul 2020
Review Case ReportsThe Greek Response to COVID-19: A True Success Story from an IBD Perspective.
After the first case of infection with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in China, an outbreak rapidly spread, finally evolving into a global pandemic. The new disease was named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and by May 10, 2020, it has affected more than 4 million people worldwide and caused more than 270,000 deaths. ⋯ Timely application of preventive measures and strict compliance to guidelines limited the spread of COVID-19 in Greece and minimally impacted our IBD community, without interfering with therapeutic management.
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Inflamm. Bowel Dis. · Jul 2020
Management of COVID-19 Pandemic in Spanish Inflammatory Bowel Disease Units: Results From a National Survey.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has rapidly evolved into a pandemic that has represented a challenge to health systems worldwide. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) units have been forced to change their practices to address the disease and to ensure the quality of care. ⋯ We report a representative national survey of changes made in the structure, diagnosis of COVID-19, and modifications in IBD treatments within IBD units.