A European survey highlights wide differences in discharge approaches, as clinicians here and abroad revisit how long—and where—to treat apnea of prematurity.
The American Gastroenterological Association also says sitz baths and topical treatments can be considered, but notes that there is limited scientific data supporting their effectiveness.
The researchers are also exploring the possibility of using this approach to deliver cells that could produce other useful proteins, such as antibodies, enzymes or clotting factors.
Study examines the risk of MACE in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease taking immunomodulators or biologics versus 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).