Changes in Anthropometric Parameters After Anti-TNF α Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

ConclusionAnti-TNF α treatment appears to be associated with an increase in body weight, BMI, and other anthropometric parameters. Given the differing courses of IBD between children and adults, this association should be considered before initiating biologics for undernourished, overweight, and obese patients.Registration: PROSPERO registration number CRD42020163079.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s40259-020-00444-9

Source: BioDrugs - September 16, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research