Objective: Our objectives were to study the association between epidural analgesia and risk
of severe perineal tears (SPT), and identify additional risk factors for SPT. Methods: We …

Background It is still of debate whether the advent of biologics has been associated with a
change in the natural history of ulcerative colitis [UC]. In this nationwide study we evaluated …

Background Few postpartum women use effective contraception and those who use less
effective methods have increased rates of unintended pregnancy. Little is known about …

Introduction: Milk expression has become common, but little is known about women's intentions
and motivations for pumping. Our objectives were to measure, among newly postpartum …

Introduction Few studies have compared midwife‐led and physician‐led care in the United
States. Our objective was to compare the frequency of birth interventions and maternal and …

Background & Aims In this nationwide study from the Israeli Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Research Nucleus, we aimed to describe the incidence of very early onset inflammatory bowel …

Background The effectiveness of biologics for improving long-term outcomes in patients with
Crohn’s disease [CD] is still controversial. In this nationwide study, we aimed to evaluate …

Objective Anti-drug antibodies (ADA) to anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy drive
treatment loss of response. An association between intestinal microbial composition and …

Background Data regarding patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) not receiving maintenance
treatment are scarce. In this nationwide study, we aimed to explore the frequency and long-…

Background In this nationwide study we aimed to compare the durability of the first initiated
biologic in Crohn’s disease [CD], stratified by monotherapy and combotherapy. Methods We …