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Eco-gastroenterology in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: A Call for Sustainable Healthcare

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Lay Summary Gastroenterology significantly impacts the environment, contributing to medical waste. Adopting green practices like noninvasive diagnostics, telemedicine, and home monitoring can reduce the carbon footprint while maintaining effective inflammatory bowel disease patient care. Healthcare workers must integrate environmental considerations into their practices.

Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izae280

Authors: Kassem Sharif, Shomron Ben-Horin, Adi Lahat

Institutions: Tel Aviv University, Sheba Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Language: English

Topic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4404773613