Professor Robert Löfberg, M. D., Ph. D. Professor of Internal Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Consultant, Head of IBD-unit, Sophiahemmet, Stockholm, Sweden CURRICULUM VITAE

-General Information-

1. How many ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) patients are there in Sweden?
2. What are the male/female ratios for UC and CD in Sweden?
3. What are the mean ages when UC and CD are first diagnosed?
4. What do you think will be the trend of CD and UC in term of disease incidence?
   

1. .Do you have a treatment guideline in Sweden? If so, would you please explain what it is and how it works?
   What kind of drugs or medical treatment do you offer UC and CD patients?
2. Which medicine is used for outpatient treatment?
3. Do you give elemental diet in Sweden?
4. How is extracorporeal apheresis system used in Sweden?
5. Please tell me about surgery for UC and CD patients in Sweden? When do you think surgery is suitable?

1. Would you please explain the reimbursement for healthcare system in Sweden?
2. Are patients able to receive public funds to help them financially?
3. Are UC and CD patients able to take out life insurance policies offered by private insurance companies?
4. How many specialized IBD hospitals are there in Sweden?
5. What kinds of common problems do UC and CD patients face in their daily life?
   
   Do you have any message for our Japanese IBD patients?