Crohn's disease

Crohn's patients should limit exposure to radiation

A new study in the journal Gut suggests that patients with Crohn's disease should limit their exposure to radiation from medical tests.
(Medicexchange) UPDATED 05/02/2008
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Conditions: | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles | inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - 37 Articles
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FDA okays Cimzia for Crohn's

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cimzia for use by adults who have moderate to severe Crohn's disease and who have not responded to conventional treatment.
(Forbes) UPDATED 04/23/2008
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Conditions: | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles Treatments: | Cimzia - 12 Articles
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Scientists ID genetic links between Crohn's, colitis

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are similar but distinct bowel diseases, but new research has uncovered some of their genetic links.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 04/28/2008
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Conditions: | colitis - 44 Articles | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles
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Treatment for IBD ups seniors' infection risk

Immunosuppressant drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may leave older patients at higher risk of infections, a new Mayo Clinic study suggests.
(Doctor's Guide) UPDATED 04/07/2008
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Conditions: | colitis - 44 Articles | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles | inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - 37 Articles Treatments: | immunosuppressants - 2 Articles
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Health tip: Controlling Crohn's

Experts at HealthDay News have put together this list of tips for controlling Crohn's disease.
(The Washington Post) UPDATED 04/18/2008
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Conditions: | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles | inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - 37 Articles Treatments: | immunosuppressants - 2 Articles | TNF alpha blockers - 48 Articles
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Study: Omega-3s do not ease Crohn's

Experts say that up to 20 percent of Crohn's patients use omega-3 fatty acid supplements to help prevent symptoms, but a new study suggests the fatty acids may not help.
(Reuters) UPDATED 04/08/2008
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Conditions: | Crohn's disease - 113 Articles | inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - 37 Articles Treatments: | fish oil - 10 Articles
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