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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Q&A: The evolution of Crohn's treatments

(Rochester Post-Bulletin) UPDATED 2008-08-22
A newly-diagnosed Crohn's patient asks experts at The Mayo Clinic about the treatment options available for her condition. According to gastroenterologist Michael Picco, the standard for patients with inflammatory bowel disease is to begin with the safest drugs and then move on to riskier medications if patients don't respond. Picco gives details on the hierarchy of medications, including information on who is most likely to respond to drugs such as Cimzia, Humira, and Remicade.  Read full story >
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