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Taking Steps To Control Life With Chronic Digestive Disease - 25 Mar 2008
North American Press Syndicate,Combined with a similar disease called Crohn's, ulcerative colitis affects over 1.4 million Americans-and as many as 150000 people with these diseases are
Finding a Toilet as Performance Art - 25 Mar 2008
New York Times,At 21 he received a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, a condition that is caused by inflammation and sores in the lining of the rectum and colon,
Share this article: - 25 Mar 2008
Asbury Park Press,MANALAPAN -- The New Jersey chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) will hold a Dining to Donate fundraiser from 5 to 9 pm tonight
Shire plc: IFRS Results for the Year Ending December 31, 2007 - 25 Mar 2008
MSN MoneyPENTASA - Ulcerative colitis US prescriptions of PENTASA for the year to December 31, 2007 were up 3% compared to the same period in 2006 primarily due to a
Selston engineer died from bowel surgery complications - 25 Mar 2008
Mansfield Chad,The inquest was told he had been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis of the bowel five years previously and was admitted to King's Mill on 15th September
Minn. Man Invited To Bare Scar For 'Colonder' - 25 Mar 2008
WCCO,..."I have no family history of colon cancer or colitis, which I had for 10 years. It does happen and people need to pay attention to their bodies.
Health and fitness calendar - 25 Mar 2008
Frederick News Post (subscription),Meet of Miles, fundraiser/race for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, senior project for Kelly Fauth and Nola Smart, April 12, Urbana High School track.
Good reasons for taking vitamin D - 25 Mar 2008
The Guardian,...asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and colitis), diabetes, disturbed muscle function,
The Carolina Center to Discuss Chronic Digestive Disturbances on ... - 25 Mar 2008
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),...gall bladder dysfunction, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Suprane, Colazal Need New Warnings on Heart, Lung Risks, FDA Staff ... - 25 Mar 2008
Newsinferno.com,Colazal was approved by the FDA in July 2000 for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. At approval, Colazal was the first oral
What effect does melatonin have in colitis? - Mar 18, 2008
EurekAlert (press release),In rats with experimental colitis, the marked increase in bacterial translocation in postcolitis rats has been reversed by melatonin administration.
Cheers & Jeers - Mar 22, 2008
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,The event drew more than 60 bowlers and raised more than $13000 in support of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission to cure Crohn’s Disease
Shire hits the road with ulcerative colitis patient awareness program - Mar 10, 2008
Medical Marketing and Media,Shire Pharmaceuticals is hitting “the road� as part of a new unbranded education campaign for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), complete with live
Bloody Diarrhea Can Indicate Ischemic Colitis - Mar 6, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),When it occurs in people age 60 and older, there's a good possibility bloody diarrhea indicates ischemic (is-KEM-ik) colitis.
“Strike Out Crohn’s & Colitis Bowl-A-Thon� - Mar 5, 2008
Indiana's NewsCenter,By Nicole Pence Sixth Annual Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Bowl-A-Thon to take place on March 8, 2008 at Crazy Pinz Northland in Fort
Weingarten: What's in a name? - Mar 22, 2008
Daily Camera,Me: Doctor, I would like to publicize the excellent, pioneering work you have done with an alternative treatment for cases of Clostridium difficile colitis
Crohn's, Colitis group holds an open house - Mar 3, 2008
Sault Star,IBD describes two conditions called Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. They affect the digestive system, make intestinal tissue form sores,
Campbell learns to stomach the pain - Mar 21, 2008
Calgary Herald,In March 2007, Campbell, 30, was diagnosed with lymphatic colitis, a digestive disease that has affected every aspect of his life.
Great Comebacks(R) Program Announces 2007 National Award Winner - Feb 28, 2008
FOXBusinessDiagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was 9 years old, Scott Ellis grew up determined to not let his disease stop him from following in his family's
New Mouse Model Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Created And ... - Mar 6, 2008
Science Daily (press release)The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC); in extreme cases, they can be fatal. The mouse model closely resembles the
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Clinical ... - Mar 17, 2008
Business Wire (press release),Phase I/II clinical trials are now ongoing with TRIOLEX for type 2 diabetes and ulcerative colitis, with additional Phase I/II clinical trials scheduled to
The first physician-designed, step-by-step plan to conquer ... - Mar 18, 2008
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from symptoms related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s and Colitis.
Dr. Peter Rubin, gastroenterologist - Mar 19, 2008
New York Daily News,...people who have grown polyps in the past, people who already have cancers elsewhere in the body, and people who have had colitis or Crohn's colitis.
When the Body Decides to Stop Following the Rules - Feb 25, 2008
New York Times,What I didn’t anticipate was the loss of control over my life that I thought I had, until the gastroenterologist uttered the words “ulcerative colitis.
A Masterton man - Mar 13, 2008
Edmonton Sun,Pisani, 30, battled back after a bout with ulcerative colitis put his career in jeopardy. "Back in August, I was just trying to get better," Pisani said.
Dry skin invites eczema "� an itch that demands a scratch - Mar 15, 2008
SouthCoastToday.com,DONOHUE: Can you define the condition and treatment of ulcerative colitis? What are flares? What causes it? The name defines ulcerative colitis.
Shire Launches Patient Education Forums on Better Managing the ... - Mar 9, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),LIALDA is the only ulcerative colitis treatment that utilizes MMX(R) Technology. LIALDA with MMX Technology combines a pH dependent gastro-resistant coating
Laker Talks About Steroid Past - Mar 2, 2008
The Associated PressThe 38-year-old Laker was diagnosed in 1992 with colitis, a digestive disease, and he'd had other serious health issues, nearly dying in 2001 when his
Laker looks back at steroid usage - Mar 2, 2008
MLB.comBut his battles with colitis and his ensuing struggles to keep his weight up caused him to look for a shortcut. Laker was diagnosed with colitis,
Community Health Charities of Nebraska adds new agency - Mar 14, 2008
Grand Island Independent,Its mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research and to improve the quality of life of children and adults
SemBioSys FY07 Loss Widens - Quick Facts [SBS.TO] - Mar 17, 2008
RTT News,Phase I/II clinical trials are now ongoing with Triolex for type 2 diabetes and ulcerative colitis. The company said, in the Phase I/II trial, subjects will
Know your risks when it comes to colon cancer - Mar 19, 2008
Bonner County Daily Bee,Colon cancer may develop in certain polyps, called adenomas. n Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's disease. People with these conditions may be at higher risk. n
Cancer study yields bowel treatment - Mar 11, 2008
Belleville News Democrat,The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; in extreme cases, they can be fatal. By crossbreeding two mouse lines,
Friends hold dance night for charity - Mar 8, 2008
Enfield & Haringey Independent,By Paul Dicken A GROUP of friends from Oakwood are holding a dance music event next week in support of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Feisty Pisani keeps ticking - Mar 13, 2008
Edmonton Journal,DENVER - Last summer, Fernando Pisani wasn't sure if he had the stomach to continue playing when his ulcerative colitis knocked him for a loop and reduced
Area man earns money for charity - Mar 12, 2008
Belleville View,27 to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Although Remicade and Humira Are Being Increasingly Prescribed for ... - Mar 4, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),The Emergence of New Biologic Treatment Options for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Physician and Payer Attitudes is based on a US survey of 101
Whipworms return body to its natural fighting form - Mar 11, 2008
Press of Atlantic City,Asthma, food allergies, multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn's disease, colitis, hay fever and eczema have increased twofold or more in developed nations.
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd announces purchase of Budesonide ... - Mar 14, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),According to the companies, budesonide is marketed in the United Kingdom as Budenofalk 2mg Rectal Foam for the treatment of distal active ulcerative colitis
UCB says data shows efficacy of Cimzia for infliximab-refractory ... - Mar 3, 2008
Forbes,The six-week, phase three data is from the 'Welcome' trial presented at the third congress of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation.
Cerimon to Conduct a Proof of Concept Study for Basiliximab for ... - Mar 10, 2008
Earthtimes,Simulect(R) (basiliximab) entered a Phase IIb study for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in the April 2007. In late fourth quarter 2007,
Great North Run challenge for super slimmer - Mar 1, 2008
Journal Live,NACC Chairman Elaine Steven said: “So often people living with colitis and Crohn’s say how difficult it is to talk to people who don’t have colitis or
Napa To Sonoma Wine Country Half-Marathon - Feb 29, 2008
NBC5i.com,Help NBC 5 and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation change a life by participating in the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon in Summer 2008.
Salix Acquires Rights to Family of Drugs from European Firm - Mar 13, 2008
WRAL.com,The products are sold in the UK for treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and chronic diarrhea due to colitis.
Last orders - Mar 12, 2008
The Herald,A MUSIC fan phones: "You wrote about the mistake in the Hotel California lyrics which referred to the warm smell of colitis'. "It's funny how the word also
As Use of Biologicals Rises, So Too Will Cutaneous Reactions to ... - Mar 24, 2008
DG NewsCrohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis. Dr. Gaspari said that biologicals are also used off label for a number of dermatological diseases.
Company hits road for drug - Mar 11, 2008
Chester DailyLocal.com,Shire Pharmaceuticals of Tredyffrin launched On the Road Again, a patient education program for people with ulcerative colitis, a disease that affects
Hope For Crohn's Patients With Fistulas Found In HUMIRA/Adalimumab - Mar 11, 2008
Medical News Today,At the recent European Crohn's and Colitis Organization (ECCO) annual meeting in Lyon, France, Abbott Laboratories announced that HUMIRA (Adalimumab) is
Bowled over for Crohn's - Feb 25, 2008
Zanesville Times Recorder,They weren't looking to roll a 300 game, but raise funds for the Central Ohio Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America during the fifth
Shire Launches Patient Education Forums on Better Managing the ... - Mar 9, 2008
SunHerald.com,...an informative patient education program for people with ulcerative colitis (UC), a disease that affects nearly 700000 individuals in the United States.
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