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Crohn's Disease and Disability Benefits
Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a lengthy and frustrating process for anyone, and presents particular challenges for people living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease. But if your condition is keeping you from holding down a job, you have a right to apply for…
By Connie Brichford
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X-Ray Radiation Exposure Maybe Greater For Patients with Digestive Disorders
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be exposed to significant doses of diagnostic radiation…
From medicalnewstoday.com
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10 SImple Tips to Achieve Optimal Digestive Health
Most of the Americans are aware of the relationship that exists between fiber, probiotics and prebiotics and maintaining a…
By Sheela Philomena
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Tysabri (natalizumab): Drug Safety Communication - New Risk Factor for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Audience: Neurology, Gastroenterology
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare profesisonals that testing positive for anti-JC virus (JCV) antibodies has been identified as…
By FDA News Alert
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Antibiotic Use Tied to Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who are prescribed a large number of antibiotics tend to have a higher risk…
By Linda Thrasybule
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Probiotics Effective in Combating Antibiotic-Associated diarrhea, Studies Find; 'Good Bugs' Look Promising as Anti-Inflammatory Agents
In four different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC, researchers…
From sciencedaily.com
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NSAIDS Can Raise Risk for Crohn's Disease
November 2, 2011 (National Harbor, Maryland/Washington, DC) — High doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), longer duration of use, or…
By Sandra Yin
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Flu Symptoms With Crohn's Disease
Fever
Inflammation within the intestinal tract can cause patients with Crohn's disease to develop fever as a flu-like symptom of this…
By Rachel R. Ahmed
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How Inflammation Can Lead to Cancer
A new study shows how inflammation can help cause cancer. Chronic inflammation due to infection or to conditions such as…
From medicalnewstoday.com
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Broccoli Fiber May Prevent Crohn's Disease
Broccoli and plantain plants could be a quick fix solution towards blocking a key stage in the development of Crohn's…
From medicaldaily.com
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15 Healthy Eating Tips for People with Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, incurable inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Symptoms include severe belly pain and diarrhea, among others.
Certain foods…
By Amanda MacMillan
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What Your Bowel Movements are Telling You about your Health
It may not be a topic typically talked about at the dinner table or a cocktail party, but most people…
By Sally Wadyka, Medically
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New Drug Target Discovered for Inflammatory Bowel Disease : Cytokine ( IL - 23 )
A new discovery published in the April 2001 issue of Journal of Leukocyte Biology raises hope that new treatments for…
From sciencedaily.com
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Colitis Patients Diagnosed Later in Life Tend to Have Better Disease Outcomes
Adults diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after age 50 are more likely to achieve remission from their symptoms than patients diagnosed…
By sciencedaily.com
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Study Shows Stelara Has Promise For Treating Crohn's Disease
A study done on Stelara (ustekinumab) precipitated a clinical response in 40% of patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease…
By Amber J. Tresca
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Probiotic Bacteria Could Help Treat Crohn's Disease
New research suggests that infection with a probiotic strain of E. coli bacteria could help treat and reduce the negative…
By Medical News Today
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