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Single-Dose Versus Split-Dose Treatment of Colitis Examined

For patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis, a single 2-gram dose of mesalamine daily is better than two 1-gram doses daily, according to a study in the July issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medication, Nursing

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Rehab Management

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Launches Asacol(R) HD (mesalamine) Delayed-Release Tablets

UC involves inflammation of the lining of the colon and rectum and is typically characterized by flares followed by periods of remission.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medication, Inflammation, Food and Drug Administration

Mon Jul 06, 2009

CBC

Normal activities cause daily challenges for people with IBD

Catharine Smart was a normal teenager, busy with friends, parties, and the impending start of Grade 12, in August 2006.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Medicine, Health, Life, Nutrition

Thu Jul 02, 2009

SavannahNow

Health Matters

For information, call 912-920-3862 or 912-927-8332. St. Joseph's/Candler Center for Wellbeing 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Health, Crohn's Disease, Skidaway Island, GA, Yoga, Fitness

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Market Wire

Biologics Dominate the Autoimmune Market but Small Molecules Still...

Biological drugs are the big winners in the market for autoimmune disorders. According to "Autoimmune Market Forecast to 2014," the latest therapeutic market forecast from Cutting Edge Information, 11 of 14 drugs projected to reach blockbuster status are biologics.

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Related Topix: Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medicine, Medication, Health

Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Chronicle-Journal

$7K raised to fight bowel diseases

Research into a cure for inflammatory bowel disease will be getting a boost. This year's Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon, held Saturday by the Thunder Bay chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, raised $7,000. The money goes to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, and 90 per cent will go toward research, local chapter president Terri Carter ...

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Health, Canada, Medicine

Sat Jun 27, 2009

NWCN.com

Kids with chronic illness connect at camp

A special group of local kids had a great summer camp experience this week, and they didn't let chronic illness get in the way.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Crohn's Disease, Medicine, Nursing

Tue Jun 23, 2009

SouthCoastToday.com

Treatments for Crohn's disease are many

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 22-year-old nephew was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about a year and a half ago.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Health, Medicine, Inflammation, Pain, Diarrhea, Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medication

Thu Jun 18, 2009

Pharma Marketing Blog

Proctor and Gamble's Dysfunctional Asacol Community for UC Patients

Lately, my Twitter friends have alerted me to all sorts of examples of pharmaceutical companies delving into social media for marketing and corporate communications.

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Related Topix: Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medicine, Medication, Marketing, Health, Social Software

Sat Jun 13, 2009

SavannahNow

Health Matters

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Georgia Chapter is hosting the program.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Medicine, Health, Skidaway Island, GA

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Keller Citizen

'Crohniesa rally to aid 6-year-old

Steven and Tonya Fuqua of Keller participated in the Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis walk on behalf of their 6-year-old daughter, Sabrina.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Health, Medicine

Mon Jun 08, 2009

WHAM

Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis

Ron Stansbury, president of the Rochester/Southern Tier Crohna s and Colitis Foundation talked about the organization on their 2009 Take Steps Walk taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at MCC.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Health, Medicine, Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY

Sun Jun 07, 2009

SavannahNow

Health Matters

The presentation includes information about both gastric bypass and band procedures and is the first step for patients seeking to join the program.

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Related Topix: Rincon, GA, Crohn's Disease, Medicine, Health, Skidaway Island, GA

Fri Jun 05, 2009

Home News Tribune

Lemonade sale to benefit Colitis foundation

A lemonade sale will be held outside Saturday to help raise funds for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Crohn's Disease, Non-Profit

Thu Jun 04, 2009

Queen's University News

Walk for Chron's and Colitis this Saturday

On Saturday June 6, a group of Queen's students and employees will take part in the Chrohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada's annual Heel'n'Wheel-a-Thon. Participants are asked to walk, bike or skate to raise awareness about inflammatory bowel diseases and provide funds for research into a cure.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

MediLexicon

Salix's Once-Daily APRISO Demonstrates Long-Term Safety In Patients...

Data was announced today that demonstrated Salix Pharmaceuticals' APRISO 0.375g extended-release capsules had a favorable safety profile in patients in remission from ulcerative colitis for up to 24 months.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Law, Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medication, Health

Biology News Net

Electronic pill shows its smarts by measuring pH levels in digestive tract

An electronic diagnostic tool called the SmartPill is swallowed by patients in order to take measurements as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chicago Metro, Crohn's Disease

The Times

Ottawa man to be honorary walker for Crohn's Disease fundraiser

An Ottawa man has been chosen as an honorary walker in a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps walk.

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Related Topix: Crohn's Disease, Health, Ottawa, IL, Medicine

Tue Jun 02, 2009

Medical News Today

Intestinal Inflammation Linked To Systemic Chromosome Damage

Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology ; Genetics ; Immune System / Vaccines Article Date: 02 Jun 2009 - 2:00 PDT UCLA scientists have linked for the first time intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage in mice, a finding that may lead to the early identification and treatment of human ...

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Related Topix: Oncology, Medicine, Genetics, Biology, Science, Colorectal Health, Health, Crohn's Disease

MediLexicon

Shire Presented Results Of A New Database Analysis On Lialda(R)...

Shire Presented Results Of A New Database Analysis On Lialda And Other 5-ASAs For Ulcerative Colitis At Digestive Disease Week Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, presented the results of a 5-aminosalicylic acid ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Mesalamine (generic), Asacol, Pentasa, Medication, Health, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Colazal, Balsalazide (generic), Dipentum, Olsalazine (generic)

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