Colitis News

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 .

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

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

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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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...