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Make cancer and Aids wonderdrug available on NHS, ministers told
By Stephen McGinty A DRUG that helps treat auto-immune diseases as well as HIV/Aids and cancer should be readily available on the NHS, according to a new petition that is to go before the Scottish Parliament.
Pluristem Therapeutics Presents Three Month Follow-Up Data from First ...
Nov 19, 2009 - Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. today announced that it will present three month follow-up data from the first patient to receive PLX-PAD at both the 1st Annual Conference of the German-Israeli Life Science Committee at the Life Science Center in Dsseldorf, Germany and at the DigestScience Congress in Lille, France.
Party pics: Crohn's dance party at Small's
Saturday at Small's Bar , Meaghan DeGrave hosted a benefit show with High Strung, Electric Fire Babies , Charlie Slick, Woodman and the School of Rock to raise awareness and money for Crohn's disease, a chronic bowel condition.
Gene Mutations Linked to IBD in Children
Nov. 19, 2009 -- Rare genetic mutations may trigger inflammatory bowel disease in young children.
Pro wrestling in Flemington will help fight colitis, Crohn's disease
National Wrestling Superstars and the Women Superstars Uncensored will bring bone-jarring action to the American Legion hall on Saturday, Dec.
How medical marijuana reform will work
Yesterday, the Maine Marijuana Policy Iniative released answers to logistical FAQs about the new law .
Does Brock Lesnar have Colitis, Crohn's Disease, or something else?
Brock Lesnar needs surgery for an intestinal illness. a Dana White announced that Brock Lesnar has a potentially career-ending illness.
Quality of web-based information on inflammatory bowel diseases
A study in the most recent issue of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseas es investigates the quality of web-based information on inflammatory bowel diseases.
In June Roche, the maker of the acne drug Accutane , quietly pulled the drug off the market citing competition with generic equivalents as the reason, not problems with safety.
Honolulu resident named West Region Comeback Kid
For 15 years Jamie Nakamura and her parents have felt like they've been on a roller coaster, with more downs than ups.
Health Matters : What is Large intestine cancer ?
This type of cancer is very common, being the second most common site for cancer in the U.S. Any portion of the colon can be involved, including the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon.
Costs of digestive disease to health-care system tough to stomach: Study
Canada needs a national strategy for tackling digestive diseases similar to its heart health, cancer and diabetes strategies, or the health-care system will be further strained by diseases often seen as embarrassing by those who have them, according to the results of a study released Wednesday.
Charity celebrates 30th birthday
A charity which helps people suffering from bowel disease celebrated its 30th birthday.
Healthy living 101: What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)?
Vitamin B1 is also referred to as Thiamin. Vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin and relies on the synergistic effects of the other B vitamins to work effectively.
Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
People with painful, chronic bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis could see a glimmer of hope from new research.
Hormone deficiency may be the cause for chronic diarrhoea
A common type of chronic diarrhoea may be caused by a hormone deficiency, according to new research published in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology .
Probiotics May Help Treat IBD Symptoms
Oct. 29, 2009 -- A natural probiotic therapy may offer a new treatment option to ease symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease and promote the body's own healing process.
Bowel disease treatment may raise skin cancer risk
Inflammatory bowel disease patients who are being treated with immunosuppressive medications may be at increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, a new U.S. study says.
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis
A recent study determined glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is now treatable with Teriparatide, a synthetic form of the human parathyroid hormone.
Leduc residents line up for H1N1 shot
Leduc residents lined up - some for hours - at the Leduc Fellowship Church Oct. 26 to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus.
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