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Certain Genes Implicated in Pediatric IBD

An international team has found five genes that play a roll in the development of childhood IBD. Much of the research into the genetic causes of IBD has focused on adult patients, even though pediatric IBD tends to be more severe. The study compared 3,400 children and adolescents with IBD and 11,...

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About.co... Disease — 4 days ago

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Register for Take Steps and Be Entered to Win

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is running a contest, and if you register for one of their Take Steps walks before November 30, you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card to P.F. Chang's China Bistro. P.F. Chang's now has a gluten-free menu (I've tried a few items on it -- good...

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About.co... Disease — 7 days ago

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Free Stuff Friday!

Everyone with IBD wonders what they can possibly eat that won't worsen their symptoms. The truth is that diet is extremely individual, and it may even change from year to year. A lot of people with IBD stay away from difficult-to-digest foods such as nuts and popcorn, but other people find that s...

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About.co... Disease — November 13

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Would You Take a Drug That Cures Acne, But Might Give You IBD?

The drug Accutane (isotretinoin) has been used for many years to treat severe acne. It's often seen as the last resort for those who have acne that causes pitting and scarring on the face and body. The drug is associated with severe birth defects, and women taking the drug must submit to monthly ...

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About.co... Disease — November 10

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Certain IBD Drugs May Increase Risk of Skin Cancer

Results from a recent retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting has shown that people with IBD who take a class of drugs called thiopurines are at an increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)...

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About.co... Disease — November 06

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Dreaming of Bathrooms

It's been a while since this has happened to me, so last night's dreams were a surprise to me. I was dreaming about bathrooms. For those of us with IBD, it's usually not a pleasant dream, but typically the bathrooms we encounter in our dreams are dirty, unusable, missing doors, or otherwise unava...

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About.co... Disease — November 04