Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
According to a study released on July 9, 2008 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, PillCam capsule endoscopy in the small intestines may improve Crohn's Disease treatment regimens in children by assisting in appropriate classification of inflammatory bowel diseases.
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Tysabri, a potent drug for multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease, is shaping up for blockbuster status two years after its relaunch. Biogen's CEO predicted sales would pass $1 billion a year on an annualized basis by the end of 2008.
Science Daily (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Stem cells are being studied to heal the gut in subjects suffering from Crohn's disease. Physician-scientists believe that these cells might help to restore the ability of the immune system to control inflammation by secreting anti-inflammatory proteins into the digestive tract, allowing for regeneration of tissue and prevention of scar tissue.
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
By Kimberly Hill, The Edmond Sun, Okla. Jul. 17--EDMOND -- Medical researchers say about one in every 130 Americans have Celiac disease, making it more prevalent than Down syndrome, Crohn's disease, Type 1 diabetes and even Alzheimer's disease.
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Stem cells are being studied at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell to heal the gut in subjects suffering from Crohn's disease. Physician-scientists believe that these cells might help to restore the ability of the immune system to control inflammation by secreting anti-inflammatory proteins into the digestive tract, allowing for regeneration of tissue and prevention of scar tissue.
Fitness Watch (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Still think they will find a genetic "cure" for your overfatness? Think again, moron. Fat moron, that is. "Scientists have linked 32 genetic variations to Crohn's disease, a bowel disorder, highlighting the complexity of many common diseases and the difficulties facing researchers seeking treatments. Scientists said on Sunday that new research had tripled the number of genetic regions implicated in...
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Given Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIVN) (TELAVIV: GIVN) today announced a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition found PillCam capsule endoscopy of the small bowel may enable more targeted and effective therapies for children with Crohn's disease.
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
A New Drug Class article released on July 4, 2008 in The Lancet seeks to highlight a new group of drugs intended to treat Crohn's disease. Most current drugs seek to control the autoimmune response via the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), but many new classes attempt to control other aspects of the immune response or even to reinforce the intestinal barrier itself.
Thinking made Easy (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
Introduction Crohn’s disease is actually a continuous disorder which causes inflammation of the digestive or the gastrointestinal tract which can affect any area of the said tract, from the mouth to the anus, but usually affects the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum. The said disease is...
Mike the Mad Biologist (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
When I was taking invertebrate zoology, my teacher remarked that if you got rid of all multicellular organisms, and replaced nematodes (tiny little, multicellular worms) with points of lights, you would see the outline of every multicellular organism on the planet. Since nematodes are everywhere, it's surprising that the role of nematodes in the maintenance of 'normal' health hasn't been well investigated....
Blog Catalog Blog Directory (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Health and wellness blog which chronicles my journey to competing in a half marathon (13.1 miles) for Crohn's Disease & Colitis. General healthy living tips and advice.
Terry's LJ (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Removing the gene for CCR5 from T-cells makes them practically immune to HIV infection . Over 30 genes known to affect the likelihood of developing Crohn's disease . The evolution and modeling of the tomato. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions with genetically modified crops . Explaining the paradox of hereditary homosexuality .
Science - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have linked 32 genetic variations to Crohn's disease, a bowel disorder, highlighting the complexity of many common diseases and the difficulties facing researchers seeking treatments....
Curing Death by Curing Aging (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
New research has trebled the number of genetic regions known to be implicated in Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, to over 30
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
An international consortium of Crohn's disease researchers has combined data from three independent studies to identify 21 new genetic variants associated with the inflammatory bowel disorder, bringing the total number of risk factors to 32.
