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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Raises Risk of Melanoma

ROCHESTER, Minn.—Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at higher risk of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, researchers from Mayo Clinic reported this week. ...More
Yesterday
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Does Meditation Relieve Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

MADISON, Wisc.—People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma—in which psychological stress plays a major role—may benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques, according to a study by University ...More
January 22, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
IBD Center Names Gastroenterologist as New Director

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Sandra Kim, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist, has been named medical director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. ...More
January 10, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues
2012 Advances in IBD: Perspectives on Imaging

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Clinical and basic science research were presented at this year’s Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Advances in IBD meeting—important advancements that may affect the lives of our patients with IBD. Of note, there was discussion amongst ...More
January 2, 2013
Posted in Articles
Studies Explore Racial Disparities in IBD and Therapy

LAS VEGAS—Three separate studies presented recently at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas help to advance understanding of the differences between African American and Caucasian patients with Inflammatory Bowel ...More
November 16, 2012
Posted in News
Do Symptoms for IBS and IBD Overlap?

LAS VEGAS—Research unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas suggests a possible overlap of symptoms of two prevalent GI disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ...More
November 16, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Studies Suggest Overlap of IBS Symptoms and IBD

LAS VEGAS—Recent research suggests a possible overlap of symptoms of two prevalent GI disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and further suggests a possible link between subtle GI tract inflammation and IBS symptoms. ...More
November 9, 2012
Posted in News, Disorders
New Cell Therapy May Treat IBD

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—New research shows that a special population of stem cells found in cord blood has the innate ability to migrate to the intestine and contribute to the cell population there, suggesting the cells’ potential to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). ...More
September 24, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
UCLA Study: Yoga Reduces Inflammatory Illnesses

LOS ANGELES—Inflammation worsens and/or causes many illnesses treated by endoscopy professionals. Reducing inflammation increases health, but knowing how to reduce it, and convincing patients that inflammation must be addressed, is not always easy. Research is an ally here, ...More
July 26, 2012
Posted in News
Groups Launch Pediatric IBD Research Network

VANCOUVER, Canada—Dr. Grace McCarthy, Chairman of the Board of The Foundation for Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders (CH.I.L.D), this week announced an important new partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to fund the creation of the ...More
July 6, 2012
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