As Part of the “In the Zone for Crohn’s” Campaign Centocor, Inc. Will Donate $10,000 for Each Touchdown Garrard Scores in 2008 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). More info can be found at www.crohnsinthezone.com
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Dating with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(Source: About.com)
Dating is difficult for healthy people, let alone those of us with chronic health conditions that are difficult to discuss. IBD is a disease of young people – most people tend to be diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. This means that there are a significant number of young, single people with IBD who are wondering about how to start dating after their diagnosis. Read More
Researchers Pinpoint Genes Linked to Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(Source: Scientific American)
Researchers have identified a pair of genes that increase a child’s risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) before the age of 19—adding to a growing list of 30 known genetic factors for the malady. Read More
Case Points to Link Bewteen Crohn’s Treatment, Cancer
(Source: HealthDay News)
An unusual case involving a sudden remission of lung cancer highlights the carcinogenic potential of certain drugs used to treat Crohn’s disease, experts say.
The patient, a 69-year-old female ex-smoker, Read More
Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn’s Disease
(Source: HealthDay News)
Researchers have identified 21 new genetic regions implicated in Crohn’s disease, bringing to 32 the total number of genes and loci Read More
6 Gastrointestinal Tips to get you on your way
When it comes down to it, there are things that you can do to improve not only your health, but your lifestyle as well. Here are some tips on how to do just that without breaking the bank. Read More
How to deal with your employer
I once worked for a healthcare management company as an Optical Scanning Clerk. One day, my Proctitis started acting up. I saw my job flash before my eyes the instant I realized that I was staring at the toilet bowl. How did I save Read More
Defining Gastrointestinal Diseases
For those of you who are new to having any issues with your gastrointestinal tract, here we briefly break down the difference between three of the most common diseases that affect many people. These diseases are all very similar, but the key difference Read More