Fiber Keeps Diseases at Bay Oct 30, 2009
When it arrives in the colon, bacteria convert it to energy and compounds known as "short chain fatty acids." These are already known to alleviate the symptoms of colitis, an inflammatory gut condition. Similarly, probiotics, and prebiotics, food supplements that affect the balance of gut bacteria, reduce the symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, also inflammatory diseases. (Newsmax)
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems Oct 29, 2009
These are already known to alleviate the symptoms of colitis, an inflammatory gut condition ... In several trials, people with colitis have been given dietary fibre, resulting in beneficial anti-inflammatory effects ... Harig, J. M., Soergel, K. H., Komorowski, R. A. & Wood, C. M. Treatment of diversion colitis with short-chain-fatty acid irrigation. (Science Daily)
Screening Guidelines For Breast, Cervical And Colorectal Cancers Redefined Oct 28, 2009
or inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). "Because of the research being conducted in laboratories and clinics at M. D. Anderson and around the world, our understanding of how cancer develops and spreads is steadily increasing," said Ernest T. Hawk, M.D., M.P.H., vice president for Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences. (Science Daily)
Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk Oct 28, 2009
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds ... Researchers analyzed data on 26,403 Crohn's disease patients and 26,974 patients with ulcerative colitis in order to evaluate how the use of immunosuppressive and biologic medications to treat IBD affected non-melanoma skin cancer risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 28, 2009
FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia greater than 1. 78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis. (Canada Newswire)
Pettyjohn still wants the ball Oct 24, 2009
Pitched in the major leagues in 2001 and 2008 following comeback from ulcerative colitis ... Those doors remained ajar, somehow, after 17 combined hours of three surgical procedures to treat ulcerative colitis -- a pre-cancerous disease that causes inflammation of the colon -- in March, June and September 2002 dropped him to 135 pounds. (Fresno Bee)
McAllister: Light shed on celiac disease, osteoporosis Oct 21, 2009
Symptoms of the disorder are highly variable and can be mistaken for other disorders of the gut, including irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and intestinal infections. Common digestive complaints associated with celiac disease include abdominal pain, cramping and bloating, and a perplexing mix of diarrhea, flatulence and constipation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The bowels of infection Oct 21, 2009
The related report by Onyeagocha et al, "Latent cytomegalovirus infection exacerbates experimental colitis," appears in the November 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology ... They found that while latent CMV infection did not induce IBD, it exacerbated the severity of intestinal inflammation if colitis were already present ... Onyeagocha et al suggest that "latent infection by CMV, and perhaps other common viruses, may modulate mucosal immunity and, consequently, alter one's... (EurekAlert!)
Medicine for the Skin: Hydrocortiso... Oct 20, 2009
Hydrocortisone can also prescribed for ulcerative colitis or proctitis (inflammed rectum or anus). Hemorrhoidal symptoms can also be treated with products containing hydrocortisone. (Suite101.com)
Raising Money to Fight Crohn's Disease Oct 19, 2009
Petra Cliffs owner Mike Anderson said he was diagnosed with Colitis earlier this year and wanted to help speed up medical research ... Anderson said Crohn's Disease and Colitis affect about one in two-hundred people. (WCAX.com, VT)
Triggers Found In Cells' Transition From Colitis To Cancer Oct 15, 2009
Scientists observed that cancer stem cells taken from the gastrointestinal system in patients with a chronic digestive disease called ulcerative colitis will transform into cancerous tumors in mice. The finding, now online and to be featured on the cover of the Oct. 15 issue of Cancer Research, may help explain why patients with colitis have up to a 30-fold risk of developing colon cancer compared with people without the disease ... New understanding of the link between colitis and cancer could... (Science Daily)
Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy double risk of congenital malformations in fetus Oct 14, 2009
One group (dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors) prevents folate from being converted into its active metabolites and includes trimethoprim (antibiotic), sulfasalazine (for ulcerative colitis) and methotrexate (chemotherapeutic). The other medications are known to lower serum and tissue concentrations of folate by various mechanisms, and include antiepileptics (carbamazepine, phenytoin, lamotrigine, primidone, valproic acid and phenobarbital) and cholestyramine (reduces cholesterol). (EurekAlert!)
Fresno State induction ceremonies Oct 11, 2009
Adam Pettyjohn (1996-98), pitcher from Exeter had 15 complete games, ranks seventh with 322 career strikeouts; pitched in the major leagues in 2001 and 2008 following comeback from ulcerative colitis in 2002. Casey McGehee (2001-03), infielder from Santa Cruz had a 32-game hitting streak, ranks seventh with 249 career hits; made major league debut in 2008 with Cubs, hitting. (Fresno Bee)
Discovery of genetic defect may lead to better treatments for common gut diseases Oct 9, 2009
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common forms of IBD.. The research was led by Mary Dinauer, M.D., Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published Today Oct 7, 2009
Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy (Canada Newswire)
Drug May Help Colitis Patients Avoid Surgery Oct 6, 2009
FRIDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with the drug infliximab (Remicade) reduced the need for surgery in ulcerative colitis patients by almost half, a new study found. Ulcerative colitis causes chronic inflammation of the colon and often leads to surgical removal of the colon (colectomy) ... "One of the most feared outcomes for ulcerative colitis patients is surgical removal of the colon. Our research hopes to provide other treatment solutions for patients beyond surgery," Sandborn said.... (MEDLINEplus)
Sterling Heights girl chosen as Team Challenge Honored Hero (47) Oct 5, 2009
Nikole Manolios of Sterling Heights has been selected to be a Team Challenge Honored Hero for the Michigan chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America ... Nikole Manolios of Sterling Heights has been selected to be a Team Challenge Honored Hero for the Michigan chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America ... 4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Support Groups Oct 5, 2009
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Zinc Deficiency Symptoms and Risk... Oct 3, 2009
People with gastrointestinal disorders and diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and short bowel syndrome. Vegetarians. (Suite101.com)
Oxidized Form Of A Common Vitamin May Bring Relief For Ulcerative Colitis Oct 2, 2009
A new research report appearing in the October 2009 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that retinoic acid, the oxidized form of vitamin A, could be a beneficial treatment for people suffering from ulcerative colitis and other irritable bowel diseases. Specifically they found that retinoic acid helps suppress out-of-control inflammation, which is a hallmark of active ulcerative colitis ... Because many experts believe that IL-17 directly relates to the uncontrolled... (Science Daily)
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need For Surgery By Almost Half, Study Suggests Oct 2, 2009
1, 2009) A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue of Gastroenterology ... Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the colon, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea ... Like Crohn's disease, another common IBD, ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and... (Science Daily)
Hello, I must be going Sep 30, 2009
Or, from the song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', the phrase "the girl with kaleidoscope eyes" emerged as "the girl with colitis goes by". Groucho's own modegreen, transforms that old Cuban favourite, Guantanamera, into "Once on a meadow". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Drug Treats Ulcerative Colitis Sep 30, 2009
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue of Gastroenterology. Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the colon, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea ... Like Crohn's disease, another common IBD, ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and often lead to... (Newsmax)
Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Building Plant for Therapeutic Apheresis Devices Sep 25, 2009
Therapeutic apheresis is used to treat a wide range of intractable diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and hepatic insufficiency. Blood is drawn from a patient and circulated through a medical device which removes pathogenic substances by separation or adsorption; the treated blood is then returned to the patient. (JCN Network, Japan)
Lawmakers urged to intervene, protect doctors treating Lyme patients Sep 25, 2009
Pasternack described those therapies as sometimes toxic, leading to serious complications, including blood-stream infections and antibiotic diarrhea and colitis. His protestations weren t well received by some at the hearing. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Irish Drugmaker Sees Growth In P&G Acquisition Sep 25, 2009
It would roughly triple its annual revenue and quickly lift profits, take it into 14 new countries and add major products, including blockbuster osteoporosis drug Actonel and Asacol for ulcerative colitis. The company expects the deal to close by year-end, pending regulatory approval. (Investors Business Daily)
Slocum donates $40,000 to tournament charities Sep 24, 2009
The East Lake Foundation will receive $20,000, while the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Chron's and Colitis Foundation each get $10,000 ... Slocum has suffered from ulcerative colitis for the last 10 years ... Since moving to the Atlanta area from the Florida Panhandle, he has been working with the Georgia chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to find a cure. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jaguars quarterback David Garrard scores for Crohn's research Sep 19, 2009
Every touchdown David Garrard throws or runs for this year will mean $10,000 for the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation ... -based Centocor Ortho Biotech has pledged to donate $10,000 to the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America for each touchdown Garrard scores during this season. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Alice Richer: When foods are deadly Sep 16, 2009
Food hypersensitivities, such as lactose intolerance, or medical conditions, such as colitis, often mimic the symptoms of food allergies. "True" food allergies account for only 1 percent to 2 percent of adults and 5 percent to 7 percent of children who experience adverse food reactions in the United States. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Why preparing for a colonoscopy is a two-step process Sep 14, 2009
The reason we do this is not to torture people but to reduce the number of people who need to repeat their tests because of inadequate preparation, says Dr. Joshua Korzenik, co-director of the Crohn s and Colitis Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. That s why a final clean-out is now often recommended about five hours before the exam. (Boston Globe)
Health calendar Sep 11, 2009
CROHN'S DISEASE AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 14; Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic conference room; information, 623-9303. "WALK WISE HAWAI'I," presented by state Department of Transportation (one of the Kaiser Permanente Senior Summit Lectures), with tips on walking safety for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 14, Poha'i Nani Good Samaritan Retirement community auditorium; 10-11 a.m. Sept. 23, Kaiser Waipi'o Clinic conference room, and 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kahala Nui senior living... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Good Bacteria Can Fight Bad Bugs Sep 11, 2009
Allison Parker said, "It worked wonders and then my husband was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and it happens to be perfect for that too, so we just keep it in the refrigerator. It works great for us.". Doctors say Probiotics can be taken daily for maintenance or to treat chronic digestive problems, eczema and even colic. (Click2Houston, TX)
George Kidder; attorney helped guide and strengthen BSO, 84 Sep 11, 2009
Mr. Kidder, whose day job was at the Boston law firm Hemenway & Barnes, where he was a partner for more than 40 years, died in his Concord home Aug. 20 of complications from colitis. He was 84. (Boston Globe)
ASK DR. H: Screening guidelines change Sep 10, 2009
e., ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease), but not irritable bowel syndrome; family history of colon cancer in parent or sibling; being African-American; being of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage; history of smoking; obesity; prior history of radiation to the abdomen; heavy chronic alcohol use; adult-onset diabetes; and a diet high in red meat and processed meats. Despite the Medicare guidelines, if youre experiencing unexplained constipation or blood in the stool, a colonoscopy would be... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Not-so-stupid microbe tricks Sep 9, 2009
"Applications of S-layer display that we are currently developing include anti-cancer vaccines, an HIV infection blocker and agents to treat Crohn's [disease] and colitis, and diarrhea in malnourished populations.". Bacteria vs. toxic algaeBlue-green algae are becoming a scourge in areas of the globe's oceans as well as inland bodies of water. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Promising New Target Emerges For Autoimmune Diseases Sep 8, 2009
It is likely that this mechanism is involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ulcerative colitis, Banerjee says. After examining the process further, Banerjee s team would like to apply the insights in animal studies. (Science Daily)
Support Group Sep 7, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009. Deadline for submitting is one week prior to publication. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Making bacteria make useful proteins Sep 7, 2009
"This S-layer system is very efficient at producing and secreting proteins we can make the bacterium into a protein pump, secreting over half of all the protein it makes as engineered S-layer protein," said Dr Smit, "Applications of S-layer display that we are currently developing include anti-cancer vaccines, an HIV infection blocker and agents to treat Crohn's and colitis, and diarrhoea in malnourished populations". . (EurekAlert!)
Source: Danica to race in Nationwide in 2010 Sep 6, 2009
A dude who also serves as national spokesman for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Marcos Ambrose made one mistake in rainy Montreal, and Carl Edwards made him pay. (ABC News)
Las Vegas Marathon 2009 Sep 2, 2009
com to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will debut on December 6, 2009 with a revamped, glitzy new course. In unprecedented fashion, the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas event will close Las Vegas Boulevard to all vehicular traffic and instead will rock with tens of thousands of runners in both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Strip. (KLAS-TV)
Warner Chilcott Buying P&G Drug Business for $3.1B Aug 25, 2009
The company also gets a colitis drug called Asacol with about $600 million in annual sales, a patent through 2014 and an extended release version just launching, plus Didronel for Paget's disease and other bone disorders and Enablex for overactive bladder. The deal is expected to close by year-end. (ABC News -- Wire)
Warner Chilcott Said to Plan $3.1 Billion P&G Prescription Drug-Unit Deal Aug 24, 2009
The drugs unit makes Actonel, an osteoporosis drug, and Asacol, a colitis treatment, according to the Procter & Gamble. Procter & Gamble hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer for the unit, a person with knowledge of the matter said earlier this year. (Bloomberg -- UK)
How diarrheal bacteria cause some colon cancers revealed in mouse studies Aug 24, 2009
Funding for the study was provided by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, Bernard Schwartz, William and Betty Topercer, Dorothy Needle, Bud Swartz, and the Commonwealth Foundation. In addition to Pardoll and Sears, research participants include Shaoguang Wu, Ki-Jong Rhee, Emilia Albesiano, Shervin Rabizadeh, Xinqun Wu, Hung-Rong Yen, David Huso, Frederick Brancati, Elizabeth Wick, Florencia McAllister, and Franck Housseau at Johns Hopkins. (EurekAlert!)
Genetically Engineered Bacteria Are Sweet Success Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease Aug 22, 2009
In research to be published in Gut, the therapy has been proven to work in animals with colitis, one of the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. The bacterium is able to deliver the protein, a human growth factor called KGF-2, directly to the damaged cells that line the gut, unlike other treatments which can cause unwanted side effects. (Science Daily)
Scientists make "sugar bug" drug for bowel disease Aug 21, 2009
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. inflammatory bowel disease. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A Man with Cystic Fibrosis with Abdominal Pain and Distention Aug 20, 2009
Management of C. difficile Colitis. Summary. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ore Pharmaceuticals cuts losses Aug 18, 2009
The biotech, which plans to continue testing a drug candidate to treat ulcerative colitis this year, has been struggling with cash, reporting $25,000 in total revenue for the second quarter, down from last year s $1 million for the same period. Ore reported a second-quarter loss of $2. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
How Mice And Humans Differ Immunologically Aug 15, 2009
29, 2008) Individuals with the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis are at increased risk of developing colon cancer. New data have identified a central role for the soluble factor TNF-alpha in the. (Science Daily)
Stomach Bugs May Boost Bowel Disease Risk Aug 15, 2009
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, refers to a group of conditions, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, marked by chronic inflammation in the intestines, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea ... The increased risk of IBD after the gastroenteritis episode persisted throughout the 15-year observation period and was similar for Salmonella and Campylobacter and for a first-time diagnosis of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the investigators report. (MEDLINEplus)
• Gallbladder removal leads to complications Aug 14, 2009
You may also benefit from over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication such as Imodium or Digestive Advantage (Crohn's and Colitis or IBS formulas). I understand your position of not wanting to rely on medication, but after 13 years of suffering, it may be your best option. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hundreds say good bye to South Shore Charter Public School student with unique memorial Aug 13, 2009
Leary, who would have been a junior at the Norwell charter school in September, struggled with complications from colitis but had recently been at her healthiest. With Erin gone, family and friends said they decided to celebrate her life and look forward. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Colon Capsule Endoscopy Diagnoses 64% Of Total Polyps Detected By Conventional Colonoscopy Aug 11, 2009
19, 2007) A pilot study found that narrow band imaging colonoscopy used in cancer surveillance for ulcerative colitis patients can identify flat dysplastic. . (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency Aug 8, 2009
Sustained blood loss, from conditions that may include a bleeding ulcer, cancer, medication side effect, or ulcerative colitis. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
ViroPharma Announces Support by Advisory Committee of The Office of Generic Drugs Proposed Guidelines for Developing Generic Versions of Oral Vancomycin Hydorchloride Aug 5, 2009
Vancocin is used to treat severe, often life-threatening bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus ... Vancocin is the only approved product to treat Clostridium difficile-associated pseudomembranous colitis, one of the most common and devastating hospital-acquired infections ... ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(R), approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated... (PR Newswire)
Health Briefs 8.5 Aug 5, 2009
Crohn's/Colitis: The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Greater San Diego Chapter will host informational meetings for its Team Challenge half marathon training program, which raises funds for medical research and sends participants to half marathons all over the country. Call 619-497-1300 or visit. (North County Times)
E. coli infection Aug 4, 2009
E. coli 0157 symptoms can range from mild diarrhoea to haemorrhagic colitis - a combination of severe abdominal cramps and blood in the stools. The incubation period can range from three to eight days, with symptoms usually becoming apparent three to four days after infection. (BBC News -- UK)
'American Adulterer' offers compelling, clinical look at JFK Jul 30, 2009
Central to the book's premise is that this great man has been saddled with a laundry list of debilitating afflictions, including Addison's disease, thyroid deficiency, gastric reflux, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, prostatitis, urethritis, mysterious fevers, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma. Racked with pain, relentless intestinal distress, his movements stiffly hogtied by a back brace, Kennedy is medicated, probed and punctured by a team of doctors in... (USA Today -- Life)
PADRES: Err apparent: Padres must reverse their mistake-ridden draft history if the franchise fortunes are to improve Jul 26, 2009
Gautreau was stricken with colitis and never made it after a long climb to Triple-A. Phillips flamed out early. Gautreau was the first pick of Bill "Chief" Gayton, the Padres director of scouting. (North County Times)
Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk Jul 25, 2009
Red meat may raise odds for ulcerative colitis, but oily fish could be protective, study shows ... THURSDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming too much of a common polyunsaturated fatty acid could be a contributing factor in an estimated 30 percent of all cases of ulcerative colitis, researchers say ... However, the research also found that consuming lots of omega 3 fatty acids can cut the chance of developing ulcerative colitis by more than three quarters. (MEDLINEplus)
Healthy fat link to bowel disease Jul 24, 2009
Experts believe a high intake of linoleic acid, found in foods like "healthy" margarines, may be implicated in a third of ulcerative colitis cases ... The researchers also found that a diet rich in another type of fat, omega 3 fatty acid found in oily fish such as salmon and herring, reduced the likelihood of developing ulcerative colitis by 77 ... Arachidonic acid can then be converted into various inflammatory chemicals, high levels of which have been found in the bowel tissue of patients with... (BBC News -- Health)
WSJ: Procter & Gamble in talks to sell pharmaceuticals unit Jul 23, 2009
Dibadj has said the biggest drugs in the portfolio osteoporosis medication Actonel and the colitis drug Asacol have had flat to slow sales growth, in part due to rising generic sales. Those drugs in the portfolio that hold more promise are tied to marketing agreements or have yet to be approved in the U.S.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Experts question benefits of probiotics Jul 22, 2009
There s also growing evidence that children with ulcerative colitis can benefit from a proprietary mixture of eight strains called VSL 3, Guandalini said. And certain probiotics have been shown to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Novel Genetic Finding Offers New Avenue For Future Crohn's Disease Treatment Jul 13, 2009
5, 2005) A pro-inflammatory protein activated by bacteria in the colon plays a key role in the development of experimental colitis in mice a mouse-version of human Crohn's disease ... 4, 2008) Two new genetic markers that influence the likelihood of getting Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis during childhood have been identified. (Science Daily)
Vitamin A Derivative Provides Clues To Better Breast Cancer Drugs Jul 7, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 6, 2009) Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, could lead researchers to a new set of drug targets for treating breast cancer, researchers from the University of Chicago report in the June 25, 2009, issue of the journal Cell. The most common forms of breast cancer are fueled by the female hormone estrogen. (Science Daily)
Intestinal Cells Surprisingly Active In Pursuit Of Nutrition And Defense Jul 7, 2009
15, 2007) Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, severely impair the lives of more than four million people worldwide. The development of effective therapies against these. (Science Daily)
