Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 1 (NOD1) haplotypes and single nucleotide polymorphisms modify susceptibility to inflammatory bowel diseases in a New Zealand caucasian population: a case-control study Mar 28, 2009
DNA samples from 388 Crohn's disease (CD), 405 ulcerative colitis (UC), 27 indeterminate colitis patients and 201 randomly selected controls, from Canterbury, New Zealand were screened for 3 common SNPs in NOD1, using the MassARRAY(R) iPLEX Gold assay. Transcriptional activation of the protein produced by NOD1 (Nod1) was studied after infection of Caco2 cells with Escherichia coli LF82. (BioMed Central)
NURSE’S NOTES - Colorectal cancer deadly, but preventable Mar 25, 2009
A personal history of ulcerative colitis or Crohn s disease, as well as some other cancers, such as breast and ovarian cancer, is another. There are also some hereditary conditions - fortunately fairly rare - that predispose people to colorectal cancer. (Missoulian, MT)
SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009
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Life in Costa Rica gave me a wait problem Mar 22, 2009
The doctor diagnosed colitis, suggested dietary changes and said stress had been a contributing factor. Mark Drolette is a freelance writer from Sacramento who moved to Costa Rica but changed his mind and moved back to Sacramento. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Colon cancer rates falling Mar 20, 2009
Somerset County is not spared, he said. We detect colorectal cancer at least once a week on average at Somerset Hospital. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
> Spun off in a dispute, Facet starts life $400 million richer Mar 18, 2009
As clich; as it may seem, that s a 180-degree change from the early days of PDL, where a series of deals built a wide-ranging portfolio of drugs from cancer and multiple sclerosis treatments to cardiovascular products and an ultimately failed colitis drug. PDL had trouble pushing drugs through the clinic fast enough or successfully, and a New York hedge fund jumped in with a series of complaints. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Keep Your Rear in the Clear Mar 12, 2009
Visitors can crawl through the Colossal Colon(R) to see examples of cancerous and non-cancerous polyps, various stages of colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis and hemorrhoids. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic digestive disorders known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) ... The Colossal Colon(R) is sponsored nationally by Get Your Guts in Gear -- The Ride for Crohn's & Colitis (GYGIG). (PR Newswire)
Female Serial Killer Belle Gunness Mar 11, 2009
With the proceeds from her husband s death, Belle bought a farm in La Porte, Indiana and moved there with her two daughters (two other children had died in infancy, either from poisoning or acute colitis). Shortly after Belle took up residence, the boat and carriage houses burned to the ground, bringing another insurance payout. (Suite101.com)
Shire Announces Launch of FOSRENOL(R) in Japan Mar 11, 2009
Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction were not included in clinical studies with FOSRENOL. The most commonly reported Adverse Drug Reactions are gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. These are minimized by taking FOSRENOL with food and generally abate with time with continued dosing. (Canada Newswire)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Mar 7, 2009
Ulcerative Colitis DrugsLearn More About a Medication for Mild-to-Moderate UC Symptoms ... Ulcerative Colitis DrugsLearn More About a Medication for Mild-to-Moderate UC Symptoms. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
Health institute offers free cancer screening kits Mar 6, 2009
Also, people who have previously had an incidence of colorectal cancer, polyps or the bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn s disease are at increased risk. Those with a family history of colorectal cancer are advised to talk to their doctor about when and how often to have screening tests. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Drugs That Increase Health Insuranc... Mar 3, 2009
Remicade (arthritis, ulcerative colitis) ; $27,800 to $35,000 per patient ... Mezavant (ulcerative colitis) ; $1,150 to $2,300. (Suite101.com)
What makes C-Diff superbug deadly? Mar 2, 2009
The toxin can cause severe diarrhea and life-threatening colitis that could lead to the surgical removal of the colon ... C-diff is a spore-forming bacterium that was discovered in 1978 to be the cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. (EurekAlert!)
* Scientists discover chinks in hospital superbug armor Mar 2, 2009
As the germ reproduces, it releases toxins that cause severe diarrhea, sometimes fatally, and colitis that can need surgical removal of the colon. In a study published in Nature, microbiologists in the US reported that they had identified which of the two toxins released by C-diff does the big damage. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Analysts see P&G Pharma as tough pill to swallow Mar 2, 2009
For one thing, the biggest drugs in the portfolio osteoporosis medication Actonel and the colitis drug Asacol have had flat to meager sales growth in the past 24 to 36 months, in part due to rising generic sales. Those drugs in the portfolio that hold more promise are tethered to marketing agreements or have yet to be approved in the U.S.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Addressing irritable bowel syndrome Mar 1, 2009
Sometimes these symptoms are due to inflammation as in the case of Crohn's disease, colitis, celiac disease, obstructions of some sort, or diverticulitis. Blood tests, scopes and ultrasounds can often determine if these are to blame. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Milford Relay for Life Effort Stresses Awareness Feb 27, 2009
"All of my symptoms were saying a urinary tract infection originally. Then the doctors thought, "maybe colitis," and they found it completely by accident. He was originally treated at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport and then, after moving to Boston, needed to have his condition followed up at Massachusetts General Hospital. "It was never a problem there. I was fine for seven or eight years, and then I was rediagnosed about three and a half years ago and sent to New Milford Hospital. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Great Comebacks(R) Program Announces 2008 National Award Winner and Inaugural Tony Snow Public Service Award Feb 26, 2009
Founded in 1984 by former San Diego Charger and ulcerative colitis patient Rolf Benirschke, the Great Comebacks Program celebrates the inspirational achievements of people who have overcome debilitating intestinal diseases, colorectal cancer and ostomy surgery. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a collective term for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects an estimated 1 ... The Great Comebacks Awards are sponsored by ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical... (PR Newswire)
In turnabout, children take caregiver role Feb 24, 2009
Partly paralyzed, with diabetes and colitis, Linda Lent needs extensive care at home. But with her husband working long hours at a bowling alley, Lent, 47, relies on a caregiver who travels by school bus toting a homework-filled backpack: her 13-year-old daughter, Annmarie. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
New Therapy With Stem Cells To Treat Crohn's Disease Feb 22, 2009
Crohn's disease, together with ulcerative colitis, is included in what is called irritable bowel disease. It is a chronic genetic disease that occurs when the immune system loses tolerance to the patient's own intestinal flora, leading to an abnormal inflammatory response that continues over time. (Science Daily)
Stress and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Feb 12, 2009
The causes of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are poorly understood, despite having been defined many decades ago on the basis of their clinical manifestations. Experiments involving transgenic mice and genomewide association studies involving patients have independently provided glimpses into the complexity of the genetic causes of these disorders. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Scientists at Scripps Research identify a mutation that causes inflammatory bowel disease Feb 11, 2009
A team of scientists at The Scripps Research Institute has linked a mouse mutation to an increased susceptibility for developing inflammatory bowel disease -- represented in humans as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which together are estimated to affect more than a million people in the United States ... D., former Research Associate Sophie Rutschmann (now a member of the Faculty of Medicine at the Imperial College, London), and colleagues, discovered how the gene Mbtps1 is linked to... (EurekAlert!)
Inflammation Directly Linked To Colon Cancer; Potential New Drug Targets Revealed Feb 10, 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)
Comb-Overs chase blues, charity in sold out show Feb 8, 2009
That s good news for the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America (www ... org) a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis ... There was some debate about whether they could do the concert on behalf of one or several charities, but Kramer s suggestion, the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation of America, was personal. (Medfield Press, MA)
Eating dirt can be good for you - just ask babies Feb 7, 2009
And pig whipworms, which reside briefly in the human intestinal tract, have had "good effects" in treating the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, he said ... "A lot of inflammatory diseases - multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and asthma - are due to the activity of Th 17," he explained. (International Herald Tribune)
Is passing blood after bariatric surgery normal? Feb 7, 2009
Other causes of bright red blood in stool are polyps in the colon, diverticula (a weakening in colonic wall), inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, or colon cancer. An uncommon but seen complication of some types of bariatric surgery is gastric and duodenal ulcers. (CNN -- Health)
Stool-Based Colon Cancer Tests Vary Widely in Accuracy Feb 7, 2009
More frequent testing is recommended for people at high risk (for example, because of a family history of colorectal cancer) or those with intestinal conditions such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths for American men and women. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs Feb 7, 2009
people who suffer from dehydration, kidney disease, acute colitis, or delayed bowel emptying, and. people taking certain medicines that affect kidney function, such as diuretics (fluid pills), angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (medications that lower blood pressure), angiotensin receptor blockers (used to treat high blood pressure, heart or kidney failure), and possibly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (similar to ibuprofen and other arthritis medications). (MEDLINEplus)
New Clues to Stopping Colitis-Linked Cancer Feb 7, 2009
MONDAY, Feb 2 (HealthDay News) -- Two immune system proteins may someday help doctors treat and prevent colitis-associated cancer (CAC), a new study suggests. The Interleukin 6 (IL-6) cytokine, a protein released by cells in the immune system, plays a key role in tumor production of colitis-associated cancer, according to a study on mice done at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine ... For example, when researchers removed STAT3 from intestinal epithelial cells, the... (MEDLINEplus)
Bacterial Combinations Do Not Result In Enhanced Cytokine Production, Study Shows Apr 1, 2008
4, 2004) DNA from inactivated "probiotic" bacteria triggers a specific anti-inflammation immune response in mice with experimental colitis, researchers supported by the NIH's National Institute of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Researchers seek cause of inflammatory bowel disease (1) Mar 30, 2008
Crohn's is closely related to another disorder called ulcerative colitis, a condition marked by ulcers in the top layers of the lining of the large intestine ... Together, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are frequently referred to as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New Genetic Markers For Crohn's Disease Discovered, Study Suggests Mar 28, 2008
The study examined changes in DNA associated with the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease (CD), which is most frequently marked by inflammation of the final section of the small bowel (ileum) and parts of the colon, and ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammation of the internal lining of the rectum and colon ... 24, 2006) Canada has among the highest incidences of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease cases per capita in the world, a new study shows. (Science Daily)
Large multicenter study suggests new genetic markers for Crohn's disease Mar 27, 2008
The study examined changes in DNA associated with the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohns Disease (CD), which is most frequently marked by inflammation of the final section of the small bowel (ileum) and parts of the colon, and ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammation of the internal lining of the rectum and colon. Results of the study, published in this months edition of Genes and Immunity, included information gleaned from 993 families with IBD, 244 of whom were... (EurekAlert!)
Got Raw Milk? Mar 23, 2008
A growing body of evidence from university research conducted around the world suggests these nutrients help counter conditions as diverse as asthma, allergies, colitis, and diabetes. A study of nearly 15,000 children ages 5 to 13 in five European countries published last year by the University of Basel in Switzerland showed that those who consumed raw milk had lower rates of both asthma and hay fever, and that the earlier in life the children started drinking the raw milk, the more effective... (Boston Globe)
Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder' Mar 22, 2008
A number of studies have suggested that live worms could be an effective treatment for conditions like Crohn's disease and colitis, known collectively as inflammatory bowel disease ... Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease appear to be caused by an overactive immune system, which causes inflammation in the digestive system. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Salix could pay $23M in licensing deal Mar 21, 2008
The products include a rectal foam for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and capsules to help treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease and chronic diarrhea. Budesonide products add to the drug pipeline for Salix (Nasdaq: SLXP), which was hit hard by the late December to its best-selling drug, Colazal. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
APIC launches first national C. difficile prevalence study Mar 21, 2008
C. difficile is a life-threatening bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis and is frequently associated with prolonged antibiotic use. CDAD is most commonly contracted by the elderly and those with recent exposure to hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare institutions. (EurekAlert!)
New Defense Mechanism Against Intestinal Inflammation Found Mar 16, 2008
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)
Do you know your own colon cancer risk? Mar 15, 2008
It can also be used to identify the source of rectal bleeding or confirm if you might have areas of colitis (inflammation of the colon). If your physician is suspicious about an area during the colonoscopy, he/she can use an attachment placed at the end of the colonoscope to take a small tissue sample (biopsy) to be examined in a laboratory. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Shire Launches Patient Education Forums on Better Managing the Challenges of Ulcerative Colitis Mar 10, 2008
On the Road Again' Events Planned in Ten Major Cities PHILADELPHIA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Shire Pharmaceuticals launched "On the Road Again," an informative patient education program for people with ulcerative colitis (UC), a disease that affects nearly 700,000 individuals in the United States ... LIALDA is the only ulcerative colitis treatment that utilizes MMX(R) Technology ... LIALDA with MMX Technology combines a pH dependent gastro-resistant coating, which delays the release of the... (PR Newswire)
Glucocorticoid Hormones Mar 8, 2008
They include, but are not limited to, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and rheumatoid arthritis. Glucocorticoids can also be used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immune suppression following organ transplantation, and cortisol deficiency secondary to disease in the pituitary gland or adrenal glands (e. (Suite101.com)
Scientists successfully treat new mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease Mar 7, 2008
The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC); in extreme cases, they can be fatal ... "The antibiotics we gave the mice were used individually in unsuccessful clinical trials as ulcerative colitis treatments, but now we have colleagues who are thinking of giving combined therapy an informal try," says co-senior author Thaddeus S. Stappenbeck, M.D., Ph ... "The colons of the mice were incredible. They were filled with inflammatory T cells. We found the mice... (EurekAlert!)
FDA Extends Review Timeline for Additional Indication for Antibiotic DORIBAX(TM) Mar 7, 2008
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. (PR Newswire)
Is Coffee Harmful to Your Health? Mar 5, 2008
Bowel problems such as colitis and diverticulitis. Chronic fatigue syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Super Colon takes reporter inside a very serious disease Mar 4, 2008
Around the entrance, normal tissue is displayed with no bumps or discoloration, but inside the cancer progressively evolves to include Colitis, a chronic disease that causes open sores or ulcers on the lining of the colon; polyps- grapelike growth on lining of rectum; Crohn's disease, which causes inflammation of gastro intestinal track; and the malignant growth called colon cancer. As you walks through the oversized colon, you might forget about the absurdity of the experience and take note of... (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Another talks of drug use Mar 3, 2008
Laker, 38, was diagnosed in 1992 with colitis, a digestive disease, and he'd had other serious health issues, nearly dying in 2001 when his pancreas became infected. Laker doesn't think his steroid use is tied to any of his health problems then or recently. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tim Laker: Regrets ... He's Got A Few Mar 3, 2008
Diagnosed with the intestinal disease colitis in 1992, Laker was hospitalized for a time this winter with a recurrence of the ailment. He said he does not think steroid use had anything to do with this latest setback or his infected pancreas and liver in late 2001 that nearly cost him his life. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Laker looks back at steroid usage Mar 3, 2008
Former Indians catcher Tim Laker took steroids to combat weight loss due to colitis ... But his battles with colitis and his ensuing struggles to keep his weight up caused him to look for a shortcut ... Laker was diagnosed with colitis, a digestive disease, in 1992, shortly after his first callup to the Majors with the Expos. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Rockfest brings bands together to benefit local teacher Feb 29, 2008
The benefit concert will feature headliners Midnite Rockers, Frijid Pink and Lemon James to raise money for teacher Andrea Baker of Flat Rock, who's facing mounting hospital bills from surgery for ulcerative colitis. Blues group Bad Habit will kick off the evening followed by rockers Union. (The News-Herald)
Great Comebacks(R) Program Announces 2007 National Award Winner Feb 28, 2008
Global Advocates Honor US Firefighter Scott Ellis for His Comeback from Ostomy Surgery, and Send Off Seven Summits Climber Robert Hill on Everest Expedition WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Ellis, a firefighter from Enfield, Connecticut was named this year's Great Comebacks(R) National Award recipient this evening at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1984 by former San Diego Charger and ulcerative colitis patient Rolf Benirschke, the Great Comebacks Program recognizes the... (PR Newswire)
Access To Success: The Second Annual UCBeyond Scholarship Program Feb 27, 2008
"Congratulations and continued success to UCB with this program! Overcoming the effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), rather than letting it control you, can be an extremely difficult task. Students who demonstrated an ability to accomplish this exceptional feat were recognized in 2007, and we are delighted that these scholarships will continue in 2008," says Dr. Kevin Glasgow, CEO of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada - a voluntary, not-for-profit, medical research foundation... (Canada Newswire)
Oilers maintain status quo Feb 27, 2008
In addition to Souray, Horcoff, Torres and Moreau, Matt Greene missed 34 games with a fractured ankle, Fernando Pisani missed the first 26 games of the season with ulcerative colitis and Pitkanen was out 13 games after having his right knee scoped. Lowe made a splash last year when he dealt Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders for Robert Nilsson, Ryan O'Marra and a first-round pick rather than lose him for nothing as an unrestricted free agent last summer. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
March of Dimes honors the Kraintz family Feb 24, 2008
Tommy suffered from pneumonia, asthma, Bronchial Pulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Alter Septal Defect (ASD), colitis, and jaundice. During his NICU stay, he had four blood transfusions and two staph infections. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Safer And More Effective Way To Treat Crohn's Disease Feb 23, 2008
"We've seen similar results in top-down, step-up studies of rheumatoid arthritis," said Dr. Feagan, "suggesting that the top-down approach could be the best treatment method for other chronic auto-immune diseases such as ulcerative colitis.". Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Do patients with inflammatory bowel disease receive optimal care? Feb 23, 2008
The research team led by Dr. Jian-Min Si from Zhejiang University, China, conducted a retrospective review of medical therapy for a hospital based-cohort of patients with IBD, involving 71 patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and 106 with ulcerative colitis (UC) ... This article reported that all the patients with ulcerative colitis received optimal doses of aminosalicylate while 39 ... Another finding is that only half of the patients with active distal or left-sided ulcerative colitis received... (EurekAlert!)
Gross, but for a good cause Feb 23, 2008
This is followed by weird-looking cantaloupe-size bumps called Colitis that poke in through the wall disjointedly. They represent ulcers and open sores on the colon that can also increase the risk of colon cancer, we are told. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Media Advisory - Safer and more effective way to treat Crohn's disease Feb 22, 2008
"This suggests that the top-down approach could be the best treatment method for other chronic auto-immune diseases, such as ulcerative colitis." Dr. Feagan is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology atistics at the Schulich School of Medicine stry at Western. He holds cross-appointments in the Divisions of Internal Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Gastroenterology. (Canada Newswire)
Ace student Tully is aiming high Feb 19, 2008
She has volunteered at the Somerville Public Schools SKIP program as a classroom aid for severely mentally and physically handicapped children between the ages of 3 and 14, at homeless shelters in Camden, N.H., and has participated in the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation Guts and Glory Walk. Christina s the kind of girl you wish a school were full of, Denning said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Smoking May Raise Risk of Colon Polyps Feb 14, 2008
As it stands, adults are advised to start colon cancer screening at the age of 50, though people at higher-than-average risk -- such as those with ulcerative colitis, or a family history of colon cancer -- often start earlier. Some experts have already suggested lowering the screening age for longtime smokers, Botteri and his colleagues note, but this is not yet standard practice. (MEDLINEplus)
Conference to Explore America's Health Challenges Feb 12, 2008
Reactions to gluten can lead to fatigue, depression, abdominal symptoms, malnutrition, infertility, osteoporosis, neurologic syndromes, growth failure in children, colitis, autoimmune diseases, and a risk of cancer. The Founder and Director of IHI, Dr. Kenneth Fine, is the conference headliner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hospital patients given yoghurt to fight superbugs Feb 4, 2008
C diff is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and colitis, an infection of the intestines. The bacterium, which lives in the gut, multiplies rapidly when doses of antibiotics disturb the natural balance of germs in the body, causing severe complications for elderly people and patients already suffering from serious illness. (The Argus.co.uk)
Ustekinumab Phase 3 data show long-term improvement of chronic plaque psoriasis Feb 3, 2008
Centocor has already brought innovation to the treatment of Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, pediatric Crohns disease and psoriasis. The world leader in monoclonal antibody production and technology, Centocor has brought critical biologic therapies to patients suffering from debilitating immune disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Your Strange Medical Symptoms Solved Feb 3, 2008
It could be due to ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes inflammation and sores in the lining of the rectum and colon. That red patch on your arm could be a sign of psoriasis, but it could also be a passing problem, such as prickly heat. (Forbes)
Coaches vs. Cancer hits home for SMU men's basketball coach Trewick Feb 2, 2008
I ve known for 20 years that this day may come, said Trewick, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I have had a colonoscopy about every two years, and at my last one, the doctor said that my colon had become precancerous and needed to be removed. (Winona Daily News, MN)
How Poxviruses Such As Smallpox Evade The Immune System Feb 2, 2008
Buller added that the findings have great potential for use in developing drugs that target immunological and inflammatory disorders, including a type of heart disease called atherosclerosis (sometimes referred to as hardening of the arteries), inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and rheumatoid arthritis. Of all the poxviruses, smallpox in particular has played a gruesome role in human history. (Science Daily)
