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UF researchers find triggers in cells’ transition from colitis to cancer
University of Florida researchers have grown tumors in mice using cells from inflamed but noncancerous colon tissue taken from human patients, a finding that sheds new light on colon cancer and how it might be prevented.Scientists observed that cance...
Leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease.Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the mos...
Nutritional Diet for Colitis and Crohn's
Nutritional Diet for Colitis and Crohn's-Drink lots of fluid (8 - 10 servings daily) to keep body hydrated and prevent constipation-Your doctor or your registered dietitian may recommend a daily multivitamin-mineral supplement to replace lost nutrien...
Salix drug wins FDA approval
Tuesday, Sep. 08, 2009 Salix Pharmaceuticals said this morning that it won regulatory approval for a new treatment for stomach ailments, expanding its portfolio of drugs that treat gastrointestinal diseases.The Morrisville company said the U.S. Food ...
Scientists use bacteria, sugar to treat ulcerative colitis
British researchers reduced bleeding in mice with ulcerative colitis by using a type of sugar and a form of bacteria to deliver a human growth factor called KGF-2. The scientists administered KGF-2 directly to damaged cells using an engineered form o...
Colitis: Flax Seeds
High in omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds are an important part of a well-balanced vegan diet.Studies show flax seed oil can help help with IBD, Chron's Disease, colitis and ulcerative colitis.Flax seeds have anti-inflamatory benefits, contain antioxid...

