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    Pearl Jam releasing Robert Plant collaboration 29 Jan 2006
    Before the band gets busy with promotion and touring, guitarist Mike McCready will stage a March 18 benefit for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation at Seattle's ...
    - Stuff.co.nz,

    Society of University Surgeons elects Hodin 29 Jan 2006
    ...endocrine surgery. Dr. Hodin is surgical director of the MGH Crohns and Colitis Center and is chief of endocrine surgery. He also ...
    - Scranton Times,

    If antibiotics work 'too well,' patients go home sick 29 Jan 2006
    C. difficile is believed to be responsible for nearly all intestinal infections, from mild diarrhea to severe or even fatal colitis, that occur after ...
    - Barre Montpelier Times Argus,

    EMEA - Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use - 23-26 ... 29 Jan 2006
    Remicade (infliximab), Centocor BV, to extend its indication to include treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Promising New Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis Sufferers Jan 5, 2006
    For people with the chronic disease ulcerative colitis, life can be limited to few social functions and trips away from home. 'Good ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    How antibiotics could cause colitis Jan 4, 2006
    One of the most serious side effects seen with the use of antibiotics in horses is the development of colitis, an inflammation of the membranes lining the ...
    - Thoroughbred Times,

    Treatment shows promise for treating colitis Dec 27, 2005
    An international study led by Canadian researchers suggests there is new hope for colitis sufferers who may not have previously responded to conventional ...
    - CTV.ca,

    Efficacy of Remicade in patients with ulcerative colitis Dec 28, 2005
    Patients with moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis treated with Infliximab ( Remicade ) at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every eight weeks thereafter were more ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Superbug Claims More Lives In Scotland Jan 27, 2006
    Diagnose antibiotic related colitis caused by C. difficle toxin. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis is produced primarily ...
    - MedIndia,

    Progenika Biopharma Launches New IBD Prognosis Test Jan 26, 2006
    The international launch of a new assay to improve the quality of lives of patients with Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis developed by Progenika, has ...
    - EndoNurse,

    Crohn's Patient Robert Hill Reaches Peak of Antarctica's Tallest ... Jan 23, 2006
    Nearly 1.5 million Americans are affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease), and approximately ...
    - EndoNurse,

    Health Support Groups Jan 28, 2006
    Information: (309) 779-2000. Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. 6:30-7:30 pm second Thursdays, Trinity at Terrace Park, lower level, Bettendorf. ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Manheim girl back on the court after surgery Jan 27, 2006
    Her parents, Frank and Lori Kreider of Manheim, took Katelyn to the emergency room, where doctors diagnosed ulcerative colitis _ which is when your body reacts ...
    - NEPA News,

    Rick Moody's sprawling satire has psychological depth Jan 28, 2006
    ...past the first 12 pages of the "light of the world" creeping westerly around the globe, and Chapter One's toilet drama, in which a colitis sufferer desperately ...
    - The Daily Yomiuri,

    Crohn's Patient Robert Hill Reaches Peak of Antarctica's Tallest ... Jan 23, 2006
    Nearly 1.5 million Americans are affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease), and approximately ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Considering colon removal Jan 21, 2006
    Dear Harlan: I have inflammatory ulcerative colitis. I soon need to make a decision about whether or not to take out my colon. If ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com,

    IBD And Crohn's Disease - What's The Link? Jan 17, 2006
    With roughly one million sufferers in the United States, IBD is primarily composed of two disorders: Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Mathaba.Net,

    North Shore support groups Jan 23, 2006
    CROHN'S AND COLITIS: The North Shore Crohn's and Colitis Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Doctor's Conference Room at Beverly ...
    - Salem News,

    The Australian Take on Laminitis Jan 24, 2006
    ...already undergone some sort of insult likely to result in the disease (such as a known foray into the feed room, retained placenta, colic surgery, colitis, etc ...
    - TheHorse.com,

    Don't care Jan 26, 2006
    Call 410-337-1337 offers following: *Crohn's Disease and Colitis Support Group: 7 pm first Monday each month, Canticle Room; call 410-337-1479. ...
    - North County News.com,

    Seattle signs Pettyjohn of Armada Jan 26, 2006
    Adam Pettyjohn, a former major league left-handed pitcher whose career was sidetracked by a near fatal case of ulcerative colitis during the 2002 season, had ...
    - Daily Breeze,

    Personal Health Trouble in the Gut, When Antibiotics Work Too Well Jan 23, 2006
    In the United States alone, it is estimated to cause about 3 million cases of diarrhea and colitis (colonic inflammation) and 5,000 to 20,000 deaths each year ...
    - New York Times,

    VICKERS/Being ill with the ‘ka-ditis’ Jan 18, 2006
    I almost didn’t make it. When I was three, I was stricken with what at the time was called “colitis,� or a severe inflammation of the digestive system. ...
    - Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat,

    Millennium Achieves 2005 Financial Guidance Jan 26, 2006
    In a phase II trial, MLN02 has demonstrated statistically significant improvements in remission rates compared to placebo in ulcerative colitis patients. ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    ViroPharma to Eliminate Debt Jan 26, 2006
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin® approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic- associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Upcoming Conferences Jan 27, 2006
    More than 15,000 organizations -- including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Carbon Monoxide Soothes Inflammatory Bowel Disease Jan 3, 2006
    Doctors have long known that smokers rarely suffer from a common form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) called ulcerative colitis, but they didn't know why. ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Ferrell selected as Hibbett Superstar Jan 6, 2006
    Alex chose the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Alex was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis four years ago. ...
    - Mount Vernon News,

    Types Of Crohn's Disease Jan 17, 2006
    By Sarah K. Jenkins. Crohn’s Disease, unlike ulcerative colitis, may affect any region of the digestive system. From the mouth ...
    - Mathaba.Net,

    Diagnostic Imaging: Abdomen Jan 20, 2006
    For example, in the chapter on ischemic colitis, images of diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer are shown. ...
    - Am J Roentgenology (subscription)

    Salix Pharmaceuticals Development Update; XIFAXAN(R) Trials ... Jan 11, 2006
    ...stage trial designed to evaluate an 1100 mg tablet formulation of COLAZAL(R) for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis, and patient ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Moral clash looms as biotech targets South Florida Jan 21, 2006
    ...them. Investigators are also working to develop treatments for chronic inflammation disorders such as arthritis and colitis. • The ...
    - Palm Beach Post,

    North Shore support groups Jan 16, 2006
    CROHN'S AND COLITIS: The North Shore Crohn's disease and colitis support group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the doctors conference room at ...
    - Salem News,

    Levine, Futures Tour go hand in hand Jan 23, 2006
    State). At age 13, he moved to Florida because his younger brother, Daniel, needed a warmer climate to ease his ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Boca Raton News,

    From the breast is best Jan 22, 2006
    Furthermore, it also shows evidence of providing lifetime protection from Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, some lymphomas, insulin-dependent diabetes ...
    - Munster Times,

    Crohn's victim rallies others to cause Jan 17, 2006
    In January 2004, he organized a children's baseball camp and tournament and donated the proceeds to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    CORY PECKER FILE Jan 18, 2006
    He went to the hospital, was checked out for appendicitis and then eventually was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, which the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Press & Sun-Bulletin,

    CAN EXERCISE MAKE THE HEART BEAT TOO FAST? Jan 20, 2006
    DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have Crohn's colitis. Would performing abdominal crunches adversely affect my condition? -- TW. ANSWER: Unless ...
    - Charlotte Sun-Herald,

    Elan veteran sets up AGI for €100m listing Jan 21, 2006
    ...therapies for gastro-intestinal (GI) disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis, which involves an ...
    - The Sunday Times,

    S&R Communications Group Named Agency of Record for CB Fleet® ... Jan 23, 2006
    S&R has significant experience with gastrointestinal products, including the ulcerative colitis drugs Rowasa ® (Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc) and Canasa ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Montreal study provides evidence that heartburn drugs expose ... Jan 24, 2006
    ...research shows. 'C-diff', as it is known, can cause severe diarrhea and crampy intestinal inflammation called colitis. Dr. Sandra ...
    - Newstarget.com,

    Heartland Bancshares, Inc. Announces Addition of Two New Directors Jan 23, 2006
    He is a member of the Greenwood Rotary and a former board member of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, serving as Treasurer of the Indiana Chapter from ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND ANTIRESORPTIVE THERAPIES IN PATIENTS ... Jan 25, 2006
    A reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in 30-75% of patients with IBD (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). ...
    - The Journal of Pharmacy Technology

    Letter: Informative article Jan 20, 2006
    ...named H. Elliot Larson, doing medical research in a prestigious laboratory in England, found that hamsters receiving antibiotics developed colitis, and he ...
    - MetroWest Daily News,

    Health & Fitness calendar Jan 22, 2006
    ...in donating blood. Call Lifeblood at 529-6320. Crohn's and Colitis Support Group: 7-8:15 pm every first Tuesday (Feb. 7) of the ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    Carotid bypass study seeking stroke patients Jan 24, 2006
    Caused by the bug Clostridium difficile -- or C-diff -- it can cause severe diarrhea and crampy intestinal inflammation called colitis. ...
    - Belleville News-Democrat,

    E. Coli Defense Mechanism May Provide Key to Disrupting Bacteria ... Jan 16, 2006
    This inflammatory reaction is caused by toxins secreted by the bacteria, which then causes hemorrhagic colitis. Hemorrhagic colitis ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Worst writer in the world? Jan 21, 2006
    ...assistants led by the beautiful Annabel Duffy, who is developing her own script about the wife of the Marquis de Sade; and an alcoholic mother with colitis. ...
    - Deccan Herald,

    Blackbaud Announces Acquisition of Campagne Associates Jan 23, 2006
    Approximately 13,000 organizations - including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) ... Jan 22, 2006
    ...expected product approval dates of DAYTRANA(TM) (MTS/METHYPATCH) (ADHD), SPD503 (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), MESAVANCE(TM) (SPD476) (ulcerative colitis), ELAPRASE(TM ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    'Rules' for safe heart rate are approximations at best Jan 20, 2006
    DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have Crohn's colitis. Would performing abdominal crunches adversely affect my condition? Unless you were having ...
    - SouthCoastToday.com,

    Crohn’s Disease Increases Risk of Intestinal Cancer Jan 4, 2006
    Gastroenterology. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Both ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Chris keeps Olympic dream alive thanks to his new title Dec 29, 2005
    But John claims that the only time he has had off work in ten and a half months was for bouts of colitis and gout, for which he takes medication, and also ...
    - Goole Today,

    SHIRE PLC: Shire and Impax Settle All Pending Litigation Jan 20, 2006
    ...product approval dates of DAYTRANATM (MTS/METHYPATCH) (ADHD), SPD503 (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), MESAVANCETM (SPD476) (ulcerative colitis), ELAPRASETM (idursulfase ...
    - FinanzNachrichten.de,

    Foundation for Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease ... Jan 3, 2006
    ...information site designed for those concerned about inflammatory bowel disease, the collective term for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and indeterminate ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Fecal Incontinence: Silent Health Problem for Older Women Jan 17, 2006
    ...hold stool. Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and some other conditions can cause this scarring to occur. Another contributing ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    India ready and keen to teach Ayurveda to US academia Jan 20, 2006
    Ayurveda or Allopathy that is providing the desired relief, so be it," Dr. Shah said, adding that Ayurveda provided great cures for colitis, Alzheimers, obesity ...
    - Webindia123,

    State tracking cases of resistant bacterium Jan 19, 2006
    In a healthy body, it’s usually no problem. In others, it causes severe diarrhea, colitis and sometimes death. Some people have repeated bouts with C. diff. ...
    - Columbus Dispatch,

    Spivey to attend weekend ball camp Jan 19, 2006
    Ahwatukee resident and Desert Vista senior Joey Marino, 17, organized the instructional clinic and will donate proceeds to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    - By Amita Verma Jan 17, 2006
    Shashank Katti has also released a number of cassettes on music therapy for patients suffering from arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, colitis, liver disorders ...
    - The Asian Age,

    Schering-Plough Initiates PEG-INTRON(R) Maintenance Study in ... Jan 13, 2006
    Severe decreases in neutrophil or platelet counts, hypothyroidism, hyperglycemia, hypotension, arrhythmia, ulcerative and hemorrhagic colitis, development or ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Battling The Blues Jan 16, 2006
    Omega-3s also appear to help cut down on the need for medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and a number of other ...
    - Saturday Evening Post,

    Women’s silent health problem: Study finds fecal incontinence is ... Jan 18, 2006
    ...hold stool. Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and some other conditions can cause this scarring to occur. Another contributing ...
    - Innovations-Report,

    Deadly germ getting worse Jan 15, 2006
    The bacterium, called Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, causes diarrhea and other serious intestinal maladies like colitis. Over ...
    - Laconia Citizen,

    FDA Accepts for Filing Oscient Pharmaceuticals' Supplemental New ... Jan 20, 2006
    ...have reported serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, antibiotic-associated colitis and tendon ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    New IBD Information Web Site Launched Jan 3, 2006
    ...site designed for those concerned about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the collective term for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and indeterminate colitis ...
    - EndoNurse,

    Pathway Diagnostics Expands Biomarker Portfolio to Include ... Jan 5, 2006
    ...tract. IBD is comprised of two forms, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and is typically diagnosed prior to the age of 30. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Many counties don't comply with state order to report C. diff Jan 18, 2006
    ...also known as C. diff. C. diff is a bacterium in the colon. It can cause diarrhea and colitis. US public health officials warned ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Healing sounds of music gets popular with Lucknowites Jan 16, 2006
    These include cassettes on arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases and colitis, asthama, acidity, easy delivery of the baby and migrane.
    - Lucknow Newsline,

    Small charity makes big donation Jan 3, 2006
    From that meeting, the Herts Children's Crohns & Colitis Support Trust (HCCCST) was born. Deena said: "HCCCST may be just a small ...
    - Watford Observer,

    Montjeu sets standard Jan 15, 2006
    Perhaps the most brilliant northern-conceived sprinting son of Danehill, Mozart died from acute colitis close to the end of the 2002 breeding season. ...
    - Australian,

    CCFA Begins Public Service Announcement Campaign Jan 9, 2006
    ...public service announcement (PSA) campaign, "Symptoms," encourages people who may be experiencing the symptoms of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to see ...
    - EndoNurse,

    Unusual Manifestation of Small-Vessel Vasculitis Jan 20, 2006
    The radiologic differential diagnosis in our patient includes other inflammatory conditions such as colitis with pericolic edema. ...
    - Am J Roentgenology (subscription)

    Health & Fitness guide Jan 15, 2006
    Margaret Dixon, (662) 893-1794; Jerry Lenski, 213-0604. Crohn's and Colitis Support Group: 7-8:15 pm every first Tuesday (Feb. 7 ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    When I walk I have difficulty lifting my left foot Jan 15, 2006
    However sometimes, especially in older people, treatment with antibiotics can cause a type of inflammation of the lining of the bowel (colitis) causing severe ...
    - The Herald,

    Bute: How Much is Too Much? Jan 5, 2006
    The most common side effects of Bute toxicity, Dowling says, are oral ulcers (open sores or lesions in the mouth) and right dorsal colitis (a life-threatening ...
    - TheHorse.com,

    Track coach for 3 decades at Evanston Jan 16, 2006
    ...him--every day.". Mr. Peters, 78, died of complications from colitis Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Bloomington, Ind. Mr. Peters attended ...
    - Chicago Tribune,

    Hydrotherapy is witnessing a renaissance of sorts Jan 14, 2006
    Through internal cleansing, diseases like obesity, sinusitis, asthma, uslcerative colitis and other diseases can be effectively treated.�. ...
    - Economic Times,

    Stomach, foot woes put China trip on hold Jan 8, 2006
    ...that taken care of, I was called back to the original doctor's office so he could explain the results of the colon biopsy — some kind of microscopic colitis. ...
    - Danbury News Times,

    What’s happening this week Jan 17, 2006
    For more information, call 697-4332. Crohns and Colitis sufferers, you are not alone. We are a support group located on the West Island and meet monthly. ...
    - West Island Chronicle,

    Loyola to study for first time IV medication for osteopenia and ... Jan 10, 2006
    ...at Loyola. An estimated one million Americans have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, the two most common forms of IBD. These ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Carolina Center presents 'Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: new uses for ... Jan 18, 2006
    Dr. Pittman will discuss how HBOT is being used in the treatment of chronic viral infections (like Hepatitis and HIV), toxic mold exposure, Colitis and Crohn's ...
    - Carolina Newswire (press release),

    Carolina Center adds hyperbaric oxygen therapy series to 2006 ... Jan 17, 2006
    ...an Old Therapy", which will discuss the treatment of chronic viral infections (like Hepatitis and HIV), treatment for toxic mold exposure, Colitis and Crohn's ...
    - Carolina Newswire (press release),

    Robert Miller: Jan 19, 2006
    Medical Center in Boston, will deliver the keynote address at a public seminar sponsored by the North Texas chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

    Tracking Scott Speed's rapid rise to the top Dec 29, 2005
    At about the same time he won the driver search, Speed was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a painful digestive disease that causes inflammation and ulcers ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    People on the move Jan 10, 2006
    The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Michigan Chapter, Farmington Hills, elected the following trustees to its board: Dawn Aronoff of Troy, first vice ...
    - DetNews.com,

    Shire buoyed by talk could settle on Adderall drug Jan 12, 2006
    The company is looking to a raft of new medicines such as NRP104, also to treat hyperactivity, and Mesavance for ulcerative colitis to offset its dependence on ...
    - Reuters

    First American in F1 since 1993 Jan 9, 2006
    Preceding Speed's signing as an inaugural Red Bull-backed driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso, he was struck with ulcerative colitis, a serious and painful disease ...
    - UpdateF1,

    DRAW BONUS Jan 6, 2006
    ..."If the bet comes up all the cash will go towards the Crohn's and Colitis charity foundation. It's a cause close to our hearts.".
    - Glasgow Daily Record,

    Indian PM extends support to US in Ayurvedic studies Jan 11, 2006
    ..."Ayurveda has been scientifically proven to be beneficial in multiple diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, Alzheimer's, colitis, arthritis, depression and ...
    - Islamic Republic News Agency,

    Tony Haynes: Backcourt Gives Pack Steady Hand Jan 5, 2006
    ...health issues. First, there was the flu, followed by a serious bout with colitis, an ailment that caused him to lose 15 pounds. Then ...
    - GoPack.com,

    Heartburn drugs linked to diarrhea Dec 29, 2005
    ...new research shows. C-diff, as it's known, can cause severe diarrhea and crampy intestinal inflammation called colitis. Dr. Sandra ...
    - Bradenton Herald,

    Hospitals ordered to report cases of deadly bacteria Dec 28, 2005
    ...departments. Clostridium difficile, also known as C-diff, is a bacterium that resides in the colon and can cause diarrhea and colitis. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    State orders lethal-bacteria reports Dec 29, 2005
    The infections cause repeated bouts of diarrhea and colitis. Surgery must be performed to remove colons destroyed by potent bacterial toxins. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    Bulletin Board for Broward County Jan 5, 2006
    Call 954-491-8471. Crohns & Colitis Support Group, 7-9 pm at Hollywood Medical Center Community Classes, 3700 Washington St., Suite 204. Call 800-237-8701. ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com,

    HEALTH & FITNESS CALENDAR Jan 2, 2006
    Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma; 253-403-1036. CROHN’S AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP 7-8:30 pm fourth Mondays, St. Clare Medical Pavilion ...
    - TheNewsTribune.com (subscription),

    Hometown Calendar Jan 9, 2006
    Meeting directed by health psychologist Linda Halversen. Patients, families and friends invited. (920) 496-8877. Crohn's & Colitis support group. 7-8 pm, St. ...
    - Green Bay Press Gazette,

    A Small Taste Of Home 23 Nov 2005
    They returned early that Monday and Todd went to the emergency room three times last week before he was admitted for colitis Friday afternoon. ...
    - Washington Post,

    Wall Street Reporter Hosting SUPER STOCK CHALLENGE Conference ... 23 Nov 2005
    ...proprietary small molecule catalytic antioxidants, targeting Parkinson's disease, Autoimmune disorders (arthritis and ulcerative colitis) Chronic Obstructive ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Survivor of the month 23 Nov 2005
    ...(November 23, 2005) — Michelle Cervone's abdominal pain and constipation were misdiagnosed as colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ...
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

    PGA TOUR: Finchem wins '05 Dick Schaap Lifetime Achievement in ... 23 Nov 2005
    Tim Finchem has been announced as the winner of the 2005 Dick Schaap Lifetime Achievement in Sports Award from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America ...
    - noticias.info,

    Ulcerative Colitis Patients Inadequately Screened for Colorectal ... Nov 22, 2005
    MADRID, SPAIN -- November 22, 2005 -- Despite the availability of widely accepted recommendations for screening ulcerative colitis (UC) patients for colorectal ...
    - DG News

    Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and ConvaTec Announce 2005 ... Nov 18, 2005
    18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and ConvaTec, the world's leading ostomy manufacturer and a leading wound care company ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Of America And ConvaTec Announce ... Nov 18, 2005
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK (November 18, 2005) -- The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and ConvaTec, the world’s leading ostomy manufacturer and a ...
    - WebWire (press release),

    Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis Responds to Once-Daily ... Nov 8, 2005
    HONOLULU, HI -- November 8, 2005 -- Patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis have higher rates of remission and improvement when treated with an ...
    - DG News

    Infliximab Associated with Lower Hospitalization Rates in ... Nov 9, 2005
    HONOLULU, HI -- November 9, 2005 -- Patients with severe ulcerative colitis are less likely to require hospitalization when they are treated with infliximab ...
    - DG News

    Predisposition to Colorectal Cancer in Rats with Resolved Colitis Nov 8, 2005
    Colitis markedly increases the risk of developing colon cancer, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In a rat ...
    - Am J Pathology (subscription)

    Nicotine Enemas Don't Help Ulcerative Colitis Nov 2, 2005
    2 (HealthDay News) — Although one recent study touted the benefits of nicotine enemas for treating ulcerative colitis, a new British trial finds no ...
    - ABC News

    Mesavance (SPD476) Phase III Ulcerative Colitis Study Results ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...medication multiple times each day, even if it manages symptoms and improves life quality," said Rodger DeRose, CEO of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    CCFA and ConvaTec Announce 2005 Great Comebacks Recipients Nov 18, 2005
    NEW YORK -- The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and ConvaTec, an ostomy manufacturer and wound care company, announced the 2005 recipients of ...
    - EndoNurse,

    CONSTIPATION OR BOWEL OBSTRUCTION? Nov 18, 2005
    DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Recently I was told I have collagenous colitis. ... Three years ago I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis. Is there any hope for me? -- SD. ...
    - Charlotte Sun-Herald,

    ViroPharma to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets Life Sciences ... Nov 22, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(r) approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - PrimeZone (press release),

    North Shore support groups Nov 21, 2005
    CROHN'S AND COLITIS: The North Shore Crohn's and Colitis Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Doctor's Conference Room at Beverly ...
    - Salem News,

    CAREER LADDER: Janice Turner Nov 22, 2005
    ...practice, Turner does histories and physicals, general patient intake and care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and other ...
    - Kansas City Star,

    Chargers Blood Drive Nov 22, 2005
    The drive started when 289 pints were collected for then-Chargers kicker Rolf Benirschke, who underwent surgery for ulcerative colitis.
    - XETV FOX6 San Diego,

    Humanized mice : are we there yet? Nov 22, 2005
    Their work indicates that the host innate immune response contributes to the inflammatory colitis and diarrhea that is associated with these infections in ...
    - Journal of Experimental Medicine

    Exercise, breathing help emphysema Nov 22, 2005
    It is seen with a number of illnesses, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, polycythemia (a blood disorder) and one ...
    - Contra Costa Times,

    Patient Recruitment Completed for Phase IIa Clinical Trial of ATL ... Nov 22, 2005
    ...and currently in a Phase IIb trial in obese diabetic patients in Europe), and COLAL-PREDÃ’ (Phase III for the treatment of acute ulcerative colitis in Europe). ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    This week in London Nov 20, 2005
    Foundation of Canada London Chapter: Free education night about new treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis with Dr. Brian Feagan, Robarts ...
    - London Free Press,

    Oscient Pharmaceuticals Submits sNDA to FDA for Five-Day Treatment ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...have reported serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, antibiotic-associated colitis and tendon ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Active psoriatic arthritis patients on REMICADE® achieve major ... Nov 19, 2005
    ...and has demonstrated broad clinical utility in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ulcerative colitis (UC), and ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Sick humour gifts for the sick Nov 21, 2005
    Or another that announces the date of the "Carlos Santana Walk For Memories" with the punch line "Or Else Fergettabouit.". "Colitis! Recovery? Are you kidding? ...
    - Tillsonburg News,

    So many charities needing help, so little cash at Christmas time Nov 16, 2005
    ...it, swing by the clinic for a flu shot in honour of Immunization Action Month while thinking about all those who suffer the pain of Crohn’s and colitis, as it ...
    - Brandon Sun,

    RealNetworks Officer is a Home Office Negotiator Nov 20, 2005
    He sits on the board of the Los Angeles chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, and he started summer camps for children ages 7 to 17 who ...
    - TechNewsWorld,

    Health & Fitness Events Nov 20, 2005
    ...in treatment of morbid obesity. baptistonline.org. Crohn's and Colitis Support Group: 7-8:15 pm Dec. 6 (every first Tuesday of the ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    PGA Tour commish Finchem takes '05 Schaap Award Nov 21, 2005
    Commissioner Tim Finchem has been announced as the winner of the 2005 Dick Schaap Lifetime Achievement in Sports Award from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - ESPN

    Calendar: Healthy happenings Nov 20, 2005
    Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America support group, 6:30 pm the second Monday monthly, Richland County Public Library, Assembly Street. ...
    - The State,

    Romark drug demonstrates efficacy in Clostridium difficile Nov 21, 2005
    Clostridium difficile is a leading cause of diarrhea and colitis contracted in hospitals or long-term care facilities and associated with the use of antibiotics ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Growing old gracefully takes some effort Nov 20, 2005
    About 20 years ago, I had my colon removed because of a serious bout with colitis. I used to have a colon but now I have a semi-colon. ...
    - Palladium-Item,

    Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 3Q2005 Results Nov 8, 2005
    The pediatric trial is ongoing and work continues in our study of the tablet formulation of COLAZAL for the treatment of ulcerative colitis at twice-a-day ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Axcan reports fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results ... Nov 10, 2005
    ...the Therapeutic Products Directorate of Health Canada for a new 750-milligram mesalamine (5-ASA) tablet for the oral treatment of ulcerative colitis in Canada. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Review: Drinking-Water Nitrate and Health Nov 6, 2005
    NOC. Indeed, ulcerative colitis patients showed increased levels of inducible NO synthase in the colonic mucosa (Kimura et al. 1998 ...
    - Food Consumer,

    COPING WITH CROHN'S Nov 7, 2005
    Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). ... Ulcerative colitis mainly affects the large intestine. ...
    - Wisconsin State Journal,

    UCB Presents Positive Cimzia(TM) Results From Pivotal Phase III ... Oct 31, 2005
    ...in the United States. (1) Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. ... (2) European Federation of Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis Associations. Newsletter, pg. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Sendek: Bethel will play some Nov 17, 2005
    ...he's in there.". Bethel averaged eight points last season but missed four games with colitis and four more with the groin injury.
    - Charlotte Observer,

    Centocor and Schering-Plough Next-Generation Biologic Shows ... Nov 16, 2005
    ...has already brought innovation to the treatment of Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    NEW SIX-YEAR DATA SUPPORTS FOSRENOL(R) AS A TREATMENT CHOICE FOR ... Nov 12, 2005
    Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction were not included in FOSRENOL(R) clinical studies. ...
    - ITNews,

    Pegasys(R) Shows Encouraging Interim Results for Hepatitis C ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...interstitial nephritis), pulmonary disorders (dyspnea, pneumonia, bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial pneumonitis and sarcoidosis), colitis (ulcerative and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    THE PREVALENCE OF THE HELLENIC MIND Nov 18, 2005
    17. acute abdominal pains colic êïëéêüò from colon, colitis. 18. second year student sophomore Note 5. from wise + moron! 19. ...
    - Hellenic News of America

    Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis Nov 17, 2005
    ...of the gastrointestinal membrane, and could offer relief to patients suffering from inflammatory disorders such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Norml,

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Presents at American College of ... Nov 14, 2005
    Positive results were presented for animal models of general inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis (oxazalone- induced ulcerative colitis) and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Haven Moses Receives First Annual Distinguished Community Service ... Nov 19, 2005
    ...and Leadership Award – Toastmasters International; 1996 “Celebration of Hope� Distinguished Service Award from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Health region sorts out bed shortage Nov 18, 2005
    Joan Van Brek, a Regina woman who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was outraged to learn that her colonoscopy had been postponed. ...
    - CBC Saskatchewan,

    Relief for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Nov 18, 2005
    This is because the symptoms of IBS can also mimic more serious illnesses, such as parasitic infections, cancer, colitis and Coeliac's disease. ...
    - Royal Gazette,

    Barbara L. (Niess) Dabbelt Nov 18, 2005
    ...of Mentor Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Inc., 9901 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township 44060; or to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of ...
    - News-Herald.com,

    Shire Pharmaceuticals: Investing in a Promising Future Nov 3, 2005
    ...(New River) - File I2S for Hunter syndrome with the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) - File MESAVANCE (SPD476) for ulcerative colitis with FDA ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Dr. St. Clair: Dear Dr. Dentist Oct 26, 2005
    At age 50, I suddenly developed ulcerative colitis. ... I took the usual prednisone and other steroids, which nearly wrecked me, though slowed the colitis. ...
    - Georgetown Record,

    What's up doc? Cause of Crohn's disease is a mystery Oct 31, 2005
    ...intestines. Along with Ulcerative Colitis, UC, it is one of the diseases we refer to as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD. About ...
    - MetroWest Daily News,

    REMICADE Data Show Promise for Children Afflicted With Crohn's ... Oct 25, 2005
    Additionally, REMICADE was recently approved for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (another type of inflammatory bowel disease ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    PLO Calls for UN Probe Into Arafat's Death Nov 13, 2005
    But the records are inconclusive about what brought about DIC, which has numerous causes ranging from infections to colitis to liver disease. ...
    - ABC News

    Salix Pharmaceuticals: What The Gut Tells You Nov 10, 2005
    Its chief product, Colazal, treats colitis -- inflammation of the colon. Its other drug, Xifaxan, is for travelers' diarrhea. On Oct. ...
    - BusinessWeek

    Salix Posts 3Q Loss on Acquisition Charges Nov 8, 2005
    ...rose 19 percent to $40.1 million from $33.5 million, led by growth for Salix's Colazal product for an inflammatory bowel disorder called ulcerative colitis. ...
    - MSN Money

    Crucial Antibiotic Rescues Biotech Maker's Finances Nov 8, 2005
    Vancocin's target bacterium, known in scientists' shorthand as C. difficile, causes severe diarrhea and a type of colitis, mainly in elderly hospitalized ...
    - New York Times,

    Updates, advisories and surprises Nov 8, 2005
    ...a share. Revenue for the quarter rose 19.4% to $40.1 million, buoyed by strong sales of Colazar, a treatment for colitis. The Thomson ...
    - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

    ViroPharma Incorporated Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2005 ... Nov 7, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(R) approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic- associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    FDA Approves New Indication for INVANZ(R) (ertapenem) for the ... Nov 14, 2005
    Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including INVANZ, and may range in severity from mild to life threatening. ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    ADDERALL XR(R) - Impax Files Suit Against Shire for Invalidity and ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...but not limited to, the expected product approval dates of MTS (METHYPATCH) (ADHD), SPD503 (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), SPD476 (ulcerative colitis), I2S (iduronate-2 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    ViroPharma Selected for NASDAQ Biotechnology Index Nov 14, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(R) approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - Black Enterprise,

    Blackbaud Names Microsoft Executive Marc Chardon President and CEO Nov 8, 2005
    Approximately 13,000 organizations - including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Carolina Newswire (press release),

    Bethel back on the court for Pack's exhibition win Nov 12, 2005
    ...situation well," Sendek said of Bethel, who missed eight games combined last season between the groin pull and a bout of the flu that turned into colitis. ...
    - Durham Herald Sun,

    ViroPharma Announces Additional Investment for Vancocin Supply Nov 4, 2005
    ...expected rate. Vancocin is indicated for the treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by C. difficile. This ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Schering-Plough's Oral HCV Protease Inhibitor Demonstrates Potent ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...severe decreases in neutrophil or platelet counts, hypothyroidism, hyperglycemia, hypotension, arrhythmia, ulcerative and hemorrhagic colitis, development or ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Many mistakenly believe IBS causes cancer Nov 3, 2005
    IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. "This is the first study to assess IBS patients' knowledge regarding their disorder. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Health Calendar Oct 30, 2005
    The Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group will meet at 7 pm Tuesday on the third floor of Medical Office Building II on the Winchester Medical Center campus. ...
    - Winchester Star,

    Patients, Industry and Lawmakers Seek to End SBA Bureaucratic ... Nov 9, 2005
    Healthcare Institute Children's Tumor Foundation Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Colorado BioScience Association Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Health Support Groups Nov 10, 2005
    Center, Trinity-7th Street Campus, Moline. Information: (309) 779-2000. Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. 6:30-7:30 pm second Thursdays ...
    - Quad City Times,

    ViroPharma Announces That Treatment With HCV-796 Reduces Hepatitis ... Nov 10, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(R), approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - PrimeZone (press release),

    The Disappearing Flu Vaccine Nov 14, 2005
    With the introduction of the colitis-fighting drug Vancocin, the stock has jumped from pennies in the spring to more than $20 a share in the autumn. ...
    - The Nation.,

    Street performer glad to fan the baton flame Nov 15, 2005
    Hotel in Buckhead to party and to salute individuals and a corporation for their contributions to the Georgia Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    Fosrenol Has Long-Term Safety and Efficacy in End-Stage Renal ... Nov 14, 2005
    Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction were not included in Fosrenol® clinical studies. ...
    - DG News

    HEALTH BRIEFS Nov 15, 2005
    SCRANTON – The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America will meet at 7 pm today in the Community Medical Center School of Nursing building. ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    Quaker Maid Meats Recalls 94,000 Pounds of Beef for Possible E. ... Nov 2, 2005
    This inflammatory reaction is caused by toxins secreted by the bacteria, which then causes hemorrhagic colitis. Hemorrhagic colitis ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    HEALTH BRIEFS Nov 8, 2005
    SCRANTON – The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 pm in the Community Medical Center School of Nursing building. ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    Safety of childhood vaccine supported Nov 9, 2005
    It found no association between the vaccine and autism or such inflammatory bowel disorders as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. ...
    - South Bend Tribune,

    5:00 & 11:00 pm news co-anchor; 10pm news anchor on UPN-Pittsburgh ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...including the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Share our Strength, and the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America ...
    - KDKA,

    Using Aspirin Along with Over-the-Counter NSAIDs Increases Risk of ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...also used oral steroids or warfarin (Coumadin), as well as those who had infectious diseases, gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, enteritis, colitis, or diverticula. ...
    - DG News

    Advitech Announces its Third-Quarter Highlights and Financial ... Oct 26, 2005
    ...results from a preclinical study for a potentially new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and similar autoimmune colitis. ...
    - CCNMatthews (press release),

    Optimer Pharmaceuticals Announces New Chief Medical Officer Nov 8, 2005
    ...of OPT-80, a most promising new drug to treat what has become a major medical problem in our hospitals, Clostridium difficile diarrhea and colitis," stated Dr ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Shire Announces Positive Results of Two-Year Study of ADDERALL XR ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...product approval dates of DAYTRANA(TM) (MTS/METHYPATCH(TM)) (ADHD), SPD503 (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), MESAVANCE(TM) (SPD476) (ulcerative colitis), I2S (iduronate-2 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Voters to Zamora: `You're needed' Nov 10, 2005
    Diagnosed with diabetes and ulcerative colitis, or inflammatory bowel disease, Zamora found herself struggling to meet the demands of her office over the summer ...
    - Whittier Daily News,

    Still don’t know your GI from your GL? Let us enlighten you Nov 13, 2005
    Heart attacks, strokes, cancer, asthma, allergies, migraines, colitis, infertility and type-2 diabetes: given that these obesity and diet-related conditions ...
    - The Herald,

    Isis losses decline Nov 8, 2005
    ...founding in 1989. The drugs are for cancer, eye diseases, asthma, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, high cholesterol and diabetes. Of these ...
    - North County Times,

    Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to Present Bethanna ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...the lives and welfare of children in the Delaware Valley including the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Bethany, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Drueding ...
    - Autochannel

    by Debra DeSalvo Oct 25, 2005
    Nison was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and told diet had nothing to do with it. Desperate, he experimented with raw foods and his symptoms disappeared. ...
    - Village Voice,

    Holiday treasures Nov 10, 2005
    Randi Cutler of Boston, social fund-raiser for such causes as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Boston Medical Center and Opera Boston, has a favorite ...
    - Boston Herald,

    Health Bulletin Board Nov 15, 2005
    Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group – For friends, family and caregivers; Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Providence Center for Faith and Healing at ...
    - The Spokesman Review,

    Knowing more about irritable bowel syndrome Nov 14, 2005
    ...no "best" treatment for IBS, but the good news is that IBS is not fatal and doesn't lead to more serious medical complications like ulcerative colitis or cancer ...
    - Sun Star,

    Alizyme Successfully Completes Clinical Trial for Cetilistat in ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in the US), COLAL-PRED® (Phase III for the treatment of acute ulcerative colitis in Europe ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    VRAKAS APPOINTS FINLEY CHIEF OF STAFF Nov 9, 2005
    She is president-elect for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Board of Directors and has served on the boards of these agencies: Sally Ride Academy, The ...
    - Sussex Sun,

    Health Bulletin Board Nov 8, 2005
    Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group – This meeting will discuss education and support for friends, family and caregivers, Nov. ...
    - The Spokesman Review,

    Forever Living Products announces positive results of UK’s first ... 02 Oct 2005
    The trial, involved 44 patients who suffered with the serious inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis. The trial was designed ...
    - Pressbox.co.uk (press release)

    Autistic children get help 02 Oct 2005
    Bozena Zarzycki said. In addition to autism, her son Alan was diagnosed and treated for colitis and stomach problems. "Healing the ...
    - Pioneer Press

    Hospital opens endoscopy suite 02 Oct 2005
    While looking, doctors may be able to find irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, colitis and diverticulitis, a herniated bowel that bleeds into the abdomen ...
    - MyWestTexas.com

    Fitness Events 02 Oct 2005
    Reservations required. 227-8478 or (800) 4-BAPTIST. Crohn's and Colitis Support Group: 7-8:15 pm every first Tuesday of the month (Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription)

    FDA Approves Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis Sep 19, 2005
    Sept. 19, 2005 -- The FDA has approved using Remicade to treat patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who haven't completely responded to other ...
    - WebMD

    FDA Approves Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Sep 18, 2005
    Washington, DC (AHN) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a new biologic treatment to treat ulcerative colitis. Manufacturer Centocor, Inc. ...
    - All Headline News

    As First And Only Biologic To Treat Ulcerative Colitis Sep 20, 2005
    ...today that REMICADE(R) (infliximab) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), making ...
    - Pharmaceutical Processing

    Centocor gets ulcerative colitis FDA OK Sep 16, 2005
    Chronic colon inflammation, also known as ulcerative colitis, is treated with a variety of anti-inflammatory drugs and sometimes with surgical removal of the ...
    - BusinessWeek

    FDA approves J&J's Remicade for ulcerative colitis Sep 16, 2005
    The Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson's rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a debilitating ...
    - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

    People with Crohn's and Colitis at Greater Risk of Asthma ... Sep 2, 2005
    ..."Airway diseases are the second most common chronic inflammatory disease assessed in patients with either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.". ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    FDA Approves Remicade for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Sep 16, 2005
    16-The FDA approved Remicade (infliximab) today for treatment of ulcerative colitis, making it the first agent in its class with this indication. ...
    - MedPage Today

    Speeding for a cure Sep 29, 2005
    ...able to use his love of fast cars for a good cause n he participated in the second annual "Speed the Cure," a program of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of ...
    - Connecticut Jewish Ledger

    ETMC TO HOLD CROHN'S DISEASE, ULCERATIVE COLITIS PRESENTATION Aug 30, 2005
    An educational presentation about the latest information on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis will be held Thursday at the East Texas Medical Center ...
    - Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Eradicting the shame of bowel disease Sep 29, 2005
    Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). ... "I have ulcerative colitis," he told me. ...
    - Sharon Advocate

    Chrohn's, colitis group to meet Thursday Aug 31, 2005
    The Sioux Falls support group for those with Crohn's or colitis will meet Thursday at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center, 41st Street and Southeastern Drive. ...
    - Sioux Falls Argus Leader

    off the menu Sep 29, 2005
    ...try to appreciate the subtleties of the drinks and figure out what you like (as well as to raise money for the local chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation ...
    - Philadelphia citypaper.net

    Community Corner Sep 29, 2005
    The National Capital Region Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is holding its first annual wine and food event. ...
    - Ottawa Sun

    Drug Fights Brutal Colon Disease Sep 23, 2005
    Ulcerative colitis is a brutal disease that afflicts half a million Americans, causing inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the large intestine. ...
    - WNBC

    NutraCea's SynBiotics-3 Formula Approved by Mercy Hospital of ... Sep 21, 2005
    ...to be added to the formulary at Mercy Hospital of Folsom as adjunctive therapy in the management of recurrent Clostridia difficile colitis, more commonly known ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    People with IBD more likely to suffer from debilitating ... Sep 2, 2005
    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that refers to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. According to the most recent ...
    - innovations report

    Salix's purchase of InKine complete Oct 1, 2005
    Morrisville. Salix's products include Colazal, a treatment for ulcerative colitis, and Xifaxan, for traveler's diarrhea. InKine ...
    - News & Observer

    City calendar: 9/26/05 Sep 25, 2005
    UPTOWN: The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, holds its annual meeting from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Pittsburgh Marriott City ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Health Calendar Sep 28, 2005
    Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group, weekly, 7:30 to 9 pm, Emerson Hospital, Concord. Call (781) 449-0324, ext. 11. ...
    - Shirley Oracle

    Clinical Data on FACTIVE(R) Tablets to be Presented at the 43rd ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...have reported serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions, peripheral neuropathy, antibiotic-associated colitis and tendon ...
    - Genetic Engineering News

    Geneticists Work To Unravel 8 Top Diseases Sep 29, 2005
    ...of 24 leading human geneticists will look at TB, heart disease, type 1 and 2 diabetes, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bipolar disorder and ...
    - All Headline News

    ViroPharma Responds to Epidemic of Severe Disease Caused By ... Sep 26, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(r), which is indicated for the treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by C. difficile. ...
    - PrimeZone (press release)

    Impact of somatization on health resource usage in patients with ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...discomfort and pain on the one side, and altered bowel habits on the other -- generally without evidence of more serious disease, such as colitis or cancer ...
    - innovations report

    Chron's Disease: What Is It, How Is It Treated Sep 29, 2005
    ...the time. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBD ...
    - Pittsburgh Channel.com

    Grin... and you should bear it Sep 29, 2005
    Studies have shown that people who regularly cry suffer fewer gastrointestinal problems, gastric ulcers and attacks of colitis. ...
    - Unison.ie (subscription)

    Professor warns council of pesticide dangers Sep 30, 2005
    ...council he has seen an increasing number of autistic children, increasing numbers of immune-related diseases such as Crohn’s disease, colitis and irritable ...
    - Tillsonburg News

    KV Pharmaceutical Signs POA/Vitaflo Scandinavia AB to Market ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any of the components of this vaginal cream, and in individuals with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or a ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Finding a cure Walk raises money to fight inflammatory bowel ... Sep 4, 2005
    One million Americans suffer from Crohn's and ulcerative colitis known collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). On Sept. ...
    - Canton Observer

    IBD Patients Prone to Other Autoimmune or Inflammatory Disorders Sep 1, 2005
    ...at the University of Pennsylvania here looked at records of nearly 8,000 patients with Crohn's disease, and more than 12,000 with ulcerative colitis, and found ...
    - MedPage Today

    People with inflammatory bowel disease are more prone to ... Sep 2, 2005
    Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) is a term that refers to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis, a condition ...
    - Xagena.it

    FDA Approves Remicade(R) as First and Only Biologic to Treat ... Sep 16, 2005
    ...today that REMICADE® (infliximab) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), making REMICADE ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    New C. Difficile Strain More Toxic Sep 22, 2005
    C. difficile is a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium. When the gut bacteria are disrupted by antibiotics this can cause colitis and diarrhea. ...
    - MedPage Today

    Researchers Set to Find ‘Genetic Signposts’ for Eight Diseases Sep 28, 2005
    ...for tuberculosis, coronary heart disease, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, bipolar disorder ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Reel in the benefits Sep 26, 2005
    ...properties, too, causing researchers to investigate its possible use for treating rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual cramps, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ...
    - Munster Times

    Kool Ken tackles his cancer confidently Sep 25, 2005
    ...ducts. It commonly follows Ulcerative Colitis which is also thought to be auto immune but within the bowel - usually colon. Ken ...
    - Parkes Champion Post

    Family of suicide victim learns his acne treatment lists suicide ... Sep 27, 2005
    ...chest pain, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism, abnormal lipids, increased or decreased appetite, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, nausea and ...
    - Linton Daily Citizen

    FDA Approvals: Remicade, Neulasta, NovoLog Sep 22, 2005
    22, 2005 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved infliximab injection for the treatment of ulcerative colitis; pegfilgrastim injection for ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    McKenzie's Lead Sep 21, 2005
    McKenzie thrived under the tutelage of the school's matriarch Mary Day, despite his first debilitating attack of ulcerative colitis, which cost the slim six ...
    - Seven Days

    AM IA BAD MUM Sep 25, 2005
    ...instead. Q: I HAVE ulcerative colitis but my medication doesn't seem to be controlling my symptoms. Are there other treatments. A ...
    - Glasgow Sunday Mail

    Sippin' away summer Sep 24, 2005
    Proceeds from Sippin' by the River will go to Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Last year ...
    - philly.com

    Al Goldstein sheds NY shoplifting case Sep 27, 2005
    NEW YORK: Shoplifting charges were dismissed against former Screw magazine publisher Al Goldstein, accused of stealing $54 worth of colitis books in New York. ...
    - NewKerala.com

    Florastor Reduces Healthcare Costs By Significantly Reducing ... Sep 28, 2005
    ...losses. Medical Futures also markets prescription products such as Purinethol and Cortifoam for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    Support Ahead For Local Ill Sep 12, 2005
    30,000 Long Islanders are faced with new challenges are they try to overcome the difficulties of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. ...
    - South Bay News

    Chefs cook for a cause Sep 15, 2005
    ...the Triangle's best-known culinarians will donate their talents to the Gourmet Gala, a benefit for the Carolinas Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. ...
    - News & Observer

    An interview with Michael Crawford Sep 17, 2005
    By Chris Page, Tribune. Q: The last news was the dropping out of “The Woman in White� for viral colitis. ... It’s not the colitis, that cleared up. ...
    - East Valley Tribune

    Former wife of comedian Lenny Bruce Sep 26, 2005
    12 at a hospital in Honolulu. She was 78 and a Honolulu resident. The cause was complications of colitis, her daughter, Kitty Bruce, said. ...
    - Miami Herald

    Dealing with autism Sep 20, 2005
    Zarzycki says. In addition to autism, her son Alan was diagnosed and treated for colitis, as well as stomach problems. "Healing ...
    - The Capital Times

    Abbot to compete in 28th Great Race Sep 25, 2005
    ...years. He recently won a local competition, the Run for Colitis, in which he finished 7th overall and 1st for men 40 and over. Abbott ...
    - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    Balancing the bacterial equation Sep 28, 2005
    ...have been used in connection with other conditions, among them colic, canker sores, HIV support, eczema, food allergies, ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis and ...
    - Knoxville Metro Pulse

    Opportunities In Small-Cap Pharma Sep 28, 2005
    Last year it generated 93% of its $105 million in revenue from two branded products, Colazal, a colitis remedy, and Xifaxan, an antibiotic for treatment of ...
    - Forbes

    MERCY FOR PORN PAUPER AL Sep 27, 2005
    September 27, 2005 -- Porcine pornmeister Al Goldstein is off the hook for allegedly stealing $54 worth of colitis-related books from a Barnes & Noble last year ...
    - New York Post

    People with IBD more likely to suffer from debilitating ... Sep 4, 2005
    Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) is a term that refers to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. According to the most recent ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    First annual mandatory surveillance data published on clostridium ... Sep 3, 2005
    Clostridium difficile is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and colitis, a healthcare associated intestinal infection that mostly affects ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    The Future File Sep 9, 2005
    Information: 215-898-4000 or www.museum.upenn.edu. Sippin' by the River, to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, will happen Sept. 25 at Festival Pier. ...
    - Philadelphia Inquirer

    DR GARETH: Am Ia Bad Mum Sep 25, 2005
    See yourdoctor before taking it as lifestyle changes may help instead. QI HAVE ulcerative colitis but mymedication doesn't seem to be controlling my symptoms. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Asthma risk higher for people with bowel disease Sep 9, 2005
    Patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, collectively designated inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, were also more likely to have arthritis ...
    - Reuters

    ViroPharma to Webcast 'Teach-In' On Clostridium Difficile Disease Sep 12, 2005
    This disease ranges in severity from asymptomatic colonization to severe diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon, colonic perforation and ...
    - PrimeZone (press release)

    Charities calendar, September 12 Sep 11, 2005
    Membership starts at $35. 303-745-0327, www.familiesfirst colorado.org. • The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's inaugural Women of Distinction ...
    - Rocky Mountain News

    Today's Online Sections Aug 31, 2005
    For more information, call (248) 662-0494. More than a million people in the US suffer from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. On Saturday, Sept. ...
    - Northville Record

    A. Berger, 89, co-founded accounting firm in SJ Sep 22, 2005
    Mr. Berger died at 89 on Sept. 14 of colitis complicated by an infection and a prior circulatory problem, according to his son, Alexander Champion Berger. ...
    - San Jose Mercury News

    Speed is the name and the game Sep 16, 2005
    ...selection as a member of Red Bull's team following the first search for an American F1 driver at the start of 2003, Scott was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis ...
    - Motorsport.com

    Barium shortage causing cancer-test backlog Sep 17, 2005
    Patients are referred for a barium enema when there are symptoms of suspected colon cancer, bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis, or if ...
    - Globe and Mail

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Other Illnesses Sep 18, 2005
    ...studies in Gastroenterology. IBD includes a number of chronic ailments such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The first ...
    - Forbes

    The Age of Autism: Adverse events Sep 21, 2005
    ...autism, seizure disorder. The patient's ulcerative colitis and gastritis are currently under the care of a physician. Since 1999 ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    ViroPharma to Present at the 2005 UBS Global Life Sciences ... Sep 20, 2005
    ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin(R) approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    IBD Linked to Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Sep 1, 2005
    It is estimated that more than 3 million Americans suffer from either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, the two conditions that make up inflammatory bowel ...
    - WebMD

    FDA OK's Centocor drug treatment Sep 16, 2005
    The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Centocor Inc.'s drug Remicade for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. ...
    - Philadelphia Business Journal

    Patients with IBD More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Multiple ... Sep 2, 2005
    ...identified more than 20,000 patients from the UK's General Practice Research Database diagnosed with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis between January ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Wheat Kings name veteran Moore captain Sep 23, 2005
    ...for this year's Coca Cola Home Opener, which will feature a special pre-game Tailgate Party, sponsored by M & M Meatshops, in support of Crohn's and Colitis. ...
    - OurSports Central (press release)

    Hospital fights CD superbug Sep 1, 2005
    Occasionally patients may develop a severe form of the disease called pseudomembranous colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis, which is characterised by ...
    - South Manchester Reporter

    WHEATS BOAST EIGHT LOCALS Sep 22, 2005
    ...night's opener will feature a special pre-game tailgate party, outside the Keystone Centre, sponsored by M & M Meatshops and in support of Crohn's and Colitis. ...
    - Prairie Sportslink

    Health Support Groups Sep 19, 2005
    Center, Trinity-7th Street Campus, Moline. Information: (309) 779-2000. Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. 6:30-7:30 pm second Thursdays ...
    - Quad City Times

    (HUG) - Crucell to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference ... Sep 21, 2005
    SynBiotics-3 Formula Approved by Mercy Hospital of Folsom Formulary Committee as Adjunctive Therapy in the Management of Recurrent Clostridia Difficile Colitis ...
    - Bolsamania.com

    Health calendar Sep 17, 2005
    Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month, 7 pm, Mary Washington Hospital, Auditorium 1. 877/807-5271, 659-5099 or 898-5035 ...
    - The Free Lance-Star

    Northland/Gladstone Calendar Sep 22, 2005
    Crohn's and colitis support group meets from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at North Kansas City Hospital, Health Services Pavilion, first floor, Interstate 35 and Armour ...
    - Liberty Sun News

    Community saddened by Hopper's death Sep 20, 2005
    Memorial Contributions may be made to the Dale Hopper Scholarship Fund at the WIU Foundation, or the Crohn and Colitis Foundation.
    - Macomb Eagle

    Jury Awards Family of West Nyack (NY) Man $820,000 in Medical ... Sep 18, 2005
    The family’s attorney, Christopher Meagher, said the doctors failed to do tests that would have revealed Mr. Hoehmann had developed colitis from the ...
    - Newsinferno.com

    Celebrity Carpenter Ty Pennington to Host 'ADHD Experts on Call' ... Sep 21, 2005
    ...but not limited to, the expected product approval dates of MTS (METHYPATCH) (ADHD), SPD503 (ADHD), SPD465 (ADHD), SPD476 (ulcerative colitis), I2S (iduronate-2 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Health Calendar Sep 5, 2005
    ...* The Crohn’s and Colitis Support Groupwill meet at 7 pm today on the third floor of Medical Office Building II on the Winchester Medical Center campus. ...
    - Winchester Star

    SPD476 Phase II Study Results Presented at World Congress of ... Sep 13, 2005
    Advanced Multi-Matrix System technology may allow for first once daily dosing of mesalamine in Ulcerative Colitis (UC), a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    James F. Nelson, 35, 9/16/2005 Sep 18, 2005
    ...prior to the service. Contributions: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Honor and Memorial Gifts, 386 Park Ave. So., New York, NY 10016.
    - bvilledailynews.com

    Walkersvilleâ?„Thurmont Community Calendar Sep 21, 2005
    240-629-6001. Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis support group, 7 pm, Frederick Surgical Center, 915 Tollhouse Ave., Frederick. 443-276-0861 or 800-618-5583. ...
    - Business Gazette

    Healthbeat:AS in Kids Sep 21, 2005
    ...obvious pattern. Children with AS may also develop fever, psoriasis or digestive problems (colitis or Crohn’s disease). Family ...
    - WHOI

    Parkinson's Disease Data From the Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Pipeline ... Sep 20, 2005
    ...focus areas for the Aeolus Pipeline Initiative are: Parkinson's disease; Autoimmune disorders (arthritis and ulcerative colitis); Chronic Obstructive Lung ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Business news in brief Sep 17, 2005
    ...company, said Remicade is the first biologic treatment approved by regulators for chronic colon inflammation, also known as ulcerative colitis, which afflicts ...
    - Philadelphia Inquirer

    Thomas P. Nowicki Jr. Sep 22, 2005
    The family suggests memorial donations can be made in Thomas P. Nowicki Jr. name through the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, 368 Park Ave. ...
    - Bethany Beach Wave

    Anti-snobs worse than wine snobs Sep 21, 2005
    The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's first annual Wine & Food event will take place at the Courtyard Restaurant, 21 George St., on Oct. ...
    - Ottawa Citizen

    'Phantom' star Crawford opens MAC theater Sep 17, 2005
    In April, a bout of viral colitis forced Crawford, 63, to bow out of Lloyd Webber’s London production of the musical "The Woman in White.". ...
    - East Valley Tribune

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September 15, 2005 Sep 15, 2005
    Crohn's and Colitis: The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is looking for volunteers in Whitchurch-Stouffville and Markham to help with special event ...
    - Sun Tribune

    Employers urged to prepare for disability discrimination claims Sep 20, 2005
    ...of a debilitating illness. She suffers from ulcerative colitis, associated arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Tarbuck, who is ...
    - PersonnelToday.com

    Trust your gut feelings Sep 19, 2005
    The inflammatory bowel conditions — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and proctitis — are comparatively common and becoming more frequent and ...
    - Times Online

    Science of Sport: Supplements Sep 23, 2005
    Athletes with digestive disorders: this includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis etc. An iron supplement may also be advisable. ...
    - RunnersWeb




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