This November marks Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the unique challenges faced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)1. Canada has high rates of IBD, affecting over 320,000 people nationwide. As a result of our aging population, cases of IBD have steadily increased each year, snowballing into a growing problem […]

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Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, is a debilitating condition with no known cause or cure. The Sishen pill is a therapeutic modality derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that relieves UC issues.1 Uncertainty continues on the mechanisms of how the Sishen pill works to improve ulcerative colitis. Understanding the basics of ulcerative colitis […]

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Humira is a prescription medicine that helps reduce inflammation – how does it work? Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system is unable to distinguish between the body’s own cells and the foreign cells. This results in the immune system attacking healthy organs and tissues in the body. Autoimmune diseases can affect a […]

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In a recent study, researchers attempted to determine if there is a dietary risk factor for inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It is caused or exacerbated by several factors, including diet, genetics, and the environment. A diet high in refined sugars and fat – also referred to as […]

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A recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown extremely promising results for the treatment of Ulcerative colitis using a drug that is currently approved for the treatment of Psoriasis. Ulcerative Colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. This immune-mediated disorder […]

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New research has found that walnuts could potentially protect against flare-ups in ulcerative colitis. Inflammatory bowel disease is very common, with three million adults reporting having the condition in 2015.  Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, where the colon or rectum becomes irritated and develops small sores called ulcers.  The ulcers cause […]

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Scientists in Australia have developed a precise new way to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease using nuclear medicine. A study recently published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine discusses how to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in a quicker, more efficient way by categorizing inflammatory markers. Researchers used immuno-positron emission tomography (Immuno-PET) to image antibodies that target […]

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Treatment for ulcerative colitis can consist of medications and/or surgery. Receiving both have raised concerns in the medical community for their role in causing adverse effects. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine that is characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the colon. The clinical course of care varies tremendously for those […]

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