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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New research led by researchers at the University of Limerick and a team from University Hospital Limerick in Ireland explored the link between Crohn’s disease and fatty tissue around the intestine. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that can occur in different areas of the digestive tract. Several factors play a role in […]

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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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Crohn’s disease is a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease caused by inflammation in the digestive tract. Crohn’s disease can affect different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the small intestine, large intestine, and colon. The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease are chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain. Other symptoms can include fatigue, fever, blood in […]

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Using bacterial proteins, scientists created a vaccine against inflammatory diseases in mice that fights symptoms of bowel disease and metabolic syndrome. The bacteria in your gut can greatly affect your health and well-being.  Harmful or pathogenic bacteria in a person’s intestines can cause inflammation of the intestinal lining that can lead to a variety of […]

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Researchers discover a vital pathway that may serve as a potential treatment target for Crohn’s disease. Among the list of chronic diseases, Crohn’s disease is a debilitating illness that affects over 1.6 million people in North America alone. It’s characterized by chronic inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract, with affected regions ranging from the mouth to […]

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A case study reported complete Crohn’s disease remission in a patient who consumed a plant-based diet. Crohn’s disease is one of many medical conditions that affect the digestive system. This inflammatory bowel disease can occur due to a variety of factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Given the nature of the disease, diet has a […]

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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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