88.7% Of Ulcerative Colitis Patients In Remission Remained Relapse-Free At 12 Months With Once Daily Mezavant(R) XL ... (Medical News Today)

Shire Limited, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that data published in Gut show that 64.4% of patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) who achieved clinical and endoscopic remission maintained this at 12 months when given two mesalazine 1200mg gastro-resistant, prolonged release tablets (Mezavant XL) once a day as a maintenance therapy.

An Epidemiologic Study Of Microscopic Colitis In Turkey (Medical News Today)

The research team led by Levent Erdem from Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital of Turkey investigated the prevalence and demography of microscopic colitis in patients with diarrhea of unknown etiology and normal colonoscopy in Turkey. This was published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Mesalamine Granules Maintain Remission In Ulcerative Colitis Patients Who Switch From Another 5-ASA (Medical News Today)

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP) today announced that 1.5 g mesalamine granules once-daily maintained remission versus placebo in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients who switched from another 5-ASA product (78 percent of relapse-free subjects vs. 59 percent [P

Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease (Science Daily)

Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.

An epidemiologic study of microscopic colitis in Turkey (EurekAlert!)

( World Journal of Gastroenterology ) Microscopic colitis is a chronic diarrheal disease with normal colonoscopic but abnormal histopathologic features. It is a disease with two subtypes of similar clinical but different histological features: Lymphocytic colitis, which is characterized by pronounced colonic mucosal lymphocyte infiltration. Collagenous colitis, which is characterized by ...

Health (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

ADHD/ADD SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday; Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road; speaker topic: ?ADHD Myths and Issues?; parents or families with a child or adult diagnosed with attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, caregivers, teachers and other interested people welcome; 456-7752.

Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- A new study questions the commonly held belief that intestinal Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections are always preceded by antibiotic use.

New research institute shines light on gastrointestinal diseases (The Globe and Mail)

McMaster University facility aims to uncover causes irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, Crohn's Disease, Regional Enteritis, Ileitis, Granulomatous Ileocolitis, Ulcerative ... (ThirdAge)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term used for a group of diseases and disorders that affect the intestinal tract. IBD causes the intestines to become inflamed and irritated. IBD is a lifelong illness that can be difficult to control.

Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria (Health Scout)

Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says.

Football peewees to take on Bombers

Darryl Gershman was waiting for the right time to tell his team the exciting news.

Nice could deny drugs to stomach patients

Sufferers of crippling stomach conditions could be denied "life changing" medication under proposals from the Government's drugs rationing body.

Locals Receive Awards From Road Race

This week the Falmouth Road Race announced the Falmouth resident age group awards from the 2008 race.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Names Two-Time Pga Tour Champion National Spokesperson

Heath Slocum signs on to fight debilitating digestive diseases impacting millions of Americans NEW YORK, Oct.

Cornhole for a cause

Nathan Ferency, Midland senior, tries his hand at cornhole during Sigma Nu's first cornhole tournament.

Concert4Crohna s rocking hard Saturday at Popa s

Radio station KPNT-FM and concert club Pop's have teamed up for the first Concert4Crohn's at 7 p.m Saturday at Pop's. Performing are St.

Scarsdale teen among those gearing up for Crohn's & Colitis Team Challenge

More than 40 Westchester County residents are training for the January ING Miami Half Marathon to raise money to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

An Epidemiologic Study Of Microscopic Colitis In Turkey

Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Article Date: 08 Oct 2008 - 10:00 PDT The research team led by Levent Erdem from Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital of Turkey investigated the ...

Mesalamine Granules Maintain Remission In Ulcerative Colitis Patients Who Switch From Another 5-ASA

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. today announced that 1.5 g mesalamine granules once-daily maintained remission versus placebo in ulcerative colitis patients who switched from another 5-ASA product Additional ...

Mesalamine Granules Maintain Remission In Ulcerative Colitis Patients ...

Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Article Date: 08 Oct 2008 - 8:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate ...