Archives for the 'Crohn's Research' Category
New Gene Associated With Crohn’s Disease Found…
Not very long ago I blogged about a report that scientists had found a gene that seemed connected to Crohn’s Disease, you can see that here…
That gene was the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor. However, according to a release from BioResearchOnline.com, it seems that another gene may have been found that seems directly lined to […]
Vaccine For Crohn’s Disease? Sparks Major Debate…
Recently, we reported on an article that was published inside the Scotsman paper (and on the web) - here is the link… The article reported that researchers in Scotland feel firmly that they have found a vaccine for Crohn’s Disease based on the theory that MAP causes Crohn’s Disease.
Now, this is a major debate […]
Put a Stop to NIH Budget Cuts For CCFA!
Hey Crohnees, the CCFA needs our support. For those of you who don’t know, CCFA is the largest support and advocacy group for Crohn’s and Colitis patients and helps fund millions of dollars in research!
Well, the CCFA is talking about budget cuts that are extreme and not fair.
Please visit the CCFA press release about this […]
Just Found - A Vaccine For Crohn’s Disease?
Reports from Scotsman.com News say that scientists in Scotland have successfuly tested a VACCINE for Crohn’s Disease!
Britain’s leading researcher on Crohn’s Disease has long blamed milk for the wide-spread rapid growth of Crohn’s.
Now John Hermon-Taylor, professor of surgery at St George’s Hospital in London, believes he has made the breakthrough that could spell the end […]
Humira Sounding Promising As Supplementary To Remicade
Having a hard time taking Remicade?
Remicade is actually known to have patients build allergic reactions to if they take it enough or if they take a long break between shots. My doctors give me a lot of Prednisone, benadryl and tylenol before my shot to avoid reactions (I had one before).
Although I am now […]
Found A Major Genetic Link to Crohn’s Disease…
There has been a major finding linking a gene to inflammatory bowel diseases that scientists are saying is going to have a major impact on the future research and development of treatments for Crohn’s Disease…
Previous genetic studies uncovered a link between Crohn’s and variants of the gene CARD15 (also known as NOD2), but this gene […]
Did Your Cleanliness Cause Your Crohn’s?
A recent article is reporting that the occurance of Crohn’s Disease has doubled in children recently. Crohn’s Disease used to be a conditition that mostly impacted adults but it seems to be changing to children lately.
Parents who have an obcession to cleanliness might be causing this!
Experts believe children are being exposed to fewer germs these […]
“What country is doing the most research in Crohn’s Disease?”
Time again for another Crohnee question we got! This was a very good question, it was a two part question:
1. What country is doing the most research in Crohn’s Disease?
2. How many people have Crohn’s Disease?
What countries do the most research?
The 3 countries that are leading the pack on Crohn’s Disease research are:
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Following […]
Another Article? Viagra Might Help in Crohn’s Disease…
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Yet another article that discusses that there is some potential for VIAGRA helping in treating Crohn’s Disease. Frankly, […]
A “colonoscopy” in a pill?
About a year ago or so I read about a new exam that was very neat. It was a small pill sized camera that you swallow and it takes rapid pictures of your intestines as it goes through. These pictures are being sent into a little device you where around your waist for a day.
The […]
