Archives for the 'Crohn's Disease' Category
Taking Accutane May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease…
A recent article published at OpedNews.com talks about the need for FDA to ban the use of the drug Accutane. Accutane is a drug used in patients with heavy and uncontrollable acne. However, an increased risk of IBD does not seem to be the only problem it has:
Unfortunately hundreds of parents already know that Accutane […]
New Research Initiative For Pediatric IBD
CCFA.org just relased a newsletter today where they just launched their new initiative to raise research funds for children with IBD.
When it comes to pediatric IBD, children are not simply “little adults.” They face unique issues, and the disease can come on during an important period of growth and development. To help address the challenges […]
Ask CrohnsHelp: Is the remicade infusion worth doing?
We recently asked our newsletter readers what questions they had and we got the question…
Is the remicade infusion worth doing? My GI promises I’ll be a new person in three months. True?
Great question. Here is my OPINION (remember, I am NOT a doctor and your GI’s advice is what you should take). I personally take […]
Crohn’s Disease Newsletter Issue #6 Released…
Hey Crohnee!
It’s that time again, newsletter issue #6 is ready to go and there have been some major changes at CrohnsHelp.com!
Here are a few of the highlights:
- Great New Crohn’s Guide Found!
- We’ve Completely Changed The Blog
- An NFL Quarterback has Crohn’s?!
Click here to read our Crohn’s Disease newsletter…
Finally, we’re going to be starting a […]
Crohn’s Disease Pregnancy - Is It Possible?
I get a lot of questions from concerned women as to whether they can still get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Research does show that your child has a higher chance of having Crohn’s disease and the chance gets much higher if both parents have Crohn’s.
However, to date no research has shown that Crohn’s […]
So, Crohn’s Disease and Diet ARE linked?
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of this question - please tell me once in for all, does my diet REALLY have anything to do with me having Crohn’s Disease or at least does it have any thing to do with my flare-ups?
I’ve asked my GI doctors many times now and they […]
Surgery Necessary in 75% of Crohn’s Patients?
When we conducted our own research, we found that just a little over 50% had had surgery, myself included (I’ve had multiple surgeries). However, this particular article reports that over 75%?
Unfortunately, surgery is necessary in approximately 75% of people with Crohn’s Disease. This may be done for a variety of reasons, including excessive bleeding, perforation […]
$4 Million Gift Helps Create New Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
News from: EndoNurse.com
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center celebrated the opening of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Made possible through a $4 million gift from Jill Roberts, a long-standing friend and patron of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Medical College of Cornell University, the center will support patient care, […]
Yikes! 1 in 300 Have Bowel Disease in Canada?
O man, I’m going to stay out of Canada. On the other hand, I already HAVE Crohn’s Disease, so what does it matter!
I wonder if it’s something they put in the water there…
This article written by Paul Taylor states that 1 in 300 Canadians have some Bowel condition!
I’m still in awe, is it […]
Are You Getting Your Immunizations?
A great article was published recently that talks about why patients with IBD that are on immunosuppressive therapies (ex/ Remicade, Imuran, Prednisone and many more…) need (even more) to get regular immunizations.
Bottom line is that our immune systems are compromised so we are more prone to infections and other conditions that are contagious.
However, their research […]
