There have been a few items in the news lately related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease that I thought prudent to pass along to everyone.
Tysabri Update:
A few weeks ago I wrote about the multiple sclerosis drug, Tysabri, being approved for use in severe Crohn's disease cases (Tysabri Approved for Crohn's). However, last week, a new warning was added to the drug's label, per the Food and Drug Administration. According to an article in MedPage Today, the FDA sent a letter to make medical...
I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried? The media likes to remind us constantly... Read more »
I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried? The media likes to remind us constantly... Read more »
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Andimom writes: I was recently put on Tegretol. Now my hair is falling out at an alarming rate.CJK writes: I am concerned since my son has... Read more »
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A recent study has found that 4 in 10 people who use the anti-acne medicine Accutane developed elevated cholesterol levels, and 40 percent of the... Read more »
Two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. This very serious illness involves dramatic mood swings from high... Read more »
Q. What with all the side effects I had during chemotherapy, I really wasn’t in the mood for sex very often. And now that I’m done with chemo,... Read more »
To what extent do specific genes determine our behavior? Although the jury is still out, the answer for intricate illnesses like bipolar disorder... Read more »
My wife and I have 5 kids in various stages of growth, including a son who’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When it comes to parenting, the... Read more »
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