Researchers have identified 2 genes believed to increase the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. These genes can be added to the list of 32 gene variants already linked to Crohn's disease
Researchers studied DNA samples for 1,000 IBD patients with childhood-onset of the disease and compared them to DNA... Read more
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Yesterday the FDA approved a new drug for the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Read the full story from the FDA website. The drug, Cimzia, was approved for adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease and who have not responded to conventional therapies.
The FDA website states, "Patients treated with Cimizia will receive an injection every... Read more
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