Information and opinions on Inflammatory Bowel Disease from Laura at MyIBDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266 http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266 http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/34563/conversation-online Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:13:00 -0400 Laura I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert patients!   Check out the Washington Post story here!   This article serves as a true testament to you, our... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/34563/conversation-online http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/29674/improved-home-profile Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:18:18 -0400 Laura We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   Here's a rundown of the features we've added:   Enhanced My Home area, including:   Your own personalized area at the top of every page: Instantly access your my Home or Profile from this area.  You... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/29674/improved-home-profile http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/25835/fda-approves-treatment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:47:43 -0400 Laura 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 two weeks for the first three injections. Once benefit has been established, Cimizia should be... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/25835/fda-approves-treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/25715/feature-question-answer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:17:08 -0400 Laura HealthCentral is excited to report that Ask a Question has launched! Ask a Question is a separate site area where you can ask and answer fellow users' questions. You can access the new feature on any page through the "Ask a Question" widget and the new "Ask" drop down in the top navigation.    Here's how it works: Ask your question by typing directly into the widget. You'll be prompted to sign in or register before submitting your... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/25715/feature-question-answer http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/24722/omega3-fatty-acids Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:07:00 -0400 Laura Have you been taking Omega-3 supplements to help your Crohn's symptoms?  Omega-3 fatty acids have been a popular alternative treatment for patients with Crohn's disease. But a new study shows that taking Omega-3 supplements does not help in the management of Crohn's disease.  Omega-3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect and are therefore often used to help treat arthritis. However, study participants taking a... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/24722/omega3-fatty-acids http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/23665/genetic-crohns-disease Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:06:00 -0400 Laura The results of a recent study published in this month's edition of Genes and Immunity suggest new links to Crohn's disease and evidence of increased risk for IBD among people of Jewish descent.   The study is believed to be the largest of its kind to date and included information from 993 families with inflammatory bowel disease, of which 244 were of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Results came after analyzing single nucleotide... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/23665/genetic-crohns-disease http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/21110/drug-ads-harm-good Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:51:00 -0500 Laura USA Today reported that, "Prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about an advertised medicine, and 82% of those who ask say their physicians recommended a prescription." This comes from reporter Julie Appleby in a news article about a survey done by the newspaper, the Kaiser Family Foundation (a non-profit health organization) and the Harvard School of Public Health.  To read the full... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/21110/drug-ads-harm-good http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/19246/healthcare-08 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:39:00 -0500 Laura Hello everyone!  The 2008 election is just starting to heat up, and we're bringing the key health issues right to you! Health Central is excited to announce the launch of their new interactive HealthCare08 tool. The site is focused on the upcoming presidential election and each candidate's platform.  Some of the site's features include:   Ability to see how candidates differ... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/19246/healthcare-08 http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/18984/improved-myibdcentral Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:55:00 -0500 Laura Hello all! With the New Year comes change, and that's no different for our site. If you're on the site reading this then, you've probably noticed quite a few differences. The HealthCentral team has been working hard to redesign our sites in the hopes of making them richer, more relevant and easier to use. We hope you'll find:   - Less clutter - Better links to more relevant articles - Easier... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/18984/improved-myibdcentral http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/15182/Hello-and-Welcome Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:11:00 -0400 Laura Hi everyone! Welcome to MyIBDCentral.com. My name is Laura, and I'm the producer for the site. I'm here to help you navigate the site and answer any concerns you may have so feel free to contact me with your feedback. But don't forget to leave a SharePost and let us know your IBD story! http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/9266/15182/Hello-and-Welcome