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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

New Genes Found for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children

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 Chevron

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posted 04/09/2008, comments (0)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Crohn's Disease?

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2008, comments (0)

New Genetic Markers for Crohn's Disease Discovered

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/17/2008, comment (1)

Symptoms Outside the GI Tract in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Some patients with inflammatory bowel disease have significant symptoms outside of the gastrointestinal tract. These extra-intestinal symptoms can at times be even more significant than the intestinal symptoms. Arthritis, skin conditions, inflammation of the eye and liver are the most common. While the cause is unknown, it is believed that all... Read more Chevron

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