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Todd Eisner

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posted 04/21/2008, comments (0)

Newer Medications for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: Are they appropriate for you?

I have to take many pills each day. I have heard that there is an extended release version that I may be able to take instead. Is this true? Asacol is composed of mesalamine, an anti-inflammatory specific for the gastrointestinal tract. It is also the major component of other medications used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's... Read more Chevron

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Laurel Schwartz

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posted 04/07/2008, comments (6)

My Life with Crohn's Disease: "Kiss Me Goodbye"

"Kiss me good bye, I'm defying gravity, and you can't pull me down!!!" These words came from the mouth of a girl most of America has grown very well acquainted with over the years. They were said by the Wicked Witch of The West from the Wizard of Oz. When most people think of the Wicked Witch of the West, they think of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/06/2008, comment (1)

Study Shows New Approach to Crohn's Disease Treatment is More Effective

Crohn's and Biologics--- At What Point Should They Be Used? For years, the treatment of Crohn's disease has been based on a "step-up" approach in which therapies with the least toxicity are used early, and subsequent therapies are then added due to lack of response or toxicity. Unfortunately, agents with low efficacy such as the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/24/2008, comments (4)

Question and Answer with Dr. Eisner

Dr. Eisner answers questions about the causes of IBD, treating Crohn's with Tysabri, and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. If you are wondering about these same issues read more to find the answers! 1. How common are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease and do we know what causes the two diseases? The incidence of... Read more Chevron

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Elizabeth Roberts

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posted 01/15/2008, comments (2)

Tysabri Approved for some Crohn's Patients

Tysabri, a drug initially used to treat Multiple Sclerosis has been approved for use in certain patients with Crohn's disease. This drug is not without risk and is to be prescibed only for patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who have failed with other drugs like Remicade and Humira. It should be available by the end of... Read more Chevron

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