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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Inflammatory Bowel Disease News: Tysabri, Accutane and More

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... Read moreChevron
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Todd Eisner

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Gastroenterologist

IBD 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 moreChevron
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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

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 moreChevron

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