Budesonide Ulcerative Colitis
This is a study to compare the effects of budesonide-MMX to Asacol versus a placebo in patients with ulcerative colitis. This national study is currently recruiting adults ages 18 years to 75 years old who have this condition and meet other study requirements.
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Microscopic, Ischemic and Ulcerative Colitis: similarities and...
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Miscellaneous Ulcerative Colitis & 5-ASA Information
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Ulcerative Colitis: A mother's perspective
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Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent ulcerative colitis. However, some people are able to decrease the frequency of symptoms by avoiding certain... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ulcerative colitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.See also: Crohn's... Read more »
Meet Elizabeth Roberts- Ulcerative Colitis and IBS Advocate
Elizabeth has been living with the symptoms of both IBD and IBS since she was in high school and was finally diagnosed with Colitis in 1998. The... Read more »
Nicotine May Relieve Ulcerative Colitis
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