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British and German researchers say they have found genetic variations that may predispose people to ulcerative colitis (UC). The study of 1,800... Read more »
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www.ccfa.org -- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Americawww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American... Read more »
Canadian researchers have identified a chemical that may trigger remission in people who have ulcerative colitis (UC). Previous studies have found... Read more »
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