Crohn's New Treatment
Patients with Crohn's disease may soon have new treatment options. Medications such as the rheumatoid arthritis drugs Humira and Orencia and the multiple-sclerosis medication Tysabri are just a few of the drugs that may treat Crohn's. The Wall Street Journal explores these new prescription options and discusses other advances in Crohn's disease care.
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Crohn's Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent Crohn's disease, but you can keep the condition from taking a heavy toll on your body by maintaining... Read more »
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