Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine on May 19, 2005.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a name given to a group of
Most often, doctors divide IBD into two groups:
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) were signed into law on June 4, 1997, and revised in 2004.IDEA requires... Read more »
As a college student, it's hard enough balancing your work load and social life; maybe even a job. Add a chronic disease to the mix, and college can... Read more »
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that typically effects the small intestine.... Read more »