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BRIEF-Galapagos announces two Phase 2 studies with filgotinib in…
Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy: JOHANNESBURG, March 10 South African taxi drivers on Friday blocked roads to Johannesburg’s airport, holding up thousands of travellers in the latest protest against ride-hailing app Uber.
World-renowned soccer player scores big against Crohn’s disease
Chastain, whose son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, encourages people living with inflammatory bowel diseases to work with their healthcare providers to create plans to live with these diseases For world-renowned soccer player Brandi Chastain, having a game plan in place to achieve goals was second nature. Chastain is a former member of the United States women’s national soccer team and a retired professional soccer player who was recently elected to the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.
Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms
During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role of the microbiome on human health. While most studies have focused on bacteria, the dominant microbial inhabitants in the gut, scientists at University of Utah Health Sciences used mouse studies to show the role of yeast in aggravating the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease .
TiGenix Receives Positive Feedback from the FDA on Cx601 Global Phase III Trial Protocol
TiGenix NV , an advanced biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary platform of allogeneic stem cells, announced today that it has received positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on an improved protocol for its global Phase III trial for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease patients.
Teenage girl with Crohn’s disease reveals how she had courage to have colostomy bag fitted
A 16-year-old girl suffering with Crohn’s disease has spoken of her difficult decision to have a colostomy bag fitted. Paige Dease, from Oldham in Greater Manchester, decided to have a third of her bowel removed after living with the condition for six years.
Ostomy bags don’t stop this runway model
Jerlean Taylor, a local model, shares her story of overcoming obstacles to fulfill her dream of being a model. Jerlean Taylor, a local model, shares her story of overcoming obstacles to fulfill her dream of being a model.
UVA Medical Center participates in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
… eligibility requirements. The professor’s direction is to take the next steps to ensure that there are changes in health policies so young people can get insurance coverage for treatment. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told his team to step up, …
Biosimilar of costly inflammatory bowel disease therapy found safe and effective
Treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has been greatly improved by the introduction of biologic therapies such as infliximab , but at considerable cost. A recent analysis of results from 11 published studies including 829 patients shows that a new and lower-cost biosimilar for infliximab-called CT-P13 -has excellent clinical efficacy and safety.
Akron Children’s welcomes pediatric GI specialist
Kevin Watson Jr., MD, has joined Akron Children’s Hospital as a pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Watson completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
New Brand for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Revealed
… the IBD community and fighting for cures for these debilitating digestive diseases.” Under the guidance of FCB Health, the Foundation embarked on an exhaustive rebranding process in 2016 that engaged multiple stakeholders in assessing the …
Can Changing When And What We Eat Help Outwit Disease?
… my microbiota, according to Jorge Cervantes, an assistant professor of microbiology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso who has studied the microbiome in relation to several diseases, including MS. I called him to get up to …
Better Buy: Gilead Sciences, Inc. vs. Pfizer Inc.
However, when picking a stock, past performance isn’t nearly as important as what the future might hold. Which of these two drug stocks has an edge looking down the road? Here’s what the outlooks are for Gilead Sciences and Pfizer.
Takeda and TiGenix Report New Data Highlighting Maintenance of…
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and TiGenix NV today announced new data from the Phase 3 ADMIRE-CD clinical trial, which indicated that investigational compound Cx601, a suspension of allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells , maintained long-term remission of treatment refractory complex perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn’s disease over 52 weeks.[1] Results were presented at the 12th Congress of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation .
Winter Ball honors Women of Distinction, raises more than $1 million
An amazing auction and the recognition of a large number of Women of Distinction – past and present – made the 30th anniversary Diamond Winter Ball one for the record books. Not one, but two Mercedes-Benz vehicles – a 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster and a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet – were auctioned off for a combined $104,000 at the gala held at the Hilton Americas-Houston.
Diet Doc Recommends Nutritional Counseling Program For Rapid Weight Loss With FODMAP Diet
… the diet, especially for those with sensitive stomachs, significantly promotes a balanced weight and better overall health. Dieters are advised to follow the FODMAP food list while avoiding harmful foods like onion, garlic, processed foods and wheat …
TiGenix announces acceptance of Cx601 abstract for oral presentation at 12th Congress of ECCO
In this oral presentation, Dr. Julian Panes, Global Study Coordinator, will present new data from the Phase III ADMIRE-CD clinical trial conducted in Crohn’s disease patients with complex perianal fistulas who had an inadequate response to at least one conventional or biologic therapy. This data demonstrated that the remission produced in these hard-to-treat fistulas by Cx601, a suspension of allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells , was maintained long-term .
Ulster boy has ‘The Power’ on his side in cancer battle
A nine-year-old boy undergoing intense cancer treatment has been boosted by the support of a number of high-profile darts players. Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is among those who have donated shirts which will be auctioned to raise funds for the respite care of Lurgan boy Jack Roycroft who faces a long period of chemotherapy and radiotherapy having had a tumour removed from his kidney before Christmas.
Stunning scientific discovery finds that gut bacteria control your…
Researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School and University of Zaragoza in Spain have uncovered a new way that the community of microorganisms symbiotically living in the human gut may contribute to helping regulate brain chemistry. The remarkable study was published in the journal PLOS ONE .
Dealing with digestive disease
… should be recognized and admired. Be aware that friends and family members may be projecting their own worries about health issues on to you. Point out where their comments seem not to apply to your health problems. Avoid sometimes unintentionally) …
Inspired by her mothera s journey, RN forms ostomy support groupPosted on Wed. Jan 18th, 2017
By SARA ARTHURS Staff Writer A new support group is starting for people living with ostomies – and, though someone new to this situation might feel alone, there are actually many who can relate.
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Due to the debilitating illness, Sadie Roberts, 23, has lost her health, her social life, her job and many things she worked hard for, such as her BMW car. Now Sadie, who was diagnosed in December 2015 with the condition which causes chronic inflammation of the digestive system, has spoke out about her ordeal in a bid to stop others suffering as much as she has.
Lakersa Larry Nance Jr. meets former NFL quarterback David Garrard;…
The reasons had nothing to do with preparing for a game or continuing his rehab on his injured left knee. It had everything to do with meeting his childhood idol, former NFL quarterback David Garrard.
Helicobacter and Campylobacter species associated with IBD
Professor Hazel Mitchell and colleagues conducted a comprehensive global systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between Helicobacter pylori infection and IBD. As bacterial antigen cross-reactivity has been postulated to be involved in this association, published data on enterohepatic Helicobacter spp, and Campylobacter spp and IBD was also analyzed.
Positive Results Reported for Potential Humira Biosimilar
The comparative, confirmatory REFLECTIONS B538-02 study has met its primary objective by demonstrating equivalent efficacy, as measured by the American College of Rheumatology 20 response rate at week 12, between PF-06410293 and Humira . PF-06410293, a monoclonal antibody, is being developed as a potential biosimilar to Humira.
Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Expected to Reach $3,524 Million by 2022, …
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Ostomy Drainage Bags Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022,” the ostomy drainage bags market was valued at $2,742 million in 2015, and is expected to reach $3,524 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2016 to 2022. High prevalence of colorectal cancer owing to the increase in geriatric population drives the market growth.
Watch: New breathalyser to diagnose diseases with just one puff
… others, each disease has a chemical signature that distinguishes it from other diseases and from a normal state of health. These odour signatures are what enables us to identify the diseases using the technology that we developed,” Haick said. With …
On the Move: Jan.1, 2017
Dr. Sharma attended medical school at Dayanand Medical College, Punjab, India and received his internal medicine training from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. Dr. Sharma’s special interests include GERD , NERD , Inflammatory Bowel Disease , IBS , Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Malignancies and Familial Cancer Syndromes.
Why More Women Get These Diseases Than Men
Nearly 80% of people who suffer from autoimmune diseases are women, and why that’s the case has long been a medical mystery. But new research suggests the answer may have to do with differences between men’s and women’s genes – a discovery that could pave the way for better diagnostic methods and treatments in the future.
Improvements in the Long-Term Outcome of Crohn’s Disease Over the…
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Fecal calprotectin levels ID severity of Crohn’s in small bowel
Fecal calprotectin levels correlate with the severity of Crohn’s disease of the small bowel, as identified by balloon-assisted enteroscopy and computed tomography enterography , according to a study published in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology . Tsunetaka Arai, from the Toho University Sakura Medical Center in Japan, and colleagues conducted a prospective study involving 123 patients with CD who underwent balloon-assisted enteroscopy from May 2012 through July 2015.
DuPage Medical Group adds two surgical specialists
… 26 years, Dr. Timothy Edison specializes in gastroenterology. After earning a medical degree from the University of Health Sciences at The Chicago Medical School, he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at …
Hospital physio who is actually a TV superhero
By day, she is a senior physiotherapist at King’s Mill Hospital. But during her spare time, she is a superhero and soon-to-be TV star, raising money to fight a painful disease.
Genome-wide association study of primary sclerosing cholangitis…
Genome-wide association study of primary sclerosing cholangitis identifies new risk loci and quantifies the genetic relationship with inflammatory bowel disease. Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare progressive disorder leading to bile duct destruction; S 75% of patients have comorbid inflammatory bowel disease .
Medical marijuana shop now operating in East Peoria
The secured foyer of nuMed’s East Peoria dispensary features ceiling-to-counter bulletproof windows with speak through intercoms. No one except employees and qualified patients are allowed past this point.
Molly Banville returns home after intestine transplant
… causes the joints to become unstable. On her GoFundMe Web page, Molly writes, “This unusual combination of health issues has perplexed most of the medical community. Unfortunately, I have had over 25 surgeries that include my stomach, eyes …