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J&J's Stelara succeeds in chronic bowel disease study

Oct 10, 2018 , Reuters

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday its blockbuster drug Stelara was found to be effective in treating a chronic bowel disease in a late-stage trial....

Linzess vs. Kristalose

Oct 04, 2018 , RxList

Linzess (linaclotide) and Kristalose (lactulose) are used to treat forms of constipation. Linzess is specifically used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in...

Linzess vs. Viberzi

Oct 03, 2018 , RxList

Linzess (linaclotide) and Viberzi (eluxadoline) are used to treat different forms of irritable bowel syndrome. Linzess is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and Viberzi is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea...

Antidepressants, psychotherapy may help ease irritable bowel syndrome

Sep 26, 2018 , Reuters

(Reuters Health) - People struggling with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) might feel better with antidepressants or psychotherapy, a recent study suggests....

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New Algorithm Lets Scientists Better Calculate Person’s Chances Of Getting Five Serious Health Conditions

Aug 15, 2018 , Kaiser Health News

The researchers are now building a website that will allow anyone to upload genetic data. Users will receive risk scores for heart disease, breast cancer, Type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammatory bowel disease and atrial fibrillation. But scientists emphasize that DNA is not destiny, and that the results don't account for a healthy diet and exercise....

Could Viruses Attacking The Microbiome Be Responsible For Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Jul 25, 2018 , Forbes

Researchers have discovered a correlation between viruses and inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel...

Long-term fiber intake may help preserve bowel control

Jun 27, 2018 , Reuters

(Reuters Health) - Women who include a lot of fiber in their diets may have a lower risk for problems with bowel control as they age, a study suggests....

Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel Disorder

Jun 07, 2018 , WebMD

Doctors are often forced to use either time-consuming or unreliable questionnaires that look for symptoms, or invasive colonoscopies. IBS symptoms can include stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea and/or...

Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel Disorder

Jun 07, 2018 , MedicineNet

Title: Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel DisorderCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/6/2018 12:00:00...

Research Scientist Scores Induction Into Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame

Jun 06, 2018 , NewsLine - Healthcare Professionals

Lisa Thomas thought her basketball days were over. For 19 years, the Cedars-Sinai laboratory investigator of inflammatory bowel disorders and immunobiology concentrated on studying the human microbiome—the ecosystem of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi and viruses that naturally live within the huma......

Startup Oshi Health launches disease management platform for IBD patients

Jun 02, 2018 dave.muoio@himssmedia.com (Dave Muoio), Mobile Health News

Oshi Health, a digital startup focused on digestive health, has launched a mobile app specifically designed to help inflammatory bowel disease patients understand and manage their...

FDA clears Pfizer's Xeljanz for inflammatory bowel disease

May 31, 2018 , Reuters

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that it had approved Pfizer Inc's drug, Xeljanz, to treat adults with moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis....

Humira Does Not Improve Aortic Vascular Inflammation In Psoriasis Patients

May 19, 2018 , NewsLine - Healthcare Professionals

An antibody used to treat the skin disease psoriasis and other chronic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease has no effect on aortic inflammation – a key marker of future risk of major cardiovascular events – unlike other antibodies that target different asp......