IBD
Study Links Gene to Gut Flora and Crohn's Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 12:51A research team consisting of scientists from two countries has completed a study showing a relationship between a gene and the makeup of gastrointestinal bacteria, a suspected culprit in the development of Crohn's disease.
Common Conditions Linked with Leaky Gut
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:24An even more serious problem that can develop as a result of dysbiosis is "leaky gut" or "leaky gut syndrome". These terms indicate abnormal or increased permeability of the intestinal lining.
Dealing with Abdominal Pain
Submitted by tammyg on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:12Around 60,000 Australians live with a chronic inflammation in their bowel causing symptoms like severe cramps, nausea, and even bloody diarrhoea – not to mention a higher risk of bowel cancer.
A Lifelong Battle...With Crohns Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 10:18Carrie Johnson represented the United States at the 2012 Olympics in pursuit of the gold medal in women's kayaking. But while she battled for the gold,
Johnson continues fight another battle...crohns disease, one of the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases, according to the U.S.
Bifidus May Help Inflammation in Crohns
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 11:51Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine & Texas Children's Hospital have recognized commensal bacteria in the human intestine that produce a neurotransmitter that may play a role in treating or preventing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease.
Broccoli & Blueberries May Boost Gut Health
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 11:32As per recent information, it has been revealed that Broccoli & Blueberries may prove to be effective in individuals suffering from a variety of digestive issues.
Study Shows Metallothionein Genes has No Association with Crohn's Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:56Metallothioneins (MTs) are exceptional candidate genes for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and have formerly been shown to have altered expression in both human & animal studies of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Are You an IBD Icon? Tell Us Your Story!
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:01
Common Parasite Uncovers Key Cause of Crohn's Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 13:51Immune systems have their sinister side, especially when they have not learned how hard to fight. Crohn's Disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases inflict more than a million Americans with unbearable pain and digestive turmoil because of uncontrolled immune responses in the gut.
Immune System Changes Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Revealed
Submitted by tammyg on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 13:58Scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech have discovered some of the key molecular events in the immune system that contribute to inflammatory bowel disease. The results, which help researchers move one step further in their efforts to develop new drugs to treat inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases, are reported in the November 2010 edition of the journal Mucosal Immunology from the Nature Publishing Group.
