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Distinct Demographic Profiles Between Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis
08 February 2010
Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [comprising mainly Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)] is thought to affect about 150 000 people in the United Kingdom, the prevalence of severe IBD is not known...
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Walkerton Tragedy: 10 Years Of Research Leads To Breakthrough
29 January 2010
Studies of the victims of the Walkerton, Ont. tainted drinking water tragedy have led researchers to discover DNA variations in genes that increase the risk of developing post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS)...
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Sufferers Of Crohn's Disease May Benefit From Vitamin D Supplements
29 January 2010
A new study has found that Vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's disease. John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health...
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