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Snack ideas for Crohn’s disease
During remission When symptoms are in remission, it is important to eat a nutrient-rich diet, which should include: Fiber: However, high fiber diets are not good for some people with Crohn’s. Protein: Stick with sources of lean protein, such as fish, eggs, nuts, and tofu. Calcium: Choose lactose free products, if dairy is a trigger, […]
Personal Story
“They told me candies, milkshakes, and pizza were all fine”
Scott Lippman was on a vacation with his wife in Central America in 2013 when he suddenly got sick. “We were nervous about it, so we cut the trip short,” says Lippman. Back home in New York, though, he wasn’t getting better. In fact, little by little, he was getting worse. “I was losing weight. […]
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Patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease demonstrate increased risk for psychiatric illnesses
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including UC and CD, have been shown to be at increased risk for psychiatric illnesses, although most previous studies have had limited patient populations. The researchers retrospectively reviewed a large commercial database of information collected between 2013 and 2019 to better define the epidemiology of several psychiatric illnesses (depression, anxiety, bipolar […]
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How to become a loud, proud advocate for people with ulcerative colitis
When I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) in 2012, I sensed my life was going to change drastically — and not just because of the everyday work of managing my symptoms. My feelings were confirmed when I was admitted for my first long hospital stay, during which I learned I had pancolitis, a form […]
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Australia’s enthusiasm for medicinal emu oil takes flight, as producers push to keep up with demand
Veteran emu farmer Wayne Piltz said the market has grown significantly in recent years, but production has not risen with it. Mr Piltz, now the only emu farmer in South Australia, currently has about 1,000 chicks at his Moorook farm in the state’s Riverland region. “It’s just got to the stage where there’s a lot […]
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Lemonade stand helps fight Cronh’s disease
On the Friday before Labor Day, a quiet side street in Canton, Massachusetts, is buzzing with activity. Cars line both sides of the street, and kids ride their bikes back and forth. Local firetrucks and police cars sound their alarms in celebration. In fact, it seems the entire town of Canton has descended upon the […]
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Researchers aim to decode intestinal dangers of microcystin
Every year, harmful algal blooms contaminate the waters of our very own Lake Erie, as well as other freshwater environments around the world. In fact, harmful algal blooms have affected every region of the United States and are growing in frequency all over the world. Currently, over 40 percent of lakes and reservoirs in Europe, Asia, and America have […]
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Doctors report first death from fecal microbiota transplant
The donor stool that was used for the transplants contained a relatively rare type of drug-resistant bacteria called extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing E. coli (ESBL-producing E. coli). The man who died had been a participant in a clinical trial at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and had received fecal transplant capsules (made in November) with fecal material from a stool donor. […]
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Corticosteroid use excessive in IBD
Corticosteroids are effective induction agents in inflammatory bowel disease but have no role in maintenance, and prolonged exposure can lead to a range of morbidities. Patient organizations have suggested that steroid free remission should be a key therapeutic target in inflammatory bowel disease, but corticosteroids remain a mainstay of treatment for this condition. Researchers previously […]
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The role of sleep in diverse populations with IBD
What was discuss the impetus for this study? Qazi: We found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease have poor sleep. We’re not quite sure why that occurred, but there appears to be a bi-directional relationship between sleep and disease activity, meaning that disease activity perpetuates poor sleep, but poor sleep also worsens disease activity to a […]
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NewsSnack ideas for Crohn’s disease
Many people with Crohn's find that their symptoms improve after eating certain foods and flare after eating others. -
Personal Story“They told me candies, milkshakes, and pizza were all fine”
You can love food again. It's all about finding the foods that will love you back. -
ResearchPatients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease demonstrate increased risk for psychiatric illnesses
Individuals with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn disease (CD) are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
