October 28th, 2009
Insoluble dietary fibre, or roughage, not only keeps you regular, say Australian scientists, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay. The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes its way through most of the digestive tract unchanged, acting as a kind of internal broom. When it arrives in the colon, bacteria convert it to energy and compounds known as ’short chain fatty acids’. These are already known to alleviate the symptoms of colitis, an inf
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October 28th, 2009
Results from the largest prospective controlled ulcerative colitis (UC) trial conducted to date, called the QD dosing investigation for efficacy IN UC maintenance (QDIEM), found that once-daily dosing of Asacol(R) (mesalamine) delayed-release 400 mg tablets at 1.6-2.4 g/day was comparable to twice-daily dosing for the maintenance of remission in patients with UC.
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October 28th, 2009
Like many other cancers, the unfortunate reality of colon cancer symptoms is that there usually are none until you’re dead. This #3 killer preys on both men and women equally, causing more than 49,000 deaths each year. Many people are embarrassed to request a screening or admit to colon cancer symptoms, but this type of cancer is highly curable if detected in the earliest stages. In reality, the tests are unpleasant but pale in comparison to the pain of cancer. Do not wait for the symptoms to de
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October 27th, 2009
A new U.S. study suggests that some drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Crohn’s disease, such as Imuran and Azasan, could increase the risk of skin cancer in patients. This follows a study released last week from French researchers that found the medications, known as thiopurine drugs, could increase the risk of cancer from viral infection . Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill now indicate that they found a link between non-melanoma skin c
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October 26th, 2009
Police officers, fire personnel, and other emergency responders who were among the first on the scene of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City are twice as likely than others to suffer from a condition commonly called acid reflux, a new study shows.About 41 percent of World Trade Center responders have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the stomach’s linings rise up into the esophagus and cause a burning sensation in the throat and chest. An estimated 60
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