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****Ankylosing Spondylitis
Letter Warns of Hepatitis B
Reactivation Associated with Anti-TNF ...
2006/01/18 ... Canada, Inc.) is
approved for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,
psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic plaque ....
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570FA005FFA01
Result found by: Lycos News
Back pain
relief may be within your reach
2006/01/15 ... Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
-- which translates to rigidity and spine inflammation -- is a chronic
inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and ....
http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Opinion/Columnists/Pain/colPAIN011606.htm
Result found by: Lycos News
Pills to
patches: New gizmos deliver more complex medicines
Edmonton Journal -
Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
... of two in the city, designed to "infuse" Remicade
into people with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease or a spinal arthritis
called ankylosing spondylitis. ...
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/cityplus/story.html?id=95796e13-668f-4a91-bcaf-de963c516beb&k=94438
****Arthritis
Freeing the Victims of
Arthritis
2006/01/17 By Laura Davis ALTHOUGH they have never met and are
from very different backgrounds, Paul Owens and Rodney Brown have both had their
lives drastically disrupted by the same burden.
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/359460/freeing_the_victims_of_arthritis/index.html?source=r_health
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****Autoimmune
Blockade
Of Fat Hormone Helps Halt And Heal Multiple Sclerosis
2006/01/16 Giuseppe
Matarese and colleagues from Universit di Napoli "Federico II" have found that
blockade of the hormone leptin, which is primarily produced in fats cells, has
beneficial effects on the induction and progression of experimental autoimmune
encephalom
http://www.findory.com/read?id=8fb5bf2b&ib=
Result found by: Findory
Infection-fighting
Protein Could Be Key To Autoimmune Disease, Say Scientists
2006/01/12
Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School have discovered that a
protein called cryopyrin responds to invading bacteria by triggering the
activation of a powerful inflammatory molecule called IL-1beta, which signals
the immune system to attac
http://www.findory.com/read?id=5dd2ac8d&ib=
Result found by: Findory
Mutation That
Protects Against HIV Infection May Raise Risk Of ...
2006/01/20 ... NIAID
also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses,
including autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies. WG Glass et al.
....
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=36352
Result found by: Lycos News
****Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic illness common among veterans
2006/01/18 NEW
YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic illness characterized by a complex of multiple
symptoms is more common in deployed Gulf War I (1991) veterans than in
nondeployed veterans, according to a report in the American Journal of
Epidemiology.
http://go.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=10881433§ion=news&src="">
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3 More Tips For Traveling With ME /
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia
2006/01/15 Copyright, Claire
Williams, 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved. In part I and II of this article we
covered my first 8 tips for traveling long distances with ME / Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35889.asp
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****Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS
Proliant reports IBS benefit of ImmunoLin
2006/01/19 1/19/2006 -
Proliant Health and Biologicals has reported positive results in a company trial
aimed at reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and improving
quality of life of sufferers using its ImmunLin supplement. The immunoglobulin
....
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=65221-proliant-immunolin-ibs
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First Probiotic
Clinically Proven to Benefit Both IBS and Crohn's Disease Patients Achieves High
Conversion Ra ...
2006/01/19 PR Newswire via Yahoo!
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060119/cgth027.html?.v=42
Stress can wreak gastrointestinal havoc
2006/01/20 Stress doesn't cause irritable bowel syndrome or other
gastrointestinal problems - but it can make the symptoms worse.
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/news_to_use/13661149.htm?source=rss&channel=dfw_news_to_use
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Experts explore natural IBS
relievers ...
2006/01/19 my DNA
http://www.mydna.com/resources/news/news_20060118_ibs_treatment_study.html
Test: Are herbal teas better for you? ....
2006/01/18 Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/dietfitness.html?in_article_id=374321&in_page_id=1798&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=Health%20news&ct=5
Mayo Collaboration Identifies Gene In Childhood
Kidney Disease
2006/01/19 ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome's Possible Genetic
Link Studied (December 11, 2003) -- Researchers at Mayo Clinic studying
irritable bowel syndrome say their study of ...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060118100022.htm
Result found by: Lycos News
New labels are
a mixed blessing
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
... The
digestive woes--from abdominal pain to bouts of diarrhea--are frequently thought
to be lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome or simply stress. ....
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-glutenjan19,0,5479922.story?coll=sfla-features-food
Digesting the facts about food
allergies
Yorkshire Post Today - Leeds,Yorkshire,UK
... they have an
adverse effect on health and have the potential to tip them over into chronic
health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, chronic
....
http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=105&ArticleID=1321939
Women's Silent Health Problem: Study Finds Fecal
Incontinence ...
Newswise (press release) - USA
... hold stool. Ulcerative
colitis, Crohn's disease and some other conditions can cause this scarring to
occur. Another contributing ...
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/517325/
****Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD / Crohn's /
Ulcerative colitis
Testing charcoal as Crohn's remedy
2006/01/20 A
pill containing activated charcoal is being tested to treat Crohn's disease in a
clinical trial that came about, in large part, because of Dr. Kenneth
....
http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/health/ny-hscroh204593909jan20,0,800348.story?coll=ny-health-print
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Fecal incontinence is
prevalent in US women
2006/01/20 ... hold stool. Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's
disease and some other conditions can cause this scarring to occur. Another
contributing ...
http://www.dominicantoday.com/app/article.aspx?id=9533
Result found by: Lycos News
Testing
charcoal as Crohn's remedy
2006/01/20 A pill containing activated charcoal
is being tested to treat Crohn's disease in a clinical trial that came about, in
large part, because of Dr. Kenneth ...
http://www.nynewsday.com/news/printedition/health/ny-hscroh204593909jan20,0,6360570.story?coll=ny-health-print
Result found by: Lycos News
First Probiotic
Clinically Proven to Benefit Both IBS and Crohn's ...
2006/01/19 ... Both
studies demonstrate why thousands of people suffering from Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS) and Crohn's disease are converting to its products as an
....
http://www.biotech-intelligence.com/html/html/b295b64c3cf524f090e7e9b3590813b5.html
Result found by: Lycos News
IBD And Crohn's
Disease - What's The Link?
Mathaba.Net - London,UK
Inflammatory Bowel
Disease (IBD) is a term used for a group of illnesses affecting the digestive
system. With roughly one million ...
http://mathaba.net/0_index.shtml?x=507393
What is Crohn's disease?
Glasgow Daily Record -
Glasgow,Scotland,UK
It is one of the two most common inflammatory bowel
diseases (IBDs), which cause ... In Crohn's disease, this inflammation can occur
anywhere in the digestive tract ...
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16592778&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=crohn-s--the-facts--name_page.html
Battling The Blues
Saturday Evening Post -
Indianapolis,IN,USA
... Omega-3s also appear to help cut down on the need for
medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease,
and a number of other ...
http://www.satevepost.org/issues/2005/0506/7370750.shtml
Types Of Crohn's Disease
Mathaba.Net -
London,UK
By Sarah K. Jenkins. Crohn's Disease, unlike ulcerative colitis,
may affect any region of the digestive system. From the mouth ...
http://mathaba.net/0_index.shtml?x=507399
Symptoms Of Crohn's Disease -- How To Tell If
Someone May Have ...
Mathaba.Net - London,UK
... However, once you
recognize an inflammatory bowel disease, specific testing can be completed to
determine if Crohn's is an issue. ...
http://mathaba.net/0_index.shtml?x=507266
****Iritis Uveitis Eye
Implant Eases
Chronic Eye Condition
2006/01/20 FRIDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) - A tiny
implant that slowly delivers medication provides relief for people with severe
uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease that can cause pain, sensitivity to light,
visual impairment and, in the worst cases, blindness.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20060120/hl_hsn/implanteaseschroniceyecondition
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Mississippi?s First Procedure with
Retisert? May Help Save Eye ...
2006/01/19 ... James D. Fly, MD, of
Mississippi Retina Associates, performed Mississippi?s first procedure for
treating chronic non-infectious Uveitis, a sight-threatening ....
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2006/1/emw334575.htm
Result found by: Lycos
News
****Psoriatic Arthritis / Psoriasis
Clinical Trials
2006/01/17 ANTI-TNF therapy is a new class of drug to treat severe forms of
inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and
ankylosing spondylitis. There are three drugs - infliximab (brand name Remicade)
etanercept (Enbrel) and adalimuma
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/359556/clinical_trials/index..html?source=r_health
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Letter Warns of Hepatitis B
Reactivation Associated with Anti-TNF ...
DG News - USA
... Distributor:
Amgen Canada, Inc.) is approved for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis ...
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570FA005FFA01
****Reactive Arthritis / Reiter's
Syndrome
E. Coli Defense Mechanism May Provide Key to Disrupting Bacteria
....
2006/01/16 ... sometimes painful urination as well. Reiter's syndrome
can last for months or years and may be difficult to treat. The primary source
of ...
http://www.newsinferno.com/storypages/01-16-2006~001.html
Result found by: Lycos News
Ruth Wajnryb:
Hidden side effects of doctored English
2006/01/20 ... I speak of the frozen
shoulder, the enlarged adenoids, reactive arthritis, impaired vision, disturbed
sleep, brittle bones, knock knees. ...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/words/ruth-wajnryb-hidden-side-effects-of-doctored-english/2006/01/19/1137553703048.html
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****Doctor's Guide
Search results.
Search results : Reactive Arthritis, Reiter's Syndrome
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/SearchResults?openform&Query=reiter's%20syndrome%2C%20reactive%20arthritis&so=date&id=3AC47D820742B85085256C6A00655FC5
Search results : Ankylosing
Spondylitis
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/SearchResults?openform&Query=Ankylosing%20Spondylitis&so=date&id=3AC47D820742B85085256C6A00655FC5
Search results : Psoriatic
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/SearchResults?openform&Query=Psoriatic&so=date&id=3AC47D820742B85085256C6A00655FC5
Search results : Psoriasis
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/SearchResults?openform&Query=psoriasis&so=date&id=3AC47D820742B85085256C6A00655FC5
Search results : Inflammatory Bowel
Disease
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Search results : Irritable bowel
syndrome
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Search results : Arthritis
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Search results : Autoimmune
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Search results : Prayer
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Search results : Pain
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Search results : Depression
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Search results : Immunology
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Search results : Sjogren's Syndrome
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