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Research identifies more IBD genes

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine yesterday1 identifies three different genetic mutations that appear to be associated with early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers examined two families which had a total of nine cases of … Read the rest of this entry

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Once more into the hospital

As happens way too frequently with Crohn’s disease, this afternoon I found myself being admitted to the hospital. The health of a Crohn’s patient can seem to be going well for months (or even years) and then without warning everything … Read the rest of this entry

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Singing to silence Crohn’s and colitis

Red Balloon is a new song  from Lauren Bruno that provides a child’s perspective on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Lauren, who has firsthand familiarity with the diseases, wrote the song following a benefit concert where she met Pearl Jam’s … Read the rest of this entry

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