ulcerative colitis

Maker of VSL#3 probiotic offers assistance program for ulcerative colitis and ileal pouch patients
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals Sponsors program for prescription-only medical food - VSL#3® DS -- for dietary management of UC and ileal pouch

There are so many ways to improve the makeup of bacteria in your gut, but one new solution, is the fecal transplant, which is proving to be incredibly effective.

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A large, new study shows that living in a sunny climate appears to reduce women’s risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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According to a new long-term study, Women with endometriosis may be up to 80% more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or

Have you achieved your dreams and goals despite living with Crohn's or Colitis? Tell us your story -- you could be the next "IBD Icon!"

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Background
Normal intestinal bacteria have been implicated in the initiation and perpetuation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in genetically predisposed individuals
Certain probiotic species when consumed in appropriate amounts have properties possibly effective in the dietary management of IBD3-6

Doctors have suggested low-dose aspirin for some people to lower their risk of stroke and heart attack. Aspirin has “powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, and it interferes with blood clotting action. Dr Tracy Stevens, a cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Mo. explains that 'a clot at the site of plaque rupture is what triggers a heart attack or stroke.'

In a recent study conducted by researchers at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, shows that acupuncture is an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease.

In Lesli Paterson's blog she tells us that while both of these diseases may seem very similar on paper, there is a very subtle difference between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s. She explains that the biggest difference between Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease is the area of the body that it affects. In Crohns Disease, your entire intestinal tract can be affected but with ulcerative colitis it is only the large intestine that is affected.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
Intestinal bacteria have been implicated in the initiation and perpetuation of IBD; in contrast, "probiotic bacteria" have properties possibly effective in treating and preventing relapse of IBD. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of VSL#3 and the components, and the composition of the biopsy-associated microbiota in patients with active mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).

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