July 8, 2008 – 4:24 pm | One Comment

In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing …

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Crohn’s Patients Gain Quality of Life with New Treatment Plan
October 11, 2008 – 8:39 am | One Comment

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say the new therapeutic approach to Crohn’s disease they’ve developed brings more “opportunity for remission” and “significant improvement in quality of life” for the 500,000 Americans estimated to have this …

FDA Investigates JIA, TNF Blockers, and Cancer in Children
June 4, 2008 – 8:18 pm | No Comment

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced an investigation into the link between certain drugs known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers and the development of cancer in children and young adults …

Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids No Real Help for Crohn Disease
April 9, 2008 – 8:36 pm | 2 Comments

Disease Some people diagnosed with Crohn disease turn to alternative remedies for relief. Many turn to omega-3 free fatty acids, known for their ability to relieve the symptoms of other inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid …

New Steroid-free Treatment for Crohn’s Disease
February 24, 2008 – 10:19 pm | 5 Comments

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests a better way to treat Crohn’s disease. The research was conducted by Dr. Brian Feagan, Director of Robarts Clinical Trials at the University of Western Ontario. …