Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
Ulcerative colitis (pronounced UHL-suh-RATE-ihv kuh-LY-tiss) is an inflammation of the large intestine that causes swelling, ulcerations (open sores), and loss of functio...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A genetically engineered
protein can help close to half of patients with painful
ulcerative colitis, U.S. researchers reported Wednesday. But California-based PDL BioPharma ...
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A once-daily formulation of mesalamine that relies on multimatrix (MMX) technology is effective at inducing and maintaining remission in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), with no significant g...
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London (dpa) - Scientists have identified a defective gene that
may cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Both IBD conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colit...
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Lialda
Mesalamine
SHIRE
Once-daily oral formulation of anti-inflammatory agent approved for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild-to-moderate ulcerative col...
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Texas would join two other states that mandate access to employee-only restrooms for anyone with a pressing medical condition, including pregnancy, under a legislative proposal.State Rep. Mark Stra...
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CENTOCOR
Chimeric monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and maintenance of clinical remission
Infliximab was approved on October 13, 2006, for the red...
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The good news keeps coming in bunches for Abbott Laboratories. On March 26, the drug and device maker's shares hit an all-time high when a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's an...
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Schering-Plough Corp. said Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 55 percent to easily beat Wall Street expectations, helped by strong demand for its Remicade drug and other products.Net income aft...
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Following is a summary of health news briefs compiled from
stories that have run separately and are available in full on
the file.
Sex education found to help teenagers delay sex CHICAGO (Reuter...
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The Drugmaker Schering-Plough Corp. said Monday its fourth-quarter profit surged 75 percent as strong sales of its cholesterol, arthritis and medicines helped offset rising costs.Kenilworth, N.J.-b...
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Ulcerative Colitis
Discontinued drug helps ulcerative colitis
