Category Archives: Ulcerative Colitis

SEROVERA Ulcerative Colitis Testimonial from Joseph K. By: SEROVERA … Continue reading →

Denise Ernst had ulcerative colitis and was treated with a drug that has just become available on the PBS. Photo: Jamila Toderas Thousands of sufferers with a type of chronic and incurable inflammatory bowel disease could soon have affordable access a life-altering treatment that previously cost up to $20,000 a year. Infliximab has been made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and can be used to treat people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, including children aged six to 17. Professor Paul Pavli, a gastroenterologist at Canberra Hospital and ANU medical school, said ulcerative colitis could be a debilitating condition for sufferers. It is estimated more than 30,000 people in Australia have the disease. Advertisement The condition is characterised by chronic inflammation of the lining of the large intestine with symptoms including abdominal pain, frequent bloody stools and high sense of urgency, cramps, weight loss and fatigue. Professor Pavli said the causes of ulcerative colitis were not known but it was becoming more common. He said infliximab was a "life-transforming" treatment for people whose condition had not responded to conventional therapy, including other medication, steroids and immuno-suppressive drugs. "In the past, if the conventional therapies hadn't worked ... then people … Continue reading →

United star Darren Fletcher provided some festive cheer for poorly children after dropping in with a cheque for 7,000. The Reds midfielder visited Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital to hand over the cash to patients on its Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) day case unit. The money will fund the purchase of entertainment and educational equipment to amuse and help with education of the children during their sometimes prolonged hospital visits. Darrens visit to the Childrens Hospital represents the successful outcome of the 2014 United for Colitis charity fundraising gala dinner held earlier in the year at Uniteds Old Trafford stadium. The Scottish star has been lucky enough to beat ulcerative colitis and is now fully recovered, but he said he is keen to help others with these debilitating, often hidden, bowel conditions. The United for Colitis event saw Darren sharing his story with ex-England rugby union captain Lewis Moody, another top sportsman with ulcerative colitis. United for Colitis is a new charity that raises funds for the patient charity, Crohns and Colitis UK. As part of their promise to support people in Manchester with IBD, todays donation will support the IBD Day Case Unit to buy entertainment and educational equipment for … Continue reading →

Cary, NC (PRWEB) December 09, 2014 Entera Health, Inc. announces today three poster presentations that were presented at the annual Crohns & Colitis Foundations Clinical & Research Conference , titled "2014 Advances In Inflammatory Bowel Diseases", held on December 4-6 in Orlando, FL. Dr. Larry Good (State University of New York, Stonybrook, NY) presented a retrospective case study on the use of the prescription medical food, EnteraGam (serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate, SBI) to manage symptoms in three patient with ulcerative colitis (UC). In each of the cases, the patients had experienced episodes of chronic loose and frequent stools, along with a variety of other symptoms, and had been treated for their ulcerative colitis with conventional therapy but failed to respond adequately. The addition of SBI at 5 g/day resulted in a significant and/or complete management of symptoms associated with their ulcerative colitis, which included significant reductions in bowel movements, urgency, and nocturnal episodes as well as elimination of blood and mucus in stools. Dr. Larry Good (State University of New York, Stoneybrook, NY) also presented results from a second case study on four patients with Crohn's disease and their response to SBI therapy. The four patients ranged in age from … Continue reading →

Ulcerative Colitis | Crohns Disease | Prof. Dr. Murali Manohar Chirumamilla, M.D. (Ayurveda) For Details and Appointments .... Prof. Dr. Chirumamilla Murali Manohar, M.D. (Ayurveda) Clinic and Consultation Raksha Ayurvedic Centre, H. No. 1320, Ground... By: Murali Manohar Chirumamilla … Continue reading →

Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Week. This is my story, sadly, its a short version, so much more I could say, but had to keep the video short. By: Aiden Corvas … Continue reading →

CCFA 2014 Gala - Evening at the Movies Each year, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Michigan chapter hosts an evening movie gala to raise awareness and funds to go towards a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.... By: Clearview Media … Continue reading →

My story Crohns Ulcerative Colitis week 2014 The week of December 1-7 is Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis awareness week. This is my story, being a young women with no colon. "No colon Still Rollin, Young,... By: Katie Christie … Continue reading →

1) My Journey with Ulcerative Colitis and Pouchitis. (Short Version) A short video describing my journey. The animation came By: Small Bowel and Large Bowel Surgery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H5vuQzp4As Total Colectomy... By: Living with Pouchitis and Digestive Disorders … Continue reading →

Does a Colectomy Cure Ulcerative Colitis? NO This often misunderstood issue in the treatment of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis, was addressed by Dr. Mark L. Chapman of The Moun... By: Michael Weiss … Continue reading →