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NEWS ABOUT: Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease stories: 2 news summaries

Cancer Drugs Show Promise in Autoimmune Disorders

Meds prevent donor organ rejection in mice

Oct 8, 07 12:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - A new kind of cancer drug may be useful in treating autoimmune disorders and preventing transplant patients' bodies from rejecting donor tissue, new research reveals. The drugs seem to promote T-cells, which help regulate the body's immune system, Reuters reports. In mice, the drugs reversed inflammatory bowel syndrome and stopped... More »

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cancer • medicine • diabetes • Crohn's disease • heart transplants • Islet cell transplantation

Genes Give Up Secrets of 7 Serious Diseases

Landmark study sheds light on diabetes, depression, more

Jun 7, 07 8:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - In an outcome one scientist describes as a "new dawn," researchers have identified genetic variations linked to seven common diseases, opening the door to improved tests and treatments. The study, which focused on depression, Crohn's disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes,... More »

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medicine • health • hypertension • depression • genetics • diabetes • disease • heart disease • rheumatoid arthritis • Crohn's disease

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