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What are the Effects of IBD Therapy During Pregnancy?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

In pregnant women treated for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD),  infliximab and adalimumab, but not certolizumab, cross the placenta and are detected in infants up to 6 months after birth, according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH). However, … Continue reading →

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Is Medicine or Surgery the Best Treatment for Crohn’s Disease?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

For patients with Crohn’s disease and intra-abdominal abscesses, nonsurgical and surgical management strategies result in similar rates of abscess recurrence and complications, according to the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Crohn’s disease can progress from inflammation and ulceration … Continue reading →

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