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Red Blood Cell Hormone Modulates the Immune System
January 20, 2011 New research reveals that a hormone best known for stimulating the production of red blood cells can modulate the immune response. The study finds that erythropoietin (EPO) has contrasting influences ... > full story -
Vitamin D Absorption Is Diminished in Patients With Crohn's Disease, Researchers Find
January 18, 2011 Researchers have for the first time shown that reduced vitamin D absorption in patients with quiescent Crohn's disease may be the cause for their increased risk for vitamin D deficiency. The findings ... > full story -
'Master Switch' for Key Immune Cells in Inflammatory Diseases Discovered
January 16, 2011 Scientists have identified a protein that acts as a "master switch" in certain white blood cells, determining whether they promote or inhibit inflammation. The study could help researchers look for ... > full story -
Study on Effects of Resveratrol and Quercetin on Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
December 23, 2010 A study was carried out to examine the extent to which quercetin and trans-resveratrol prevented inflammation or insulin resistance in primary cultures of human adipocytes treated with tumor necrosis ... > full story -
New Signaling Pathway Linked to Inflammatory Disease Discovered
December 14, 2010 Scientists have described for the first time a key inhibitory role for the IL-1 signaling pathway in the human innate immune system, providing novel insights into human inflammatory bowel disease ... > full story -
New Tool in the Early Detection of Bowel Disease
December 6, 2010 Scientists have developed a new kind of endoscope to aid the early detection and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel ... > full story -
Genetic Link Found Between Spinal Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
December 2, 2010 Researchers have found that a form of spinal arthritis is genetically linked to Inflammatory Bowel ... > full story -
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Can Cause Post Traumatic Stress, Say Doctors
December 1, 2010 The inflammatory bowel disorder Crohn's disease produces its own variant of post traumatic stress, new research ... > full story -
How Worms Promote Healing: Findings Identify Potential Strategies for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
December 1, 2010 A new study involving a man who swallowed worm eggs to relieve symptoms of ulcerative colitis sheds light on how worms promote healing in the intestine. The study also identifies potential targets ... > full story -
Cancer Drugs Offer New Hope for Crohn's Disease and Sarcoidosis
November 30, 2010 A new study offers insight into a new treatment avenue for Crohn's Disease and sarcoidosis. While the loss of NOD2 increases the risk of developing Crohn's disease, increased activity of this gene is ... > full story
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