The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is offering a free teleconference on the link between IBD and colorectal cancer--"Update on Colorectal Cancer: Knowledge Is Prevention." The conference will be ... Read More

Lialda (mesalamine) has been approved by the FDA for use in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Lialda is different from other forms of mesalamine in that it is ... Read More

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months. Many people may experience a mild form of "cabin fever" or the "winter blues" but ... Read More

Evening primrose oil (EPO) is thought to be beneficial in the treatment of many medical conditions. This complementary therapy may be helpful for PMS, which affects women with IBD the ... Read More

A resection is a type of abdominal surgery that is commonly used to treat patients with Crohn’s disease. In this type of surgery, a portion of the large or small ... Read More

If you have been experiencing bleeding as a result of IBD, your doctor may want to know your hemoglobin count. This test is normally included in the complete blood ... Read More

There's so much to learn about ulcerative colitis, it can sometimes feel like you'll never be able to take it all in. This disease still confounds the best physicians in ... Read More

A meta-analysis published in the online version of Gut shows that women with IBD may be more likely to have complications in pregnancy than healthy women. The authors reviewed 12 ... Read More

Cyclosporine is one immunosuppressant drug that may be used to treat IBD. Get answers to frequently asked questions about cyclosporine, including dosage, side effects and reasons it should not be ... Read More