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   <title>About.com Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): What's Hot Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prednisone Quiz]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/quiz/blpredquiz.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Prednisone is a drug that is commonly used to treat Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory or autoimmune diseases. How much do you know about the side effects and adverse effects of prednisone?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Side Effects - Sulfasalazine]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prescriptiondrugs/p/medazulfadine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A list of the side effects of Sulfasalazine (also called Azulfadine), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Harmful Effects of Medicine: Glossary of Medicines]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/l/blharmglossary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A glossary of common medications that are used to treat many medical conditions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glossary Definition - Constipation]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-constipation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of the term 'Constipation'.: irritable bowl syndrome national health interview survey rectum problems health interview survey cheese eggs]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glossary Definition - Enterostomal Therapy (ET) Nurse]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-etnurse.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of the term 'Enterostomal Therapy (ET) Nurse'.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Humira FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ibddrugs/a/humirafaq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Humira (adalimumab) is approved for use in moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. It works by blocking TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha), a cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surgery for IBD]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/surgery/a/dbileo.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A description of the differences between ileostomy, colostomy, and ileoanal reservoir surgery which may be performed on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keep a Food Diary]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/mesalamine/ht/fooddiary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Keeping a food diary isn't as hard as you may think. Follow some simple steps to help you and your doctor find out what foods may be giving you trouble.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guess Who Has IBD?]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dailylife/a/guessibd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Actors, sports heroes, U.S. Presidents, and even Kings have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NSAIDs and IBD]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibdfaqs/a/nsaidsibd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It's now known that certain pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) can have a serious and harmful effect on people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Support Groups]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/onlinesupport/a/supportgroups.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A life with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis brings a significant amount of problems that can lead to stress, anxiety, and unhappiness. The good news is that you aren't alone and there are support groups, both online and offline, that can help you. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbnsaids.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), but some are caused by prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or other pain relievers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Candidiasis FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/candida/a/candidiasisfaq_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A detailed patient history, in addition to some simple diagnostic tests, can help diagnose yeast overgrowth.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How IBS and IBD Differ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibs/a/diffibsibd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[IBD symptoms can be similar to symptoms from several other digestive diseases or conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). How do physicians tell the difference between IBD and IBS?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Colon Cancer 5-Year Survival]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/qt/ccancertip15.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 5-year survival rate for colon cancer is an important statistic for understanding how the stage of cancer impacts the chances of living through it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stool Culture]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/diagnostictesting/p/dtstoolculture.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea do not resolve on their own, a stool culture may be used to identify any harmful bacteria that are causing the symptoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[GI Effects of Chemotherapy]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/a/chemoeffects.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some side effects of chemotherapy includ nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.  The good news is, all these problems are treatable with some help from your doctor and some tips you can follow at home.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[My Life as a J-poucher]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/pelvicpouch/a/jpouch.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used to treat ulcerative colitis patients and is usually completed in two steps.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sharon Osbourne Battles Cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/activismandibd/a/sosbourne.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Heavy metal mom Sharon Osbourne is battling colon cancer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prednisone During Pregnancy]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/pregnancyibd/a/prednisonepreg.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Taking medications during pregnancy is a reality for many women with IBD. What risks does taking prednisone during pregnancy have on an unborn child?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Side Effects - Oral Mesalamine]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prescriptiondrugs/p/medoralmesal.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A list of the side effects of oral Mesalamine (also called Asacol, Pentasa, Mesasal, or Salofalk), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chemotherapy Treatment]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/colorecalcancer/a/chemo.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Chemotherapy is often used in combination with surgery and radiation to treat cancer of the colon and rectum.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digestive Basics - UC]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/faqsuc/a/dbulcercolitis_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A description of the causes, symptoms, treatments, diagnosis, and risk of colon cancer for ulcerative colitis patients.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Avoid Dehydration]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/mesalamine/ht/dehydration.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dehydration, the rapid loss of fluids from the body, can be a common but serious side effect of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Find out how to prevent dehydration from happening to you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fighting Dehydration]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/relatedconditions/a/dehydration.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dehydration can be a common side effect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Find out how to treat it, how serious it is, and how to prevent it from happening again.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PSC FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/psc/a/pscfaq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease of the liver that is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially ulcerative colitis.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Does Surgery Help Crohn&#039;s?]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/surgeryprocedures/a/crohnssurgery.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[About 50% of people with Crohn's disease will have a relapse after surgery. What's being done to lower this rate, and how can relapses be prevented?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glossary Definition - Distention ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-distention.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of the term 'distention'.: irritable bowel syndrome glossary definition page nbsp swelling of the abdomen distension]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digestive System]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ucbasics/g/digestivesystem.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of the digestive system, which is the system in the body that is used to process food and turn it into energy.]]></description>
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