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   <title>About.com Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): What's Hot Now</title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aphthous Stomatitis]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/apthousstomatit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some people with inflammatory bowel disease may experience various extra-intestinal symptoms along with their GI symptoms. One of these is aphthous stomatitis, or canker sores, which are small ulcers in the mouth.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Resolutions]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/mentalhealth/a/newyearresolve.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Have a hard time keeping your New Year's resolutions? Here, tips for keeping those resolutions long after January 1st.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ostomy Fashion Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ostomyinformation/a/ostomydressing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Worried that having an ostomy will cramp your style?  It doesn't have to. Use these tips and tricks to learn how to dress and to keep looking great.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - FAQs]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/f.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of FAQs for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cirrhosis of the Liver]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbcirrhosis_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[More information about the symptoms of cirrhosis of the liver, as well as the complications it can cause in other parts of the body.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digestive Basics - UC]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/faqsuc/a/dbulcercolitis.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[Holiday Eating With IBD]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/holidayeatibd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Diet can be a problem with people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn how you can eat during the holidays and not have a flare-up if your IBD.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digestive Basics-Constipation]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbconstipation_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information about constipation including who gets it and why, how it's diagnosed and treated, and some helpful tips to keep it from happening.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Herbs and Supplements for IBS]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/altmedibs/a/herbsibs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Herbs and supplements are becoming increasingly popular with people who have irritable bowel syndrome. Learn about how peppermint oil, psyllium, and acidophilus are used to treat IBS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Smoking and Digestion]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dailylife/a/basicssmoke.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Smoking causes several serious diseases, and also affects the digestive system in several ways.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Side Effects - Infliximab]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prescriptiondrugs/p/medremicade.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A list of the side effects of  Infliximab (also called Remicade), a medication that is used in the treatment of Crohn's Disease.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Colon &amp; Rectal Cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/cancerbrochure/a/whatcancer_5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colon and rectal cancer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Side Effects - Azathioprine]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prescriptiondrugs/p/medimuran.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A list of the side effects of Azathioprine (also called Imuran), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digestive Basics - GERD]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbgerd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)--the muscle connecting the esophagus with the stomach.]]></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[Top 10 Facts About IBS]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibs/a/top10factsibs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With all the uncertainties that surround irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it's important to understand what we do know about this functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Survival Rates]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/qt/ccancertip22.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When caught early, the prognosis for colon cancer is very good.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Change an Ostomy Bag]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/mesalamine/ht/changeostomy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Changing your ostomy bag isn't as hard as it may seem! Here is a list of steps and some tips to changing your appliance without worry.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Facts About Vitamin D]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/fdavitd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dealing With Constipation]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibs/a/aa042103.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When many people think of IBS, they think of diarrhea is the main symptom. However, some people with IBS experience constipation more often than diarrhea. Can constipation be prevented, and when it does occur, how can it be treated?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surgery for Colon Cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/a/ccancersurg.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most common treatment for colon cancer is surgery to remove the cancerous tissue.]]></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[Comedies for Sick Days]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dailylife/tp/tpmovies.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Your guide offers her picks for the Top 10 movies to watch when you're home sick on the living room couch.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recipes for IBD]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dietandnutrition/a/eatibd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Eating right when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be very tricky. Here you can find over 40 IBD friendly recipes to make mealtime easier.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Borborygmi]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/otherdigestivediseases/g/borborygmi.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Borborygmi may sound like a disease, but is actually a normal part of digestion that happens to everyone from time to time.]]></description>
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