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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>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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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[Side Effects of Herbs for IBS]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/alternativemed/a/ibsherbeffects.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Herbs can be a helpful addition to your treatment plan for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as long as they are taken properly.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[IBS Health Tip - Avoid Coffee]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/irritablebowelsyndrome/qt/ibstip17.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[During IBS Awareness month, read a new health tip every day.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Polyp]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/g/defpolyp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of the term 'polyp.']]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Rome Criteria for IBS]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibs/a/romecriteria.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[At the 13th International Congress of Gastroenterology in a group of physicians defined criteria - known as the &quot;Rome Criteria,&quot; to more accurately diagnose IBS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Add Soluble Fiber to Your Diet]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/irritablebowelsyndrome/qt/ibstip5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[During IBS Awareness month, read a new health tip every day. Adding soluble fiber to the diet may help with symptoms of IBS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Colorectal Surgeon]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/findadoc/p/crectalsurgeon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A colorectal surgeon has a particular interest in diseases of the colon and rectum. To become proficient in the treatment and management of these conditions, a colorectal surgeon must undergo training in both general surgery and advanced training in problems of the lower digestive tract.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Toxic Megacolon]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ulcerativecolitis/a/toxicmegacolon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Toxic megacolon is a rare, but potentially lethal, complication of severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  Learn why this condition may occur and how it is treated.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glossary Definition - Distention ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-distention.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[irritable bowel syndrome glossary definition nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp swelling of the abdomen distension: A definition of the term 'distention'.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Surgery Recovery]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/surgery/a/surgeryrecover.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Abdominal surgery is common for people who have inflammatory bowel disease. Use these tips for recovering safely and quickly from abdominal surgery.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Harmful Effects of Medicine: The Liver]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/basics/blharmliver.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Taking medications can have several ill effects on the liver, including chronic liver damage and scarring (cirrhosis).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Always Room for Jell-O!]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibdfaqs/a/specialdiets_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Descriptions of clear liquid, full liquid, lactose free, and low fiber diets that physicians prescribe for IBD. Find out what foods are on them, and whey they're used.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Harmful Effects of Medicine: The Intestine]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/basics/blharmintestine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Taking medications can have several ill effects on the intestines, including constipation and diarrhea.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vitamin D and Zinc]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/vitminibd_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[People with IBD who don't absorb fat well in their small intestine could be at a risk for deficiencies in vitamins A, E, and K.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Causes Your Flares?]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/mentalhealth/a/flareups.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In a forum thread, people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) discussed the food and activities that cause flare-ups. Nuts, popcorn, stress, smoking, and changes in the seasons were all discussed as possible flare-up triggers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Try Probiotics]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/irritablebowelsyndrome/qt/ibstip13.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[During IBS Awareness month, read a new health tip every day. Today's tip is about replenishing the good bacteria in the body after taking antibiotics.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Use an Enema]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/diagnostictesting/ht/useenema.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An enema may be used for several purposes, including in preparation for a colonoscopy, surgery, giving birth, or for constipation or fecal impaction.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maurice Gibb Dies at 53]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/news/a/aa011303a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Maurice Gibb, a member of the pop group the Bee Gees, dies at the age of 53.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pyoderma Gangrenosum]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/pyodermagangren.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Skin disorders are a fairly common problem, and may affect up to 25% of people who suffer from IBD. Skin disorders that may occur in IBD include  pyoderma gangrenosum and erythema nodosum.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cirrhosis of the Liver]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbcirrhosis.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information about the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, which can be caused by chronic alcoholism and hepatitis C.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ulcerative Colitis FAQ]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/faqsuc/a/ucfaq_5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A description of less-common complications of ulcerative colitis, the risk of colon cancer, and passing IBD on to children.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diverticular Disease]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbdiverticular_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An introduction to diverticular disease, which affects half of all Americans age 60 to 80, and almost everyone over 80.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[How IBD is Diagnosed]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/diagnostictesting/a/ibddiagnose.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When a patient sees the doctor with symptoms that may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a series of tests are used to make the diagnosis. These tests can range from simple blood tests, to more invasive endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy. ]]></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[IBS, IBD, and PMS]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/relatedconditions/a/ibsibdpms.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Studies have shown that women with IBS and IBD see an increase in symptoms in the days before and during their menstrual period.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/prednisone/a/steroideffects_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Prednisone and other steroids may be beneficial for many inflammatory conditions, but they may also cause serious and permanent side effects such as osteoporosis, cataracts, and glaucoma.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - QuickTips]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/qt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Azulfadine (Sulfasalazine) ...]]></title>
            <link>http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/sulfasalazine/a/azulfadinefaq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Frequently asked questions about azulfadine (sulfasalazine) including side effects, drug interactions, use during pregnancy, and sexual side effects.]]></description>
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