IBD
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Rise in IBD among young kids ‘baffling’ experts. What’s behind the surge?Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world, and that number is likely to dramatically increase in the next decade, especially among children.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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University of Lethbridge researcher recognized for gut health studyCanada has one of the highest prevalence rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world, with more than 300,000 people affected and 35,000 of those being Albertans.HealthOct 2, 2022
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‘Ostomy doesn’t have to define you’: Toronto woman fights to end stigmaA Toronto woman is harnessing the power of social media in an effort to reduce the stigma around ostomy in an evolving campaign that has spanned a decade.HealthOct 10, 2019
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Crohn’s disease, colitis cases projected to rise in Canada: reportA report by Crohn's and Colitis Canada has warned that cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Canada will soar in the coming years.CanadaDec 18, 2018
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Crohn’s and colitis fundraiser helps to improve care and researchCrohn's and Colitis Canada's annual brunch fundraiser in Saskatoon provides valuable research money and support to those living with inflammatory bowel disease.CanadaNov 14, 2016
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New study to see if diet can help people with Crohn’s and ColitisThanks to a new federal research grant, researchers at the U of C's Snyder Institute for Chronic Disease will work with researchers at McMaster University to see how diet and gut bacteria impact inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).HealthMar 31, 2016
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Crohn’s patient urges others not to be embarrassed about the diseaseShannon Stevenson, 26, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease six years ago.HealthNov 13, 2014
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New clinic to help expectant moms with IBD through their pregnanciesCALGARY- A brand new clinic has opened its doors, aimed at helping expectant moms with inflammatory bowel disease through their pregnancies. Southern Alberta has one of the world’s highest rates of IBD—an autoimmune disease that comes in the form of either Chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Women suffering from the condition can have healthy pregnancies,...HealthMar 12, 2013
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