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Two-Drug Combo Doubles Crohn’s Disease Remission

April 8th, 2010 - 9:33 am

A study led by Mayo Clinic suggests remission from Crohn’s disease may be more likely if patients get biologic therapy, combined with immune-suppressing drugs first, instead of immune-suppressing drugs alone. The study, published in the April 15, 2010, issue of … Continue reading →

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Crohn’s Disease Patients Benefit From Infliximab Plus Azathioprine

May 27th, 2009 - 2:29 pm

The use of infliximab (IFX) plus azathioprine (AZA) and infliximab monotherapy increase the likelihood of patients achieving long-term steroid-free clinical remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, according to a new study. This study represents the first time … Continue reading →

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