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Colitis Drug Hits 50% Remission Rate in Major Trial
Health & Wellness1h ago

Colitis Drug Hits 50% Remission Rate in Major Trial

A new pill for ulcerative colitis helped half of patients achieve complete remission in a groundbreaking trial, five times better than placebo. The results represent the best success rate ever reported for an oral medication treating this painful inflammatory bowel disease.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success2 min read
Rugby Star Eyes Olympics After Life-Saving Colon Removal
SportsMay 18

Rugby Star Eyes Olympics After Life-Saving Colon Removal

Cass Bargell lost her colon to severe ulcerative colitis and needed four major surgeries in one year. Now she's playing for Team USA at the Rugby World Cup with an ostomy bag and chasing her Olympic dream.

Google: rugby world cup3 min read
New Dual Drug Combo Shows Promise for Tough IBD Cases
Health & WellnessMay 7

New Dual Drug Combo Shows Promise for Tough IBD Cases

For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis who've run out of treatment options, two new studies reveal a promising combination therapy that works better than single medications. The breakthrough could help millions who haven't responded to any previous treatments.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
New Drug Combo Brings Hope to IBD Patients
Health & WellnessMay 5

New Drug Combo Brings Hope to IBD Patients

A groundbreaking combination therapy is helping people with inflammatory bowel disease who've run out of treatment options. Clinical trials show remission rates jumping by up to 40 percentage points for the hardest-to-treat patients.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Rugby Player Returns After 1,337 Days Battling Illness
Community HeroesMay 2

Rugby Player Returns After 1,337 Days Battling Illness

Cody Ramsey stepped onto the rugby field for the first time in nearly four years after a devastating illness nearly ended his career. The emotional comeback reminded everyone watching that some victories happen long before the final whistle blows.

ABC Australia3 min read
New Bowel Disease Drug Shows 40% Remission Rate in Trial
Health & WellnessApr 13

New Bowel Disease Drug Shows 40% Remission Rate in Trial

A breakthrough treatment for ulcerative colitis brought 40% of patients into remission after just 12 weeks, offering fresh hope for millions living with inflammatory bowel disease. Spyre Therapeutics' experimental drug succeeded in its first major trial, setting up competition with pharmaceutical giants to deliver better digestive disease treatments.

STAT News2 min read