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Chron's Disease breakthrough

BlackCorduroyBlackCorduroy Posts: 1,374
edited July 2008 in The Porch
Just came across this article that came out today and thought people here would be interested. Looks like great news :)

"It's fair to say that the gene variants associated with Crohn's disease are an enormous breakthrough," and they offer the best "reasonable hope" in decades that the disease may be prevented or cured, he said.

http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2008/07/07/genetic_haul_lifts_hopes_on_crohns/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed1
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  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,379
    That is very awesome. My Dad has Crohn's and both my parents have Celiac Disease, so this is great to hear (not to mention I am at a high risk as well). Thanks for sharing!
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    This is great news for someone with Crohn's Disease (myself)... Lets all hope they can find a cure... seriously though, I would be brought to a fit of tears if I could rid myself of this awful disease.
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Great News, thanks for sharing.
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  • stonegstoneg Posts: 1,940
    This awesome.Now we need a cure for Huntington's Disease.http://www.firstgiving.com/hdwalkorl2008
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  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    I wonder if this would help the canine version of Crohn's too which my dog has.
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  • BlackCorduroyBlackCorduroy Posts: 1,374
    RedMosquito15 wrote:
    I wonder if this would help the canine version of Crohn's too which my dog has.
    I imagine it would probably help with that too. I had no idea dogs could get Chron's disease also.
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