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I Got 99 IBD Problems, but Prostate Cancer Ain’t One
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Faster DNA Damage in IBD Underlies Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests
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EU Approves More Convenient Formulation of Remsima
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Hulio, Humira Biosimilar, Gets FDA Nod for Crohn’s, UC, But Not Available Until 2023
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Joint Study to Assess Effects of COVID-19 on Patients with IBD, Other Autoimmune Conditions
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New Guidelines Issued on Treating IBD Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
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