1. Scientists Discover New Drug Targets for Crohn's Disease - US News and World Report
Gene-searching method uncovered more players in painful gastrointestinal condition

2. Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease - US News and World Report
MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified 21 new genetic regions implicated in Crohn's disease, bringing to 32 the total number of genes and loci -- regions of the genome typically including one or more genes that are known to ...

3. Proctitis  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum that causes discomfort, bleeding, and occasionally, a discharge of mucus or pus.• Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.