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Certain Arthritis, Crohn’s Drugs May Raise Kids’ Cancer Risk: FDA
Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade

Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis
But researchers still don't know why a certain therapy appears to reactivate latent TB

Scientists Discover New Drug Targets for Crohn’s Disease
Gene-searching method uncovered more players in painful gastrointestinal condition

Intestinal Bacteria Trigger Immune Response
Finding suggests new treatments for bowel diseases, study says

One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA

IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits
Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says

FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them

FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk

Case Points to Link Between Crohn’s Treatment, Cancer
A woman's lung tumor disappears after anti-TNF medications are stopped, doctors report

Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn’s Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes