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... corticosteroids ( see Chapter 12 ) . The prognosis for reaching normal height is usually good , and growth spurts typically coincide with improvements of the in- flammatory process . Infertility also has been seen in some men with ...
... corticosteroids ( see Chapter 12 ) . The prognosis for reaching normal height is usually good , and growth spurts typically coincide with improvements of the in- flammatory process . Infertility also has been seen in some men with ...
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... Corticosteroids remain the most effective medical therapy for Crohn's disease at present . These medications have been found to be useful in treating most aspects of active Crohn's disease by directly reducing the inflammatory response ...
... Corticosteroids remain the most effective medical therapy for Crohn's disease at present . These medications have been found to be useful in treating most aspects of active Crohn's disease by directly reducing the inflammatory response ...
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... corticosteroids and avoiding ( additional ) surgery . It must be emphasized that the methods of assessing nutritional requirements and of prescribing the appropriate diet require a team of professionals that includes a physician , a ...
... corticosteroids and avoiding ( additional ) surgery . It must be emphasized that the methods of assessing nutritional requirements and of prescribing the appropriate diet require a team of professionals that includes a physician , a ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 11 |
The Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract | 17 |
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