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CROHNS DISEASE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Bowels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Crohn's and Colitis Canada
1, record 1, English, Crohn%27s%20and%20Colitis%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada 2, record 1, English, Crohn%27s%20and%20Colitis%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- CCFC 3, record 1, English, CCFC
former designation, correct
- CCFC 3, record 1, English, CCFC
- Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis 4, record 1, English, Canadian%20Foundation%20for%20Ileitis%20and%20Colitis
former designation, correct
- CFIC 5, record 1, English, CFIC
former designation
- CFIC 5, record 1, English, CFIC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crohn's and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases. 6, record 1, English, - Crohn%27s%20and%20Colitis%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada [raises] funds to: Invest in Crohn’s and colitis research to foster advances in prevention, treatments, cures and health policy. Educate patients, families, industry and governments about Crohn’s and colitis. Increase public awareness of these chronic diseases and [their] organization. Advocate to governments and stakeholders on behalf of those affected by Crohn’s and colitis. 7, record 1, English, - Crohn%27s%20and%20Colitis%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Intestins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Crohn et Colite Canada
1, record 1, French, Crohn%20et%20Colite%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fondation canadienne des maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin 2, record 1, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20maladies%20inflammatoires%20de%20l%27intestin
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- FCMII 3, record 1, French, FCMII
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- FCMII 3, record 1, French, FCMII
- Fondation canadienne pour l'iléite et la colite 4, record 1, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20pour%20l%27il%C3%A9ite%20et%20la%20colite
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- FCIC 5, record 1, French, FCIC
former designation, feminine noun
- FCIC 5, record 1, French, FCIC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crohn et Colite Canada est le seul organisme national de bienfaisance composé de bénévoles qui s'est donné pour mission de trouver des traitements curatifs contre la maladie de Crohn et la colite ulcéreuse et d'améliorer la vie des enfants et des adultes atteints de ces maladies. 6, record 1, French, - Crohn%20et%20Colite%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Crohn et Colite Canada amasse des fonds pour : Investir dans la recherche sur les maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin afin de réaliser des percées dans la prévention de ces maladies, dans leur traitement, dans les travaux visant à découvrir un traitement curatif contre elles et dans le secteur des politiques en matière de santé les concernant. Informer les patients, les membres de leur famille ainsi que les représentants de l'industrie et du gouvernement sur les maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin. Sensibiliser davantage le public aux maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin et au rôle de Crohn et Colite Canada. Défendre les droits des personnes atteintes de MII auprès des représentants du gouvernement et des intervenants concernés. 7, record 1, French, - Crohn%20et%20Colite%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chronic medical condition
1, record 2, English, chronic%20medical%20condition
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chronic health condition 2, record 2, English, chronic%20health%20condition
correct, noun
- chronic condition 3, record 2, English, chronic%20condition
correct, noun
- chronic medical problem 2, record 2, English, chronic%20medical%20problem
correct, noun
- chronic health problem 4, record 2, English, chronic%20health%20problem
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chronic conditions are ongoing, long-term or recurring conditions that can have a significant impact on people’s lives. 5, record 2, English, - chronic%20medical%20condition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chronic medical conditions that present in youth include but are not limited to asthma, diabetes, epilepsy/seizures, obesity, cystic fibrosis, allergies, sickle cell anemia, irritable bowel diseases(e. g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), migraines/headaches, juvenile arthritis, congenital heart defect, traumatic brain injury/spinal injury, and organ transplant... 6, record 2, English, - chronic%20medical%20condition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- problème de santé chronique
1, record 2, French, probl%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20chronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- problème médical chronique 2, record 2, French, probl%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9dical%20chronique
correct, masculine noun
- condition chronique 3, record 2, French, condition%20chronique
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour déterminer la présence de problèmes de santé chroniques, les participants se sont vus demander s'ils avaient «des problèmes de santé de longue durée», soit un état qui persiste ou qui devrait persister six mois ou plus, qui ont été diagnostiqués par un professionnel de la santé. Une liste de problèmes de santé leur a été lue, problèmes parmi lesquels les suivants ont été pris en considération dans [l']analyse : l'asthme, l'arthrite ou le rhumatisme, les maux de dos (autres que ceux dus à l'arthrite), la bronchite ou l'emphysème, le diabète, les maladies cardiaques, le cancer, les séquelles d'un accident vasculaire cérébral, l'incontinence urinaire, et le glaucome ou les cataractes. 4, record 2, French, - probl%C3%A8me%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20chronique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bowels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enteric hyperoxaluria
1, record 3, English, enteric%20hyperoxaluria
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EH 2, record 3, English, EH
correct, noun
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enteric hyperoxaluria (EH) is ... characterized by an increased output of oxalate in urine, primarily due to an increased absorption of dietary oxalate in the colon. 2, record 3, English, - enteric%20hyperoxaluria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enteric hyperoxaluria is frequently observed in conjunction with digestive diseases that affect fat absorption such as Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic biliary disease, pancreatic pathologies, and short bowel syndrome... 3, record 3, English, - enteric%20hyperoxaluria
Record 3, Key term(s)
- enteric hyper-oxaluria
- enteric hyper oxaluria
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Intestins
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hyperoxalurie entérique
1, record 3, French, hyperoxalurie%20ent%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- hyper-oxalurie entérique
- hyper oxalurie entérique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Human Diseases
- Bowels
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- IBD Foundation
1, record 4, English, IBD%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- The 3C Foundation of Canada 2, record 4, English, The%203C%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A foundation that] provides essential resources and funding to enhance [the] quality of life for children and adults living with inflammatory bowel disease(Crohn's and colitis). 3, record 4, English, - IBD%20Foundation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IBD Foundation educates and support the IBD community through innovative programs and services, enabling and empowering Canadians to become confident participants in their IBD management. 3, record 4, English, - IBD%20Foundation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IBD: inflammatory bowel disease. 4, record 4, English, - IBD%20Foundation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
3C: Crohn’s, colitis and colorectal cancer. 4, record 4, English, - IBD%20Foundation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation
- The Canadian 3C Foundation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Maladies humaines
- Intestins
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- IBD Foundation
1, record 4, French, IBD%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- The 3C Foundation of Canada 2, record 4, French, The%203C%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IBD : inflammatory bowel disease (maladie inflammatoire chronique de l'intestin). 3, record 4, French, - IBD%20Foundation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3C : Crohn's, colitis and colorectal cancer (maladie de Crohn, colite et cancer colorectal). 3, record 4, French, - IBD%20Foundation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation
- The Canadian 3C Foundation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Human Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CH.I.L.D. Foundation
1, record 5, English, CH%2EI%2EL%2ED%2E%20Foundation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial charitable organization founded in 1995. 2, record 5, English, - CH%2EI%2EL%2ED%2E%20Foundation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CH.I.L.D. is an acronym for CHildren with Intestinal and Liver Disorders. 1, record 5, English, - CH%2EI%2EL%2ED%2E%20Foundation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[The CH. I. L. D. Foundation's mission is] to find a cure through research for children who suffer from the debilitating diseases of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and liver disorders and to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases. 1, record 5, English, - CH%2EI%2EL%2ED%2E%20Foundation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Maladies humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- CH.I.L.D. Foundation
1, record 5, French, CH%2EI%2EL%2ED%2E%20Foundation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Bowels
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Gut Inspired
1, record 6, English, Gut%20Inspired
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- IBD Foundation 2, record 6, English, IBD%20Foundation
correct
- 3C Foundation of Canada 3, record 6, English, 3C%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gut Inspired is a group of Canadians living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis who have joined forces to increase the awareness of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) in Canada, offer support for individuals living with IBD and provide personal experiences to assist others living with IBD learn how to better manage their disease. 4, record 6, English, - Gut%20Inspired
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Intestins
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Gut Inspired
1, record 6, French, Gut%20Inspired
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Fondation canadienne des 3C 2, record 6, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20des%203C
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gut Inspired est un groupe de Canadiens vivant avec la maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique qui ont uni leurs forces pour accroître la sensibilisation aux maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin (MII) au Canada, offrir un soutien aux personnes vivant avec une MII et partager leurs expériences personnelles afin de s'aider à mieux prendre en charge leur maladie. 3, record 6, French, - Gut%20Inspired
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-11-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- indeterminate colitis
1, record 7, English, indeterminate%20colitis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most people do not have both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; they have one or the other. In a very small percentage of individuals it proves to be difficult to establish which disease is present. In these cases, the disease is called "indeterminate colitis" until such time as a more definitive diagnosis can be made. 1, record 7, English, - indeterminate%20colitis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- colite indéterminée
1, record 7, French, colite%20ind%C3%A9termin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des gens souffrent de l’une ou l’autre forme de MII [maladie inflammatoire de l’intestin], mais pas des deux. Pour un infime pourcentage d’individus, le diagnostic peut être difficile à poser. Dans de tels cas, on parle alors de «colite indéterminée» jusqu’à ce qu’on arrive à établir un diagnostic définitif. 1, record 7, French, - colite%20ind%C3%A9termin%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Bowels
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- small bowel follow-through
1, record 8, English, small%20bowel%20follow%2Dthrough
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An upper gastrointestinal series is useful to diagnose Crohn's disease of the upper gastrointestinal tract, although endoscopy is superior... Pending further development of the intestinal fiberoptic endoscope, a monitored small bowel follow-through is the best test for evaluation of Crohn's disease of the small bowel. 3, record 8, English, - small%20bowel%20follow%2Dthrough
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Intestins
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- transit du grêle
1, record 8, French, transit%20du%20gr%C3%AAle
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- transit de l'intestin grêle 2, record 8, French, transit%20de%20l%27intestin%20gr%C3%AAle
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen radiologique de l'intestin grêle préalablement opacifié par un produit baryté ou iodé hydrosoluble. 3, record 8, French, - transit%20du%20gr%C3%AAle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiografía (Medicina)
- Intestinos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudio radiográfico contrastado de intestino delgado
1, record 8, Spanish, estudio%20radiogr%C3%A1fico%20contrastado%20de%20intestino%20delgado
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-11-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- whole protein liquid diet
1, record 9, English, whole%20protein%20liquid%20diet
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whole protein liquid diet in the treatment of acute uncomplicated Crohn's disease. 1, record 9, English, - whole%20protein%20liquid%20diet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and context extracted from the data base BIOSIS number 88052899. 1, record 9, English, - whole%20protein%20liquid%20diet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- diète liquide de protéines complètes
1, record 9, French, di%C3%A8te%20liquide%20de%20prot%C3%A9ines%20compl%C3%A8tes
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- dieta líquida de proteínas completas
1, record 9, Spanish, dieta%20l%C3%ADquida%20de%20prote%C3%ADnas%20completas
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-07-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Biochemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- radioiodide
1, record 10, English, radioiodide
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fecal radioiodide excretion following intravenous injection of (131) I-albumin and (125) I-immunoglobulin G in chronic inflammatory bowel disease. 2, record 10, English, - radioiodide
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The thyroid in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I. Thyroid radioiodide uptake and urinary iodine excretion. 3, record 10, English, - radioiodide
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The distribution of radioiodide in the genital tract of the ewe. 4, record 10, English, - radioiodide
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Biochimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- iodure radioactif
1, record 10, French, iodure%20radioactif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- iode radioactif 1, record 10, French, iode%20radioactif
masculine noun
- radioiodure 2, record 10, French, radioiodure
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Excrétion fécale d'iodures radioactifs après injection intraveineuse d'albumine - (131) I et d'immunoglobuline G - (125) dans les maladies inflammatoires intestinales. 1, record 10, French, - iodure%20radioactif
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Incorporation de l'iode radioactif par la thyroïde et excrétion urinaire d'iode. 1, record 10, French, - iodure%20radioactif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina nuclear
- Bioquímica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- radioyoduro
1, record 10, Spanish, radioyoduro
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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