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Ulcerative Colitis:

Similar to Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, particularly the sigmoid colon of the large intestine and rectum <ref name="FDA"/>. Levels of TNF-α in stool samples is a technique used to assess the level of the disease in patients <ref name="FDA"/>. To promote intestinal healing, Remicade is a drug that can be prescribed to prevent the use of steroids in adults with moderate to severe symptoms <ref name="FDA"/>.

Similar to Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, particularly the sigmoid colon of the large intestine and rectum <ref name="FDA"></ref>. Levels of TNF-α in stool samples is a technique used to assess the level of the disease in patients <ref name="FDA"></ref>. To promote intestinal healing, Remicade is a drug that can be prescribed to prevent the use of steroids in adults with moderate to severe symptoms <ref name="FDA"></ref>.

Ankylosing Spondylitis:

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Plaque Psoriasis:

Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, appearing as raised, red patches covered with a off-white buildup of dead skin cells <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. These plaques typically appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. Remicade has been FDA approved for the treatment of adult patients expressing severe, chronic symptoms <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. The severity of the disease is ultimately assessed by a physician to determine if Remicade is the right course of action in consideration with other possible therapies <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>.

Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, appearing as raised, red patches covered with a off-white buildup of dead skin cells<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. These plaques typically appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. Remicade has been FDA approved for the treatment of adult patients expressing severe, chronic symptoms<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. The severity of the disease is ultimately assessed by a physician to determine if Remicade is the right course of action in consideration with other possible therapies<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>.

Psoriatic Arthritis:

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 <b>Ulcerative Colitis:</b>
-Similar to Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, particularly the sigmoid colon of the large intestine and rectum <ref name="FDA"/>. Levels of TNF-α in stool samples is a technique used to assess the level of the disease in patients <ref name="FDA"/>. To promote intestinal healing, Remicade is a drug that can be prescribed to prevent the use of steroids in adults with moderate to severe symptoms <ref name="FDA"/>.
+Similar to Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, particularly the sigmoid colon of the large intestine and rectum <ref name="FDA"></ref>. Levels of TNF-α in stool samples is a technique used to assess the level of the disease in patients <ref name="FDA"></ref>. To promote intestinal healing, Remicade is a drug that can be prescribed to prevent the use of steroids in adults with moderate to severe symptoms <ref name="FDA"></ref>.
 <b>Ankylosing Spondylitis:</b>
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 <b>Plaque Psoriasis:</b>
-Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, appearing as raised, red patches covered with a off-white buildup of dead skin cells <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. These plaques typically appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. Remicade has been FDA approved for the treatment of adult patients expressing severe, chronic symptoms <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. The severity of the disease is ultimately assessed by a physician to determine if Remicade is the right course of action in consideration with other possible therapies <ref>PMID:19537380</ref>.
+Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, appearing as raised, red patches covered with a off-white buildup of dead skin cells<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. These plaques typically appear on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. Remicade has been FDA approved for the treatment of adult patients expressing severe, chronic symptoms<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>. The severity of the disease is ultimately assessed by a physician to determine if Remicade is the right course of action in consideration with other possible therapies<ref>PMID:19537380</ref>.
 <b>Psoriatic Arthritis:</b>

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