Patients too often pay needlessly high prices for medications: Rick Diamond Jun 2, 2010
Three recent examples, where independent medical experts found insufficient improvements to justify the higher cost are: Avodart to replace Proscar, to treat prostate problems; Asacol to replace Sulfasalazine, an ulcerative colitis medicine; and Ambien CR, a sleep-inducing medicine to replace Ambien. When Medicare D was passed in 2005 it contained an amendment that prohibited the federal government from negotiating directly with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices as the VA has always... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
The You Docs: Is your diet too boring for words? Perfect! Jun 1, 2010
My 23-year-old daughter has ulcerative colitis, but since she started taking infliximab (Remicade), she's been symptom-free ... There is no cure for the inflammatory bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis, except for surgical removal of the large intestine, which isn't done lightly ... However, women with colitis usually have no trouble getting pregnant - unlike men who take the drug sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), which lowers sperm count and function while the men are taking it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Blocking Tumor's 'Death Switch' Paradoxically Stops Tumor Growth May 28, 2010
The National Institutes of Health, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund supported this study. Additional authors include Lina Chen, Sun-Mi Park, Annika Hau, and Christine Feig from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Alexei V. Tumanov, Kenjiro Sawada, Jerrold R. Turner, Yang-Xin Fu, and Iris Romero from the University of Chicago. (Science Daily)
Gene Network Associated With Vitamin A Deficiency and Lung Birth Defects May 25, 2010
(June 18, 2007) An important finding, which could eventually lead to a new therapeutic approach for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, psoriasis and others, was. . (Science Daily)
Colon Cleansing: Is it Helpful or Harmful? May 22, 2010
Though it may sound unbelievable, it's true that a damaged colon can be the underlying cause of innumerable ailments such as diverticulitis, colitis, diarrhea, headaches, bad breath, constipation, heart disease, hemorrhoids, flatulence, stomachache, diverticulosis, mental sluggishness, indigestion, sore joints, nervous system disorders, kidney problems, liver disturbances, skin problems, and excessive fatigue. All Colon Cleansing Supplements are NOT Created Equal. (Newsmax)
Do C-Sections Increase the Risk of Celiac Disease? May 22, 2010
Dr. Mathias Hornef, from Hannover Medical School in Germany, and his colleagues knew that people with certain inflammatory bowel diseases - such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis - have a different mix of bacteria in their intestines ... The team studied children and adolescents with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease ... Hornef and colleagues are not sure why cesarean delivery might be associated with celiac disease but not Crohn's disease or... (MEDLINEplus)
Flaxseed: The Health Benefits of Ad... May 15, 2010
Digestive Disorders People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn s disease, ulcerative colitis and chronic constipation could benefit from adding flaxseed to their diet. The high fiber in flaxseed helps to relieve constipation and flaxseed may also help to calm the inflammation in the digestive tract. (Suite101.com)
Biologists Link Gut Microbial Equilibrium to Inflammatory Bowel Disease May 10, 2010
This work was supported by funding from the Emerald Foundation and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. The inception of the project was supported by a Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. (Science Daily)
Arizona hospital infection risk revealed May 9, 2010
" The alert, obtained by the newspaper under state Public Records Law, said the outbreak was caused by a particularly virulent strain that puts patients at a higher risk of colitis and death. The alert did not indicate where the outbreak occurred or how many patients were affected. When The Republic asked for those and other facts, county officials said they were exempt from disclosure under the state's Public Records Law. The incidence of C. diff infections in Arizona tracks with a newly... (AZCentral -- News)
Amazing Grace: The 2006 Film of Wil... May 8, 2010
After fifteen years of battle in politics and a body withering away due to colitis, Wilberforce steps out of politics to try and restore his body. While resting at his cousin s place, Wilberforce is introduced to Barbara Spooner. (Suite101.com)
Why participate in Relay for Life? May 6, 2010
The discovery came during a procedure to remove her colon due to ulcerative colitis. She had to treatments for a period of six months. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease May 5, 2010
The study found no link between aspirin use and ulcerative colitis, another digestive disorder. Future research is needed to confirm the aspirin-Crohn's disease link and determine what aspirin has to do with the higher risk, Hart said. (MEDLINEplus)
Olive Oil May Protect Against Bowel Disease May 4, 2010
Study finds diet rich in oleic acid may prevent development of ulcerative colitis ... SATURDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Increasing your intake of olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis, a new study finds ... Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon, resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. (MEDLINEplus)
Olive oil could guard against developing ulcerative colitis May 2, 2010
Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Presented today at the Digestive Disease Week conference in New Orleans, the findings show that people with a diet rich in oleic acid which is present in olive oil are far less likely to develop ulcerative colitis ... The participants, none of whom had ulcerative colitis at the outset, completed detailed food diaries which were later... (EurekAlert!)
AGA presents cutting-edge research during DDW May 1, 2010
A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial of MDX-1100, an Anti-IP-10 Antibody, for Moderately-to-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis. L. Mayer et al. (2:15 p.m.). (EurekAlert!)
Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis Apr 30, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause the large intestine to swell. The American Academy of Family Physicians says certain foods can aggravate the condition, including. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA delays approval of Salix drug Apr 29, 2010
will have to wait a little longer before it can start selling a stronger version of its ulcerative colitis drug Colazal. The Morrisville company said Wednesday that it had received a complete response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding Salix s New Drug Application for Giazo, which is the same drug as Colazal but delivered at a higher dose. (Triangle Business Journal)
Scientists Find New Protein Key to Bowel Disease Apr 28, 2010
Inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affect around 0 ... Chamaillard said foods or diets containing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can also boost PPAR-gamma activity and have been shown to improve colitis and colitis-associated cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Mount Sinai researchers discover potential treatment for bone death in the hip from osteonecrosis Apr 28, 2010
Glucocorticoids are a class of steroids used to treat several common diseases, including asthma, ulcerative colitis, kidney diseases, and rheumatologic disorders. These steroids cause bone loss, and can eventually cause severe osteoporosis and fracture, as well as osteonecrosis. (EurekAlert!)
Potential Problems with Processed V... Apr 28, 2010
People who suffer from bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, crohn s disease or colitis need to check for possible triggers in processed food. High fat content, added spices, added sugars or other ingredients might be triggers that affect individuals suffering from these types of aliments. (Suite101.com)
Starr report Apr 27, 2010
On Wednesday, ABC's Cynthia McFadden hosts the Crohn's & Colitis Founda tion of Greater New York's annual "Women of Distinc tion" luncheon (the Waldorf). She suffers from the disease. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Stranger in a strange land Apr 25, 2010
His mother died early, and his beloved sister, Zahira, a smart biology student, suffers from ulcerative colitis. Shrub is as generous with Karim as he possibly can be, yet this is not enough for Karim. (Boston Globe)
Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Not Ef... Apr 22, 2010
Complications of the intestinal infection may produce more serious symptoms, such as colitis or sepsis and on rare occasions may result in death. Healthy people are much less likely to become seriously ill from a CDI.. (Suite101.com)
Two elephants found dead in Sathyamangalam jungles Apr 21, 2010
The postmortem examination conducted by forest department veterinarian revealed that the elephant had died of impaction, a potential case of dehydration and colitis in the stomach. On April 16, a 50-year-old female elephant was found dead at Kovilur forest area in T N Palayam. (India Times, India)
Stress May Be a Trigger of Bowel Disease Symptoms Apr 21, 2010
The major forms are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ... The findings are based on 552 men and women with Crohn's disease or colitis who completed surveys every three months for one year. (MEDLINEplus)
Representing Wisconsin ... Apr 21, 2010
Eventually, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, defined by the Mayo Clinic as an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Falk had to have her colon removed and missed almost her entire freshman year of high school. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Immune Sensors Suppress Colitis-Associated Cancer Apr 16, 2010
15, 2010) Particular components of inflammasomes -- protein complexes needed for generating immune responses to pathogens and cellular damage -- lessen the severity of colitis and colitis-associated colon cancer in mice, according to a study published online this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine ... Compared to healthy humans, patients with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer ... As the inflammasome is typically... (Science Daily)
Better Treatment Found for Crohn's Disease Apr 15, 2010
The results will alter treatment of Crohn's disease to some extent, said Dr. Jeffrey A. Katz, a spokesman for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, but by and large "it really does confirm what other studies suggest and what is clinically apparent, that combination therapy is better than treatment with azathioprine alone." ... The other form is ulcerative colitis ... A similar study is underway in people with ulcerative colitis, Sandborn said. (AZCentral -- Health)
Travel planners cut back on conventions Apr 14, 2010
Epstein, regional director of development for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, has a slashed budget this year. So returning to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for the foundation's annual convention would be out of the question. (USA Today)
Natural Remedies for Irritable Bowe... Apr 11, 2010
Spastic Colon and Mucus Colitis Are Other Names for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Diagnosis of IBS depends on ruling out other disorders with similar symptoms, such as celiac disease, Chron s disease, , ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, and lactose intolerance. (Suite101.com)
Headlined by a Biggest Loser and a Walk-Through Colon, LaborCare Health and Benefits Fair Encourages Union Members to Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices Apr 10, 2010
A walk-through replica of a human colon An inflatable larger-than-life colon features smooth, healthy tissue, ulcerative colitis, polyps and various stages of colorectal cancer. Interactive human body parts Provided by the Science Museum of Minnesota, this exhibit explores what makes us human and what keeps us alive, including physiology, genetics and cell biology. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Genetic Variants Associated With a Risk of Crohn's Disease Apr 8, 2010
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, closely related inflammatory bowel diseases, affect an estimated 2. 2 million people in Europe and 1. (Science Daily)
More Evidence Ties Acne Drug to Bowel Disease Apr 8, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to evidence that the acne drug isotretinoin may lead to bowel disease in some users, a new study finds that patients on the medication were four times more likely than non-users to develop ulcerative colitis within a year. Reporting in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers say that the risk of any one isotretinoin user developing ulcerative colitis is "likely quite small." ... However, the findings do strengthen the evidence of a... (MEDLINEplus)
Chyavanprash meets Crocin Apr 3, 2010
Rokade says he has found his Purnopchar approach extremely effective in treating diseases such as arthritis, spondylitis, paralysis, epilepsy, migraine, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, glaucoma, sciatica, lower backache, frozen shoulder, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, acidity, ulcers, bronchial asthma and vertigo. How does he view allopathy in relation to traditional methods of treatment. (India Times, India -- Community News)
All About Aloe Apr 1, 2010
Some studies suggest Aloe vera gel taken internally has shown to be effective in treating ulcerative colitis but no one should take Aloe internally without consulting a doctor first. The gel used externally has been shown to have little risk. (Suite101.com)
Complications of Ulcerative Colitis Mar 28, 2010
Ulcerative Colitis is a serious disease that can be controlled if found early and treated properly ... Some of the causative factors include the severity of ulcerative colitis, medications that may be damaging to the colon and procedures such as a barium enema in which the colon is filled with barium and then x-rayed ... M.D., Warner, Andrew S. 100 Questions & Answers about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide. (Suite101.com)
Vaccine Could Delay Bowel Inflammation and Colon Cancer Mar 26, 2010
The researchers tested transgenic mice that spontaneously develop IBD and then progress to colitis-associated colon cancer, producing the human version of MUC1 in both disease states ... Vaccine against MUC1 Antigen Expressed in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Cancer Lessens Colonic Inflammation and Prevents Progression to Colitis-Associated Colon Cancer ... 29, 2008) Individuals with the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis are at increased risk of developing colon cancer. (Science Daily)
Warner Chilcott to shut Mason office by August Mar 24, 2010
1 billion for P&G s pharmaceuticals unit, which included the osteopororis drug Actonel a $1 billion brand Asacol HD delayed-release tablets for ulcerative colitis; co-promotion rights to overactive bladder treatment Enablex; and P&G s prescription drug pipeline and manufacturing facilities. At the time, the unit s Mason headquarters employed 500, with 2,300 employees worldwide. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Genes May Exert Opposite Effects in Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mar 24, 2010
Inflammatory bowel disease consists of Crohn's disease (CD), which may affect the entire digestive tract, but especially the small intestine, and ulcerative colitis (UC), mainly affecting the large intestine ... 4, 2008) Two new genetic markers that influence the likelihood of getting Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis during childhood have been identified ... 18, 2010) A study of the human genome has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the... (Science Daily)
Leaky Gut Syndrome Mar 24, 2010
Boosting intestinal health can improve everything from common ailments to auto-immune diseases and diabetes. Patients with an increasingly bizarre array of symptoms and chronic diseases are streaming into doctor's offices and emergency rooms everyday. (Suite101.com)
New superbug on the rise Mar 23, 2010
It's found in the colon and can cause diarrhea and a more serious intestinal condition known as colitis. Deaths from C-difftraditionally were rare, but a more dangerous form has emerged in the past ten years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Not More Likely to Develop Polyps, Colon Cancer Mar 23, 2010
IBS patients often undergo colonoscopies because physicians are particularly concerned about missing colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, Chey says ... 5%) had an unusual disease called microscopic colitis ... Microscopic colitis can masquerade as IBS in patients with diarrhea and is important to diagnose because it is treated differently than IBS, he says. (Science Daily)
New guidelines for diagnosing, managing and treating Clostridium difficile Mar 22, 2010
The infection manifests itself in a range from symptomless cases to mild or moderate diarrhea to sudden and sometimes fatal colitis. Since publication of guidelines on CDI in 1995, there has been an increase in overall incidence of the infection, a more virulent strain of the infection has been identified, and evidence regarding the decreased effectiveness of a common treatment of the disease has been reported. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers find Clostridium difficile is more common than MRSA in southeast community hospitals Mar 22, 2010
Scientists also discovered that healthcare-associated CDI, which is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis, occurs more often (21 percent) than healthcare-associated infections due to MRSA. In addition, healthcare-associated CDI occurs approximately as often as healthcare-associated bloodstream infections and combined device-related infections. "Despite the amount of attention given to MRSA, our study shows that CDI has emerged as the leading... (EurekAlert!)
Feedback Loop Explains Inflammatory Effect on Intestinal Lining Mar 21, 2010
In inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, immune cells release signals that prevent this repair and cause epithelial cells to die. Nusrat and her colleagues examined mice treated with a chemical, dextran sulfate, which gives them colitis ... In mice with a bout of colitis, activity by the intestinal epithelial cells comes in two phases: mild growth for a few days, followed by cells dying out and then growth in areas next to ulcers in the intestinal lining, the authors... (Science Daily)
Machinery of Immune Protection Against Inflammatory Diseases Like Colitis Detailed Mar 21, 2010
20, 2010) Scientists report a protein made by a gene already associated with a handful of human inflammatory immune diseases plays a pivotal role in protecting the intestinal tract from colitis ... St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators led the research, which points to possible new strategies for combating colitis ... Colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with colon damage, resulting in abdominal pain, bleeding and other symptoms. (Science Daily)
Mayo research: Intervention drops hospital infection rate by 1/3 Mar 20, 2010
It may cause diarrhea, colitis, sepsis and lead to prolonged hospitalization and death. Mayo Clinic researchers say they've found a way to reduce the acquisition of this infection and drop its frequency to a fraction of what it had been. (EurekAlert!)
Study details machinery of immune protection against inflammatory diseases like colitis Mar 19, 2010
Research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators identifies potential new targets for treatment of colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases. Scientists report a protein made by a gene already associated with a handful of human inflammatory immune diseases plays a pivotal role in protecting the intestinal tract from colitis ... St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators led the research, which points to possible new strategies for combating colitis. (EurekAlert!)
Genes Linked to Ulcerative Colitis Identified Mar 19, 2010
18, 2010) A study of the human genome led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease ... The study, published in Nature Genetics, examined genes of nearly 13,000 patients to determine which parts of the genome are linked to ulcerative colitis ... The study demonstrated more than 30 regions of the genome are connected to the risk of developing... (Science Daily)
Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Mar 19, 2010
5 percent of IBS patients older than 35 had a disease called microscopic colitis, which can be mistaken for IBS in patients with diarrhea. It's important to diagnose this condition because it requires different treatment than IBS, Chey said. (MEDLINEplus)
Foods to Reduce Acute and Chronic I... Mar 19, 2010
Chronic inflammation and increased immune activity can contribute to or result from conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohns), and various auto-immune disorders (type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus), as well as heart disease, some cancers, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases. Although stress, lack of exercise, and genetic factors can promote inflammation, according to Dr. Andrew Weil's "," a poor diet plays a significant role in... (Suite101.com)
Could Regulating Intestinal Inflammation Prevent Colon Cancer? Mar 18, 2010
This discovery is of major interest from the therapeutic point of view because many pharmaceutical companies have developed Caspase-1 inhibitors since the late 1990s with the goal of relieving the symptoms of colitis. However, Dr. Saleh's team observed that inhibition or deletion of Caspase-1 was not protective and actually caused an intense inflammatory reaction that led to severe colitis ... Dupaul-Chicoine et al. Control of Intestinal Homeostasis, Colitis, and Colitis-Associated Colorectal... (Science Daily)
Hand Bacteria: Promise for Forensics Identification Mar 16, 2010
The new PNAS study was funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. "This project is one example of why I got into science," said Fierer. (Science Daily)
City Beat (21) Mar 15, 2010
Crohn s and Colitis Foundation presents a patient education symposium on Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis from 8-1 at the Doubletree Hotel, 6200 Quarry Road in Independence. Continental breakfast and sessions on fertility and pregnancy, biologic therapy, nutrition alternative therapies, and new surgery options. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Natural Methods to Detox the Body o... Mar 14, 2010
It has been used to treat colitis, food poisoning, stomach flu, parasites, and other digestive disorders. In addition, it has been used to treat alcoholism, arthritis, cataracts, open wounds, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, acne, anemia, and more. (Suite101.com)
Intestinal Bacteria Drive Obesity and Metabolic Disease in Immune-Altered Mice Mar 8, 2010
Under certain conditions, many TLR5-deficient mice develop colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, while the majority of the mice have chronic low-level inflammation ... Noting that insulin is known to dampen appetite, he adds: "Even in the absence of colitis, the TLR5-deficient mice seem to have low-level inflammation. We're not yet sure if this inflammation leads to alterations in intestinal bacteria or vice versa, but this shows that once the microbial community changes, it can transfer... (Science Daily)
Therapeutic Effect of Worm-Derived Proteins on Experimental Colitis Mar 6, 2010
The research team led by Professor Pelckmans from the University of Antwerp used a mouse model of experimental colitis to study the beneficial therapeutic effect of worm-derived proteins on inflammation and gastrointestinal motility disturbances. This paper further enlightens the therapeutic effect of worm proteins on colitis by investigating the effect on the inflammatory process and on the motility disturbances ... The induction of colitis in mice causes severe gastrointestinal motility... (Science Daily)
Germs could be making you fat,study says Mar 6, 2010
It could be that certain bacteria cause inflammation that can affect appetite as well as inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn's disease and colitis, the researchers reported in the journal Science ... "We were studying mice that had colitis," Gewirtz said in a telephone interview ... The colitis was better but the baby mice became obese and developed metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of symptoms that include unhealthy cholesterol levels, too much fat around the midsection, high blood pressure... (MSNBC -- Health)
Gut microbes hold 'second genome' Mar 4, 2010
If there's a disturbance, people get all sorts of diseases such as Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, and a link has also been made to obesity. " Untangling a messThe researchers have developed what is called a metagenome, a combined genome of all the bacteria sequenced at once. "This creates a huge dataset that has to be disentangled," explained Professor Raes. "The untangling of this mess is what I do; it's my role in the study. (BBC News -- Science)
New Products Help Warner Chilcott Narrow 4Q Loss Mar 2, 2010
Aside from Actonel, that included the ulcerative colitis treatment Asacol and Enablex, a treatment for overactive bladders. Warner Chilcott also said selling, general and administrative expenses more than quintupled in the quarter, to $277. (ABC News -- Wire)
Can a Gluten Free Diet Improve IBS ... Feb 25, 2010
Can a Gluten Free Diet Improve IBS Symptoms. Celiac Disease May Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome GI Symptoms. (Suite101.com)
Protein Found to Be Key in Protecting the Gut from Infection Feb 19, 2010
15, 2007) Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, severely impair the lives of more than four million people worldwide. The development of effective therapies against these. (Science Daily)
Specific Carbohydrate Diet what to ... Feb 15, 2010
Specific Carbohydrate Diet what to eat and why: SCD foods and ideas for living. Specific Carbohydrate Diet what to eat and why. (Suite101.com)
Lovesick: Dating a disease Feb 13, 2010
Kelly McGregor, a 31-year-old San Jose, California college student and colitis (another inflammatory bowel disease) sufferer nearly gave up on relationships altogether. How could she explain that she might have to go to the bathroom 20 times a day, or that she might be incontinent in bed or might have a skin rash. (MSNBC -- Health)
Inside the Program: Rochester boys' basketball Feb 12, 2010
Sophomore Alente Johnson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a few years ago, and he is supposed to have surgery soon to address the disease. But he postponed the surgery so he could play basketball with his brother, Trey, who will graduate this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
