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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Rates Might Be Lower Than Previously Thought
August 03, 2020
Article
There is a higher prevalence of IBS found in women than men.
Multidisciplinary Approach Beneficial for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
July 16, 2020
Article
Patients in the multidisciplinary-care group were more likely to experience a 50% or higher reduction in all Gastrointestinal Symptom Severity Index symptom clusters than the patients who were in the standard-care group.
AGA Releases New Guidelines for Probiotic Use in Gastroenterology
June 10, 2020
Video
New recommendations support the use of probiotics for preterm and low birthweight infants to prevent mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Increase Heart Failure Risk
May 30, 2020
Article
A new analysis of data from Northwestern Medicine found some chronic inflammatory diseases were associated with a 7-fold increase in risk of heart failure.
Nearly 40% of Adults Suffer From a Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder
May 28, 2020
Article
In an international survey, investigators discover women are more likely to suffer from a FGID than men.
Heat-Inactivated Treatment Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
May 06, 2020
Article
In a new study, investigators discover fewer adverse events in patients taking 1 × 109 non-viable B bifidum HI-MIMBb75 cells than for patients taking a placebo.
New Study Finds Better Data on IBS Drug Discontinuation
April 22, 2020
Article
The most common reason IBS patients discontinue treatment is a loss of prescription drug coverage.
Microbiome Markers Linked to Quality of Life for Women with IBS
February 04, 2020
Article
A 28-day patient log of gastrointestinal symptoms, stool consistency, psychological distress, and extraintestinal pain ratings informs investigators on the significance of markers.
Low FODMAP Diet Helps IDB Patients
December 18, 2019
Article
In a new study, investigators examine whether a low FODMAP diet could be beneficial for patients suffering from quiescent IBD.
Disease Management Gives IBD Patients a Fair Shot
December 10, 2019
Article
In the last decade, investigators have put an emphasis on better disease monitoring for digestive diseases. The result has been better patient outcomes.