Gastropsychology News

Patients with all stages of Barrett’s esophagus had similar cancer worry, highlighting the need for improved health-related quality of life through education, reassurance and follow-up care, according to data in BMJ Open Gastroenterology.

More than half of the respondents in Salix Pharmaceutical’s annual patient perspective survey reported waiting at least a year before mentioning their irritable bowel syndrome symptoms to a health care provider.

In a Healio video exclusive, Sam Jactel, CEO and founder of Ayble Health, highlights how the symptom management mobile app could improve quality of life for patients with chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Two of the most important goals in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are to improve patient quality of life and increases the odds of remission.

Travel is a common part of life that we often take for granted — from simple acts of running errands and commuting to work to the bigger trips of visiting out-of-state loved ones and experiencing life-changing moments of world travel.

With recent data highlighting the emotional and social challenges of inflammatory bowel disease, AGA has launched the “My IBD Life” campaign to address the growing need for psychosocial support in patient care.

Most patients and health care providers would agree that interdisciplinary care leads to the most successful patient outcomes.

When caring for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, good communication is key — without it, patients can be left in a vulnerable state not having the information they need to manage their disease.

DENVER — Depression was associated with higher social vulnerability in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease and was largely influenced by socioeconomic and minority status, according to data at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress.

Disorders of gut-brain interaction cause symptoms throughout the digestive tract including pain, changes in bowel patterns, nausea, regurgitation or vomiting, which can be upsetting or embarrassing for children and teens