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Self-administered cognitive behavior therapy improves IBS symptoms
ORLANDO — Self-administered cognitive behavior therapy was significantly better than an education intervention, and equivalent to therapist-administered cognitive behavior therapy for improving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG 2017.
Long-term cannabis use increases risk for IBS
ORLANDO — Cannabis use increased the risk for irritable bowel syndrome in the general population, according to a poster presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG 2017. Additionally, the effects may be worse among men, Caucasians and Hispanics.
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VIDEO: IBS-D tied to food poisoning, treated without relapse for 6 months
ORLANDO — Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea found further definition this year with pinpointing causes and improved treatments, according to one expert at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG 2017.
Tenapanor shows better results in second pivotal IBS-C trial
Tenapanor showed more positive results in its second pivotal phase 3 trial for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, which the manufacturer Ardelyx said will support a new drug application next year.
Bekinda shows efficacy in IBS-D
Bekinda, an extended-release pill formulation of the antiemetic drug ondansetron, showed efficacy for improving stool consistency in a phase 2 trial of patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, RedHill Biopharma announced.
Visbiome probiotic approved for IBS in Canada
Health Canada has approved the probiotic Visbiome as a Natural Health Product for treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adults and children aged older than 5 years, the manufacturer announced.
IBgard peppermint oil capsules effective in IBS-M
IBgard peppermint oil capsules effectively reduced symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients with mixed diarrhea and constipation, according to a subgroup analysis of the IBSREST trial.
Individualized IBS diets reduce symptoms better than placebo
Individualized elimination diets guided by leukocyte activation tests reduced symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome better than a sham diet in a randomized controlled trial.
Hypnosis for gut disorders: Addressing the brain-gut connection
Modern medicine has increasingly recognized the biochemical interaction of the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract, known as the “gut-brain axis.” Until recently, though, many practitioners considered functional gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome to be psychosomatic.
Colon tissue more permeable to bacteria in IBS
Bacteria permeates colonic epithelial tissue more easily in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, passing more freely through the intestinal barrier, according to new research.
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