What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common digestive disorder seen by physicians.  It is estimated that about 1 in 5 adults have symptoms of IBS, although fewer than 1/2 seek help for the condition.  IBS, also called intestinal neurosis, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, or spastic colon, usually affects people between the ages of 25-45 and [...]

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Low Bone Mineral Density Common In Children And Teenagers With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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A thesis from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) is the first in Scandinavia to study the occurrence of low bone mineral density in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease. Half of the patients in the study showed signs of low bone mineral density…

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Low Bone Mineral Density Common In Children And Teenagers With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Low Bone Mineral Density Common In Children And Teenagers With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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A thesis from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) is the first in Scandinavia to study the occurrence of low bone mineral density in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease. Half of the patients in the study showed signs of low bone mineral density…

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Low Bone Mineral Density Common In Children And Teenagers With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Stress Management, Diet Changes Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

August 23, 2010

When persistent cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation are causing distress and frequent bathroom trips, the next stop should be a visit to the doctor. These symptoms, commonly caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), often can be minimized with diet and lifestyle changes…

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Proof That Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is Not In Your Head

August 21, 2010

Irritable bowel syndrome makes life miserable for those affected — an estimated ten percent or more of the population. And what irritates many of them even more is that they often are labeled as hypochondriacs, since physical causes for irritable bowel syndrome have never been identified…

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UCD Scientists Pinpoint Potential Key Regulator In Battle To Target Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

August 5, 2010

Research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) led by UCD Conway Institute scientists with national and international collaborators has identified a key regulator involved in maintaining the functional integrity of the gut lining…

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N30 Pharma Announces FDA Approval To Initiate Phase 1 Clinical Trial For First-in-Class Drug

August 5, 2010

N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced the approval of its Investigational New Drug Application for N6022 by the U.S.

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UCD Scientists Pinpoint Potential Key Regulator In Battle To Target Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

August 5, 2010

Research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) led by UCD Conway Institute scientists with national and international collaborators has identified a key regulator involved in maintaining the functional integrity of the gut lining…

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Scientists Target Possible Cause Of One Form Of Bowel Disease

August 4, 2010

A possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a small piece of RNA that blocks a substance protecting the colon membrane, leading to hostile conditions that can produce diarrhea, bloating and chronic abdominal pain. New research shows that this RNA segment sends signals that stop the activity of the gene that produces glutamine, an amino acid…

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Study Finds Structural Brain Alterations In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

July 23, 2010

A large academic study has demonstrated structural changes in specific brain regions in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the abdomen, along with diarrhea, constipation or both. A collaborative effort between UCLA and Canada’s McGill University, the study appears in the July issue of the journal Gastroenterology…

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Study Finds Structural Brain Alterations In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

July 23, 2010

A large academic study has demonstrated structural changes in specific brain regions in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the abdomen, along with diarrhea, constipation or both. A collaborative effort between UCLA and Canada’s McGill University, the study appears in the July issue of the journal Gastroenterology…

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