Search results for "Irritable bowel syndrome"
Antidepressants and psychological therapies reduce IBS symptoms, meta-analysis finds
Psychological therapies were effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when delivered in person, whereas therapy that was self-administered, internet-based, or provided with minimal contact did not yield significant benefit.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/2.htm
28 Sep 2018
Individual or group hypnotherapy associated with relief from IBS
Although hypnotherapy did not improve quality of life, psychological symptoms, cognition, self-efficacy, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms significantly more than an educational support program, it may provide relief to patients by changing their perception of IBS.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/28/3.htm
28 Dec 2018
Spotlight on mental health and gastrointestinal symptoms
One recent study found a link between depression and diarrhea and constipation, while another found that cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/5.htm
26 Apr 2019
Efficacy, safety of second-line therapies analyzed for two types of IBS
A systematic review and network meta-analysis focused on alosetron, eluxadoline, ramosetron, and rifaximin in adult patients who had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea or mixed stool.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/2.htm
26 Apr 2019
Hints for preventive care in inflammatory bowel disease
Age-appropriate, up-to-date vaccination is key.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/7.htm
26 Apr 2019
Spotlight on new guidelines
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force all released new guidelines this month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/07/26/5.htm
26 Jul 2019
Spotlight on irritable bowel syndrome
In the past month, researchers assessed potential treatments of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reviewed likely causes of the condition, and quantified the daily challenges facing patients with IBS.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/23/5.htm
23 Aug 2019
Two-year results show continued benefit of phone or web CBT for refractory IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who had been randomized to receive remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had lower symptom severity scores than those who had received usual care, according to follow-up data from a British trial.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/3.htm
27 Sep 2019
Treatments for irritable bowel syndrome examined
A network meta-analysis looked at trials comparing soluble fiber, antispasmodic drugs, peppermint oil, and gut-brain neuromodulators with each other or with placebo, while a randomized controlled trial tested fecal microbiota transplantation.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/27/1.htm
27 Dec 2019
Spotlight on IBS treatments
In the past month, several studies looked at potential treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including a probiotic strain, psychological therapies, and internet-based versus face-to-face education.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/24/5.htm
24 Apr 2020