IBS and Chronic Constipation

IBS and Chronic Constipation News

DDW High Altitudes Might Precipitate IBD Flares DDW 2012: Airplane flights and ski vacations are linked to disease flares in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Medscape Medical News, May 22, 2012
DDW Prevalence of GERD is 4 Times Higher Among People With IBS In meta-analysis, the strength of the association depended on the definition of irritable bowel syndrome.
Medscape Medical News, May 20, 2012

Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation Dr. Charles Argoff looks at current approaches and a potential new therapy for constipation associated with opioid use.
Medscape Neurology, May 22, 2012
Asking the Right Questions, Choosing the Right Tests As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Gastroenterological Association created a list: "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question." Dr. David Johnson offers commentary.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 20, 2012

Effects of Gut-directed Hypnotherapy on IBS
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 10, 2012
IBS-C: Safety and Patient Outcomes With Lubiprostone
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, March 5, 2012
Prucalopride: Safety, Efficacy and Potential Applications
Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, February 29, 2012
Probiotic Enriched Artichokes for Patients With Constipation
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, February 27, 2012
Probiotics for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, February 15, 2012