This report highlights various aspects regarding the care of patients with IBS, as discussed on Wednesday during sessions presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Scientists have discovered a new protective communication circuit between specialized immune cells in the intestines, a circuit that may be therapeutically targeted to improve inflammatory bowel ...

The intestinal barrier comprises a multilayered defence system, including the mucus layer, specialised epithelial cells and intercellular junctions, that separates luminal contents from underlying ...

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FGID occurs due to the abnormal functioning of the GI tract. A recent study indicated that around 40% of the world's population is affected by FGID. 2 In comparison to men, women are more commonly ...

PARIS — Hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) have proven effective in reducing symptoms associated with functional digestive disorders. These psychology-based ...

Functional dyspepsia is a common but serious medical syndrome that can induce weight loss and food aversion and may be associated with increased risks of hospitalization and death. It probably ...

In a recent study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology, researchers examine the prevalence of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) and post-infectious function dyspepsia (PI-FD) ...

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are common diagnoses characterized by physical abdominal complaints in the absence of objective findings on physical examination or laboratory results.

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for gastrointestinal diseases, including cancer. Alcohol can damage the gastrointestinal tract in several ways. It can promote an impairment of several ...