10 foods to make you happy May 4, 2008
The body cannot produce tryptophan so unless we get enough through our diets, we may suffer a deficiency, leading to low serotonin levels which are associated with mood disorders, anxiety, cravings and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). "Following a diet which contains foods rich in naturally occurring serotonin will improve your mood, leaving you energised and in a state of harmony and wellbeing," Dr Longmore said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
FDA approves irritable bowel drug May 2, 2008
"For some people IBS can be quite disabling, making it difficult for them to fully participate in everyday activities," said Dr. Julie Beitz of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research ... The safety and effectiveness of Amitiza was established in two studies involving 1,154 patients diagnosed with IBS-C, the agency said ... Amitiza is already approved for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation at 24 micrograms twice a day, much higher than the 8 micrograms twice a day... (MSNBC -- Health)
ERP Software Apr 13, 2008
The Group offers support and services from offices in 45 countries and works with more than 600 partners to provide solutio IBS AB Publikt Aktiebolag. The Group's principal activities are to provide information technology solutions including software and services for sales and customer service, supply chain management and business control. (IntranetJournal)
Child Abuse Dials Up the Volume on Pain Apr 6, 2008
Researchers at UCLA and the University of North Carolina compared pain responses in a group of women with and without irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with surprising results ... In a test group of 20 women, 10 suffered from IBS and 10 did not ... When subjected to mildly painful stimuli, the subjects with both IBS and a history of abuse reported feeling more intense pain than their counterparts. (ABC News)
5 ways to boost your nutrition Apr 2, 2008
Get enough of vitamin D. Many Americans don t get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk for diabetes, muscle pain, MS, lupus, osteoporosis, IBS, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and cancer (breast, colon, prostate, endometrium and pancreas). Try this. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Oxygen Relieves IBS and Constipation Symptoms in New Clinical Studies Feb 20, 2008
Colon cleansing with an oxygen colon cleanser is likely to become the new standard for patients seeking relief for their constipation and IBS symptoms ... Excited about the product's potential to help millions of people suffering from constipation and IBS symptoms, he added, "The results were even better than we'd hoped for -- Oxy-Powder beat the pants off the competition in every category!" Results of Oxy-Powder's Effectiveness As Reported By Patients Category Constipation Irritable Bowel... (PR Newswire)
Enzyme That Protects Against Intestinal Bacterial Toxin Identified Feb 20, 2008
3, 2004) The enigmatic-but-common condition known as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, a USC researcher has proposed in the Journal of the. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Feb 17, 2008
Study also found IBS 2 times more likely in people with depression ... SATURDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a link between allergies and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults, says a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago ... IBS occurs in about 15 percent of the U.S. population. (Health-Finder)
IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse Feb 16, 2008
FRIDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who've suffered physical and/or sexual abuse may have a heightened brain response that makes them more sensitive to abdominal discomfort, a new study says. Symptoms of IBS, which affects 10 percent to 15 percent of people in the United States, include gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and constipation ... In this study, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of North Carolina... (Health-Finder)
Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome Feb 16, 2008
As many as 45 million Americans may have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders reports. Sixty percent to 65 percent of IBS sufferers are women ... In addition to pain and discomfort, people with IBS experience chronic or recurrent constipation or diarrhea -- or bouts of both. (Health-Finder)
Abuse history affects pain regulation in women with irritable bowel syndrome Feb 1, 2008
UCLA and University of North Carolina researchers have found that women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have experienced sexual and/or physical abuse may have a heightened brain response to pain that makes them more sensitive to abdominal discomfort. IBS is a condition that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population and causes gastrointestinal discomfort along with diarrhea, constipation or both ... Researchers used brain imaging to show that patients with IBS who also had a background... (EurekAlert!)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solutions Jan 29, 2008
8 Steps Toward a Solution to IBS and Anxiety ... documented decreased brainstem inhibition during anticipated pain and an enhanced reponse to stimuli in those suffering from IBS; this exaggerated response shown in the laboratory is a harsh reality for thousands of sufferers ... IBS is the term for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a syndrome because although it is a grouping of common complaints, the symptoms can differ greatly from individual to individual. (Suite101.com)
Can Yogurt Really Boost Your Health? Jan 25, 2008
Barry your comment is ludicrous, IBS IS A MEDICAL CONDITION ... YOU CAN SPEAK FOR YOURSELF BUT NOT FOR EVERY PERSON WHO SUFFERS FROM IBS. ... I was hoping it would help me with my ibs but it didn t. i excercise and eat fresh fruits and veggies but oatmeal is the only thing that helps me a little. (New York Times)
Allergies Blamed for Some Cases of Irritable Bowel Jan 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with allergies appear to be more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than do those without allergies, suggesting that the conditions may be linked in some instance, Chicago-based researchers report. Lead investigator Dr. Mary C. Tobin told Reuters Health that "the real hope of this study is that patients and physicians recognize the association between allergies and IBS." ... People with IBS suffer chronic discomfort with cramping, diarrhea or... (MEDLINEplus)
Allergies Linked to IBS Jan 24, 2008
Adults with allergy symptoms report a high incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), suggesting a link between atopic disorders and IBS according to a study published this month in Annals of Allergy, Asthma ology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). In a study of 125 adults, Mary C. Tobin, M.D, Department of Immunology/Microbiology at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, and colleagues found the likelihood of IBS was significantly... (Newsmax)
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IBS team for online news Sandra Earley Jan. 26 p. 1. Nationwide edges out local buyers for KMJZ Sandra Earley Feb. 16 p. 1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Change your diet and change your life Jan 15, 2008
From this list, you can imagine how people get misdiagnosed with migraine headaches, IBS, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergies, thyroid disease, gastric reflux and the list goes on. My goal is to get everyone educated, correctly diagnosed and treated appropriately. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Brain Response Differences In The Way Women With IBS Anticipate And React To Pain Jan 13, 2008
12, 2008) UCLA researchers found that women with IBS cannot effectively turn-off a pain modulation mechanism in the brain, which causes them to be more sensitive to abdominal pain, compared to women without IBS. ... "Our research team studies the brain activity underlying the pain experience in patients with chronic pain disorders like IBS." ... The current study showed that IBS patients cannot turn down the amplifier of the pain response, even when expected pain is not dangerous, which makes... (Science Daily)
Miscarriage And Abortion Triple Chances Of Future Low Birthweight Babies Dec 24, 2007
29, 2006) Babies weighing less than the standard weight seem to be at significantly greater risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, suggests research published ahead of print in the journal Gut. . (Science Daily)
It was a compliment! Dec 20, 2007
She is truly a thing of beauty and is a sight to behold and then then camera pans over to her sister and I suddenly realize that I have IBS.. By Cemeeli. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Natural Product Discovery Blocks Tissue Destruction Nov 27, 2007
(May 23, 2007) Three new therapy options, including two novel medications, showed promise in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to recent. . (Science Daily)
Hypnosis May Calm Kids' Irritable Bowels Nov 21, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gut-directed hypnotherapy is "highly effective" for children with long-standing abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome (known as IBS), researchers have found. "We advocate that hypnotherapy become the treatment of choice in children with persisting complaints of either functional abdominal pain or IBS in whom first-line therapies such as education and dietary advice have failed," Dr. Arine M. Vlieger of St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, and colleagues conclude in... (MEDLINEplus)
Residents cold to idea of fee hikes Nov 18, 2007
If it is not causing people to be fat, it is one of the leading causes for IBS. " A Zoo Supporter wrote on Nov 15, 2007 1:55 PM:" I disagree with the comment from the person who said raising the admission price at the zoo would not negatively impact attendance. It is already hard enough to convince families they should come to the zoo (on the west side of town) rather than spend the afternoon at the Children's Museum. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Exercise May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms Nov 13, 2007
Everyones IBS is different, but something most sufferers have in common is symptom triggers. Learn how one woman took the simplicity movement to heart. (WebMD)
TIME Archive: Monroe Meets Mailer Nov 11, 2007
More than a million Ibs. of paper will be used for its first American printing (in Monroe County, N.Y.) of 285,000 copies. (Time.com)
Northwest Natural Products Introduces AccuFlora(R) Oct 17, 2007
Other studies have found probiotics to be helpful in managing the signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (1) Rich meals, fast food, preservatives, refined sugars, stress and prescription drugs can all affect your body's digestion. (PR Newswire)
Review of probiotic research finds only Bifantis can claim efficacy vs. placebo for IBS symptoms Oct 16, 2007
PHILADELPHIA October 15, 2007 A new analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating probiotics in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has found that Bifantis, Bifidobacterium infantis 35624, the sole ingredient in Align (manufactured by Procter e), is the only probiotic currently able to demonstrate significant improvement in IBS symptoms based upon a properly designed research study. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted the review to evaluate the safety,... (EurekAlert!)
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Declares the Global Year Against Pain in Women Oct 15, 2007
Chronic pain conditions which affect women more than men include fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pelvic pain, temporomandibular joint disorder (i. e., TMJ) and migraine headache. (Canada Newswire)
Mom tries 'total elimination' to aid sick baby Oct 13, 2007
"I'd been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but I discovered it's clearly some sort of food because it cleared up on the diet," she said ... Maidenberg discovered that milk, wheat and gluten make her IBS act up. (CNN -- Health)
'Total elimination diet' helps some babies Oct 7, 2007
"I'd been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but I discovered it's clearly some sort of food (allergy) because it cleared up on the diet," she said ... Maidenberg discovered that milk, wheat and gluten make her IBS act up. (North County Times)
Tailored herbal medicine 'futile' Oct 4, 2007
One compared a tailored Chinese herbal preparation with a standard herbal preparation and a placebo for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ... Tailored treatment did seem to work better than the placebo in IBS, but it was not as effective as the standard treatment. (BBC News -- UK)
Just imagine Disney-style health care Oct 4, 2007
TMK wrote on Oct 4, 2007 12:12 AM:" What I'd like to see more is the doctors themselves treating us patients better. Instead of treating us with disdain and an "I know more than you" attitude, they should listen to us and consider the possibility that we have done our "homework". Instead they seem to pass us off and throw our problems under a "blanket" diagnosis such as IBS or Fibromyalgia or even "it's just psychogenic". I'm tired of being treated as if I don't know what I'm talking about or... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Biosafety lapses prompt govt. review Sep 26, 2007
Last week, following an NIH inquiry into 13 laboratory incidents at the University of Texas at Austin, the university announced it would ramp up training, establish a rapid response team for laboratory incidents, add staff to its Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBS) and conduct a review of its research management structure and research data. Harold Davis, associate vice president for research at the University of Texas at Austin, noted the problems did not involve substances classified as... (The Scientist)
Constipation's Many Causes and Cures Sep 4, 2007
There's also irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation, which causes abdominal pain or discomfort ... Gastroenterologists say the move leaves a gap in treatment options, particularly for treating women with IBS with constipation. (MEDLINEplus)
Pain Sensitivity in IBS Patients May Psychological Aug 28, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Increased colon pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) appears to be related more to "a psychological tendency to report pain," rather than to actual increased neurosensory sensitivity, investigators report ... The results also highlight the importance of centrally mediated processes in visceral sensitivity experienced by IBS patients and suggest that novel therapies for pain in IBS should target centrally mediated mechanisms ... " In the study, 121 IBS... (MEDLINEplus)
Quiet Women in Marital Arguments at Higher Risk of Death Aug 22, 2007
The study also found a higher risk of and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in these women. Eaker and her team looked at 3,682 men and women participating in the Framingham Offspring Study, most of whom were in their 40s and 50s at the beginning of the study. (PsychCentral.com)
Pet Pigs for Kids May Prevent Crohn's Disease in... Aug 7, 2007
Having a Pet Pig as a Child May Prevent Crohn's Disease, IBS in Adulthood. Monday, August 06, 2007. (Fox News)
The Brain Bowel Connection Jul 28, 2007
The connection between digestive tract health and the health of the mind is even more significant for those with allergies or digestive disorders like , IBS or Crohn s disease. In Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet, Elaine Gottschall describes the process of healing her daughter s ulcerative colitis through diet. (Suite101.com)
Readers dish TMI tales Jul 25, 2007
My mother-in-law has recently been diagnosed with IBS. When her problems first started, she would call us with a play by play of her trips to the bathroom. She would leave messages on our answering machine about how much her bum hurt after going so often. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Drug May Help Treat Crohn's Disease Jul 20, 2007
Pushing Self During Intestinal Infection Also Raises Risk Of IBS, Study Shows. Marijuana Use Approved For Crohn's Disease. (CBS News)
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals submits supplemental new drug application for Lubiprostone to treat IBS-C Jul 13, 2007
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (Sucampo Pharmaceuticals) today announced that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to seek market approval of a lower strength of lubiprostone (8 mcg) to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) ... IBS-C has a significant impact on millions of Americans living with the condition, said Ryuji Ueno, M.D., Ph ... We are excited that the results of our clinical studies have led to the successful... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Zealand Health Science Company and German University to set Manuka honey standards in wake of compound discovery Jul 6, 2007
Learn more about a Natural Remedy for IBS with honey. Active manuka honey has been researched over 20 years by Dr. Molan who found that it naturally destroys H. Pylori, staph and strep. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Eating potatoes gives your immune system a boost Jun 27, 2007
Starch consumption is thought to reduce the risk of large bowel cancer and may also have an effect on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Immunology expert Lena Ohmans team previously found that the overall lymphocyte levels do not vary for IBS patients, but that lymphocytes are transferred from the peripheral blood to the gut, which support the hypothesis of IBS being at least partially an inflammatory disorder ... She says the decrease in lymphocytes observed by the Spanish is therefore... (South Asian Women's Forum)
Spuds that like you -- in your summer salad Jun 25, 2007
Starch consumption is thought to reduce the risk of large bowel cancer and may also have an effect on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ohmans team previously found that the overall lymphocyte levels do not vary for IBS patients, but that lymphocytes are transferred from the peripheral blood to the gut, which support the hypothesis of IBS being at least partially an inflammatory disorder ... She says the decrease in lymphocytes observed by the Spanish is therefore interesting, and a diet of... (EurekAlert!)
The best new pain cures, with a focus on women Jun 23, 2007
Instead of treating digestive symptoms such as gas, diarrhea, and constipation (common in Crohn's and IBS), experts realized the culprit might be an underlying food sensitivity, most likely to wheat gluten, milk protein, or one of several other common allergens. What happens, integrative pain specialist Deborah Metzger says, is that an overreactive immune system protests against the irritating foods, causing systemic inflammation throughout the body. (CNN)
My, My, My, Delilah: Jun 14, 2007
I have a very messed up digestive system, similar to IBS. There are days when I have to go ... I don't tell my boss, right off the bat, that I have IBS, because I haven't had insurance for the past several years, and don't have a doctor's "note" explaining that I have the condition ... A local radio show has a drop that they play "When you say your IBS is acting up, nobody wants the details on that." This statement is unfortunately all too true. (Slate)
Health Highlights: June 9, 2007 Jun 10, 2007
Officials with China's State Food and Drug Administration on Friday ordered companies in China to halt production and sales of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drug Zelnorm, and told patients to stop taking the medication. The Novartis drug was being made by three companies in China and a fourth company was preparing to produce it, the Associated Press reported. (Forbes)
Excess Bacteria Don't Influence Bowel Disease Jun 6, 2007
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or spastic colon, is a common disorder characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation ... "The data do not support an important role for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, according to commonly used clinical definitions, in IBS," senior investigator Dr. Magnus Simren told Reuters Health ... Simren and colleagues at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, note that a high rate of bacterial overgrowth has been reported in patients... (MEDLINEplus)
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IBS Inc. will deposit hredder fluff waste, Corey said, which consists of the non metal scraps from automobiles such as seats, upholstery, carpeting and the like ... Grimm voted against all three, joined by Carroll Imig on IBS Inc.'s proposal; Michael Harris and Russ Crawford on Keystone Steel #039;s proposal, and Imig and Joe Berardi on PDC's proposal. (Pekin Times, IL)
Hypnosis 'can ease bowel illness' May 27, 2007
Hypnotherapy could help people with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), researchers say ... Experts said there was growing evidence that IBS cases have psychological as well as biological elements ... IBS is a common and painful medical condition that has a wide range of symptoms, including regular abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. (BBC News)
Treating the Mind Eases Irritable Bowel May 26, 2007
Such treatments are effective because "people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) don't necessarily have a clinical disorder in terms of psychology but have certain behavior patterns that make them vulnerable to symptoms," explained Bu'Hussain Hayee, a clinical research fellow at University College Hospital in London ... Patients with IBS "are not depressed," he said, "but the treatments work." ... The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease estimates that as... (Health-Finder)
New study demonstrates that Lubiprostone may improve symptom relief rates in adults with IBS-C May 22, 2007
Washington, D.C. May 21, 2007 -- A new study demonstrated that the active ingredient in AMITIZA (lubiprostone), given 8 mcg twice a day, may improve symptom relief rates in adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) ... "In this study, patients receiving lubiprostone were nearly twice as likely to achieve an overall response from symptoms of IBS-C compared to those receiving placebo," said Douglas A. Drossman, M.D., primary investigator, UNC Center for Functional GI and... (EurekAlert!)
Development and psychometric testing of the Visual Analogue Scale for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (VAS-IBS) May 3, 2007
The aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically test a short, patient-reported questionnaire to be used in clinical practice for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The Visual Analogue Scale for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (VAS-IBS) questionnaire was designed to measure the treatment response of symptoms and well-being in patients suffering from IBS. ... The VAS-IBS was psychometrically tested for content and criterion validity, scale acceptability, item-reduction, internal... (BioMed Central)
100 local participants sought for IBS study Apr 24, 2007
Medical professionals are seeking 100 people for this study meant to evaluate the effects of a common food additive on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ... No drugs currently on the market seem to bring full symptom relief to people suffering from IBS, Kathleen Holton, MPH, alumna of the UA College of Public Health and current doctoral student in the UA Department of Nutritional Sciences ... We hope the study will shed light on whether IBS symptoms can be controlled through dietary change alone. (FOX 11, AZ)
Misconceptions Linger Around Irritable Bowel Syndrome Apr 21, 2007
SATURDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects 10 percent to 15 percent of people in the United States but is misunderstood by many patients and doctors, says Dr. William D. Chey, a gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan Health System. "There are a wide spectrum of symptoms that IBS patients can experience, which can make it challenging to diagnose. While we know diet does play a role in symptoms for many patients with IBS, those... (Health-Finder)
Big auction is Sunday at Hyatt Sarasota Apr 12, 2007
Become a member of HeraldTribune. Marsha Wolak learned the value of auctions the hard way. (Herald-Tribune)
IBS Medication Withdrawn Apr 10, 2007
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research Urges Patients to Double-check their medicine cabinets TORONTO, April 10 /CNW/ - On the eve of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness month, the prescription medication Zelnorm(TM) (tegaserod hydrogen maleate) was withdrawn from the market to permit further evaluation of important safety information ... "Our concern is for IBS patients who may still be taking this medication, unaware that it has been withdrawn from the market," says Dr. James Gray, a... (Canada Newswire)
Clarification Apr 9, 2007
Susan Hritz Scholz, who was featured along with her husband, architect Cliff Scholz, in the Sunday Real Estate section on March 31, is an interior decorator, not a licensed interior designer. She is president of Susan Hritz Interiors. (Herald-Tribune)
Taylor Woodrow to build green in Sarasota Apr 9, 2007
Become a member of HeraldTribune. Spaces are filling up on the green-build bandwagon. (Herald-Tribune)
Bucking the trend Apr 4, 2007
At a time when auctioneers are going hoarse trying to sell the region's glut of real estate, at least one investor is gung-ho about Sarasota. "I dont care how much inventory there is in Sarasota," said Steve Ellis, whose company, MyGreenBuildings, specializes in the green renewal of old Sarasota houses. (Herald-Tribune)
Suspended sale of drug to treat IBS Apr 3, 2007
Suspended sale of drug to treat IBS ... Suspended sale of drug to treat IBS ... PETALING JAYA: The import and sale of a drug used to treat women with abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been suspended with immediate effect. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Constipation Drug Pulled from Market Apr 3, 2007
Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa, a gastroenterologist at New York University Medical Center, said, "This is very big and disturbing news, because Zelnorm was really the only effective and approved drug available for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation. "IBS is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and is second only to the common cold as a cause of absence from work," he added. "People, mostly women, really suffer from this condition, and Zelnorm offered real relief to many.... (MEDLINEplus)
A Paul Rudolph photo gallery Apr 2, 2007
With Paul Rudolph -- Riverview High School, need I say more. -- in the news lately, a New York Times feature on his New England- and New York-area buildings is especially timely. (Herald-Tribune)
Novartis Suspends Sales of Zelnorm After Request From FDA Apr 2, 2007
EAST HANOVER, N.J. -- Novartis is complying with a request from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend U.S. marketing and sales of Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate), a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and chronic constipation ... An estimated 12 million Americans suffer from the painful and disruptive symptoms of IBS with constipation ... "Zelnorm provides unique benefits to patients by treating the multiple symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating and... (EndoNurse)
Constipation Drug Linked With Heart Risks Mar 31, 2007
Pushing Self During Intestinal Infection Also Raises Risk Of IBS, Study Shows. Xifaxan Reduces Bloating, May Attack Main IBS Cause. (CBS News)
