Low-FODMAP Diet and CBT for IBS: Efficacy Data and Individualizing Treatment
Authors describe efficacy data on the low-FODMAP-diet and CBT for IBS and factors to consider when personalizing treatment.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Symptoms of Psychological Distress Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic in Patients With IBS
Researchers assessed the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological distress and GI symptoms among patients with IBS and comorbid anxiety and/or depression.
Crohn Disease: Clinical Update on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
The incidence of Crohn disease is increasing in the US. Experts outline the risk factors, pathophysiology, and symptoms of Crohn disease as well as strategies for diagnosis and treatment of this disease in the primary care setting.
Psychological Therapies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Given the close relationship between IBS and mental health, the use of psychological modalities represents a growing area of interest in IBS management.
Separating Fact From Fallacy in Celiac Disease
Clinicians summarized the current research and clarified widespread misinformation on celiac disease.
A Smartphone App-Assisted Dietary Intervention Improves IBS Symptoms
Researchers evaluated the effects of a low FODMAP diet delivered via smart phone app vs standard otilonium bromide treatment in patients with IBS.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training is associated with robust improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Celiac Disease Report Lower HRQOL
Researchers sought to identify whether pediatric patients with celiac disease reported lower health-related quality of life compared with healthy children.
Battle of the Bloat: What is the Right Rx for IBS?
IBS is more common in women and symptoms may fluctuate over time, often mimicking other conditions and may result in diagnosis delays or misdiagnosis, which can delay treatment.
Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Controversies and Practicality
Further studies will need to look at different subtypes of IBS (IBS-diarrhea, IBS-constipation, IBS-mixed) and improved breath testing, as well as evaluating underlying gut microbiome profiles and how they may affect a response to a low FODMAP diet.
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