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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"Irritable bowel syndrome"”.
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WOMEN WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. Aspects of quality of life and health.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, worldwide, functional disorder affecting a significant number of people, predominantly women. Etiology and pathophysiology is insufficiently understood, but the research over the past decade has led to progress in the understanding of IBS, and it is …
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The effect of osteopathic treatment on the irritable bowel syndrome: a case series
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder seen by healthcare professionals, yet, effective treatment is lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of osteopathic treatment on IBS. Two IBS patients were recruited and received osteopathic …
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Exploring cognitions in irritable bowel syndrome. Implications for the role of the doctor
Contains fulltext : mmubn000001_234093889.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Burden Of Depression Among Individuals With Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) In The Medicaid Population
… and comorbid depression among individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in multi-state Medicaid population, and to assess the impact of comorbid depression on healthcare utilization and costs among individuals with IBS enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid program. Methods: a retrospective …
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A randomised controlled trial of Absorbatox TM C35 in irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study
Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders managed by primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. It is a recurrent and chronic disorder characterised by abdominal discomfort, bloating and altered defecation patterns. IBS casts significant …
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An exploration of adult male experiences of having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) : a qualitative study
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder thought to effect between 10-20% of the UK population. IBS places much demand on the NHS to fund and treat. It is twice as common for IBS to be found in women compared to men. IBS gender findings are limited. Little is known about …
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Development of knowledge base and methodology for the rational microbiome modulation in irritable bowel syndrome
… of host physiology. My thesis focuses on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder, associated with alterations in microbiota composition and function. IBS is marked by symptoms like pain and distension of the abdomen, abnormal bowel habits, leading to …
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G-Protein Beta3 Subunit C825T Polymorphism in Patients With Overlap Syndrome of Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
… polymorphism with susceptibility to overlap syndrome of functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a Korean population. Methods: One hundred sixty-seven patients with FD alone, 60 patients with IBS alone, 85 patients with the overlap of FD and IBS, and 434 asymptomatic …
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Consumption of Aloe to improve health outcomes in adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
… effect of Aloe in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). PART B is an extended literature review which expands on some of the topics raised in the background section of the protocol. A more in-depth explanation of the epidemiology of IBS, is presented, as well as the …
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The Effects Of Emotional Awareness And Expression Training And Relaxation Training For People With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Trial
… TRAINING AND RELAXATION TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL</p> <p>by</p> <p>ELYSE R. THAKUR</p> <p>August 2015</p> <p>Advisor: Dr. Mark A. Lumley</p> <p>Major: Psychology (Clinical)</p> <p>Degree: Doctor of Philosophy</p> <p>Irritable bowel syndrome has …
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PROMOTION AND MONITORING OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH A DIGITAL APP IN PATIENTS WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND FECAL MICROBIOTA ANALYSIS OF A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
… and Aim: Physical activity (PA) improves irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Digital Apps may increase PA, but whether this intervention can improve symptoms in patients with IBS has not yet been investigated. Gut microbiota plays an important role in IBS. The aim of this randomized …
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Quality of life assessment in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
… a condition described as postcholecystectomy syndrome. There is evidence to show that patients who experience a predominance of functional symptoms such as altered bowel habit and those requiring psychotropic medications have a higher rate of persistent symptoms following …
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The Relationship Between Gastrointestinal Disease and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in United States Military Veterans
… Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the symptoms of constipation and nausea/vomiting within Veterans who served during wartime periods. The study also found that PTSD is not correlated with ulcerative colitis in Veterans.
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Veterans of the 1st Persian Gulf War: A Study of Medically Unexplained Symptom Models
… Unexplained Illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and Somatoform Disorders. Utilizing structural equation modeling and data gathered from the Gulf War Veterans Health Questionnaire, this study attempted to determine …
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Novel insights into early life stress-induced dysfunction of the gut-brain axis
… disorders of gut-brain axis interactions such as irritable bowel syndrome, has a major impact on quality of life. Given the increasing prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome over the past number of years, as well as a lack of effective treatments for disorders of visceral pain, new strategies need …
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Development Of Bioelectronic Sensors For Real Time Monitoring Of Gastrointestinal Health
… responses, and cardiac function. Disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease are highly prevalent and have a huge impact on the quality of life for those afflicted by them. There is a need for improved understanding of the biomarkers associated with GI function, such as …
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Association of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use with Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Stable Kidney Transplant Recipients
… In addition, users show increased risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (aHR: 2.11; 95% CI: 1.07-4.15) and urinary tract infection (UTI) (aHR: 1.53; 95% CI: 1.27-1.85). These results indicate the potential of GLP-1RA to reduce mortality and adverse kidney outcomes and increase IBS and UTI …
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Nutzung der konfokalen Laserendomikroskopie zum Nachweis von Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten und Diätenplanung bei Patienten mit Reizdarmsymptomatik
Das Reizdarmsyndrom (engl. Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS) ist die häufigste funktionelle Darmerkrankung und stellt sowohl eine erhebliche individuelle als auch volkswirtschaftliche Belastung dar. Darüber hinaus ist das IBS nur schwer zu diagnostizieren.Die Therapieoptionen reichen von drastischen …
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Multi-Scale Modelling of Host-Microbe Interactions: From Cell Membranes to Multi-Cellular Gut Models
… interaction, microbiome differences in irritable bowel syndrome and microbe metabolite effects. To this end, cell membrane models are first presented for the detection of whole bacteria, namely the opportunistic pathogen Vibrio vulnificus (V. vulnificus) known for its severe disease …
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Towards a cognitive neurobiology of brain-gut axis disorders
… brain-gut communication in disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Despite a growing understanding of the neurobiology of brain-gut axis dysfunction, there is a relative paucity of investigations into how the various factors involved in …
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