Preclinical studies find that an innovative bilayered capsule can overcome current challenges for delivering drugs to the colon. The findings suggest a new solution for relieving abdominal pain ...

Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) have long needed an upgrade in treatment. Rapid-release, cramp-inducing doses of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDC) have previously ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Irritable bowel syndrome with ...

Diarrhea Diarrhea was the most common adverse reaction in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of IBS-C. Severe diarrhea was reported in 2.5% of IBSRELA-treated patients. If severe ...

LOUISVILLE, Ken., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- US WorldMeds has announced that Sloan Pharma, S.a.r.l., a subsidiary of US WorldMeds Holdings, LLC, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Gastroenterologists diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) more often than any other disorder. 1 The main symptoms are chronic or recurrent bloating, discomfort, or pain in the abdomen and abnormal ...

The approval was based on two phase 3 trials which evaluated Ibsrela in over 1200 adults with IBS-C. Ibsrela ® (tenapanor) is now available for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with ...

While several secretagogues have been recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a lack of head-to-head trials led researchers to conduct a systematic review to compare the ...

Bowel problems which may end up in cancer anywhere in the digestive tract appear to be in vogue. Many people, like a joke or child’s play, do not give them deserved attention until the doctor ...

Simple morning habits can go a long way in keeping your digestive system on track. Warm drinks, fiber, walking and belly massage are easy morning habits that help you poop. Talk with a health care ...

—These quiz questions about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are derived from current literature. Are you up to date? At the end of the quiz, compare your score with those of your ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence. Past studies had suggested a possible ...