Your Health: Wash bare feet off when coming back inside the house (40) Jul 4, 2008
I also have not had IBS, brain fog or even the slightest cold. There are a lot of wonderful gluten-free products now. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Gut Instinct Jul 3, 2008
The studies Dannon cites on its Web site point toward Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, which to some has become a catchall for digestive issues, in part because it clinically encompasses both constipation and diarrhea. Up to 75 percent of people diagnosed with IBS are women (though, as the Department of Health and Human Services says on its , it hasn't been proved that IBS affects women in greater numbers than men; "it may be that women are more likely to talk to their doctors about their... (Slate)
A surprisingly potent placebo: face time with me Jul 2, 2008
IBS is typically associated with consistent abdominal pain and bloating in the absence of any other obvious diagnosis. There is no reliable cure, although stress management helps, and the placebo effect in IBS trials has been high (30 to 50 per cent) ... The proportion of patients who reported moderate or substantial improvement in their IBS was 3 per cent in the observation group, 20 per cent in the procedure-alone group, and 37 per cent in the augmented interaction group. (Globe and Mail)
Trying, and failing, to delay news in the era of the Internet Jun 23, 2008
An IBS spokeswoman said Friday that "a junior-level employee made updates to the Wikipedia page upon learning of Russert's passing, thinking it was public record." She added that the company had "taken the necessary measures with the employee and apologized to NBC.". NBC News said it had been told the employee was fired. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Vinyl Shower Curtains Contain Potentially Toxic Chemicals Jun 18, 2008
Vinylshower curtainstested byThe Center for Health, Environment, and Justice (CHEJ) fromfive popular retailers, were found to containhigh concentrations of polyvinyl chloride (PCV)chemicals associated with cancer and other health problems. The amount of chemicals present was 16 times greater than the guideline forindoor air quality. (InjuryBoard.com)
Common Bowel Problem Linked To Chili Pepper Pain Receptor Jun 12, 2008
The research could lead to new therapies for the estimated one in five UK adults who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a painful condition which is poorly understood. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel problems such as constipation or diarrhoea ... The new research shows that people with IBS have higher than usual levels of nerve fibres expressing the pain receptor TRPV1, responsible for causing a burning sensation when people eat chilli peppers. (Science Daily)
AMITIZA 8 mcg now available to treat irritable bowel syndrome May 28, 2008
May 27, 2008 Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMP) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. today announced that AMITIZA (lubiprostone) 8 mcg capsules are now available by prescription in pharmacies across the U.S. for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in women 18 years and older ... AMITIZA is the only widely available FDA-approved prescription treatment option that can provide overall symptom relief for the millions of adult women in the U.S.... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Tioga Pharmaceuticals' Asimadoline Demonstrates Positive Results in a Phase 2b Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome May 21, 2008
Statistically Significant Reduction of IBS Pain and Normalizing Motility Effect Observed SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the results of a recent Phase 2b study of its oral kappa opioid receptor agonist, asimadoline, which demonstrated statistically significant results in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Asimadoline produced significant improvement in diarrhea-predominant (D-IBS) and alternating (A-IBS) patients across multiple... (PR Newswire)
Drug Brings Relief For Many IBS Patients Who Experience Constipation May 21, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 20, 2008) Many patients may soon find relief from the bloating, cramping, abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. ... Lubiprostone, known by the brand name AMITIZA, was just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in women with IBS plus constipation, thanks in part to University of Michigan Health System research that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the drug for treatment of IBS-C. ... Led by U-M... (Science Daily)
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New Drug Treats IBS With Constipation May 20, 2008
Amitiza is now the only FDA-approved medical treatment for IBS with constipation, according to the agency. IBS is seen more often in women than men and results in cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea ... "For some people IBS can be quite disabling, making it difficult for them to fully participate in everyday activities," said Dr. Julie Beitz, director of the Office of Drug Evaluation III, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA, in a news release. (Fox News)
Drug Brings Relief for IBS Patients May 20, 2008
Many patients may soon find relief from the bloating, cramping, abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.. Lubiprostone, known by the brand name AMITIZA, was just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in women with IBS plus constipation, thanks in part to University of Michigan Health System research that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the drug for treatment of IBS-C. ... Led by U-M gastroenterologist William D. Chey, M.D.,... (Newsmax)
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)
Antidepressant Found To Alleviate Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Adolescents May 3, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 2, 2008) Researchers at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA have found that low-dose antidepressant therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for adolescents suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. The syndrome affects 6 percent of middle school students and 14 percent of high school kids in the United States ... The study, published in the May issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Pediatrics, is the first of its kind to look at the effects of... (Science Daily)
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)
Rocketing oil price leaves British Airways on the runway May 2, 2008
Last week, IBS OpenSystems said it had received a bid approach and yesterday it was the turn of Anite Group, which gained 28 per cent after confirming predatory interest. The upshot of this six-month flurry of consolidation is that Idox could soon be the only pure-play provider of local government software on the stock market. (Times Online)
Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel with Constipation May 2, 2008
WEDNESDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Amitiza (lubiprostone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by constipation (IBS-C) in women 18 and older. It's the first IBS-C treatment that's been approved by the FDA. ... IBS -- with symptoms including cramps, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea -- affects twice as many women as men, the agency said in a statement. (MEDLINEplus)
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)
Gluten Free Registry LLC Announces GPS Points-of-Interest Downloads of Gluten-Free Friendly Business Locations for Satellite Navigation Systems Apr 9, 2008
Celiac Disease can be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or stress. Currently the only treatment for Celiac Disease is a strict, 100% gluten-free diet. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dietary approach to irritable bowel Apr 8, 2008
Many other conditions may mimic the symptoms of IBS and should be ruled out by your doctor. The causes for IBS are not completely clear, but physiological, psychological and dietary factors have all been linked to this condition, including excessive numbers of bacteria in the intestines ... Increasing dietary fiber: The best types of fiber for an IBS patient to include in their diet are the water-soluble fiber types, found in vegetables, fruits, oat bran, guar and legumes (beans and peas) and... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
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)
Big is back! Feb 23, 2008
This year's 25th anniversary New American Home is not the largest in IBS history; that honor goes to the 10,023-square-foot 2006 show house in Windermere, Fla. But both are a far cry from the first one, a 1,500-square-footer built for a mere $80,000 way back in 1984. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
SWECO: Proposals for SWECO's Nomination Committee Feb 18, 2008
She is currently a board member of HiQ, IBS and Posten AB.. ystein Lseth, born in 1958, is a Norwegian citizen and currently Director of the Production & Trade Division, Belgium and Germany at the Dutch energy company Nuon. (BusinessWire)
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)
Linear Displays Whole-House Solutions for Home Networking, Entry, HD Wiring, and More at International Builders' Show Feb 12, 2008
Highlighting the display at IBS will be Linears new Whole-House HD Solutions for high definition audio and video distribution, a new wireless carbon monoxide (CO) detector that can be installed virtually anywhere, and the new Linear Builder Program with incentives for contractors, dealers, and system installers ... At IBS 2008, Linear will introduce its new Whole-House HD Solutions, including a full line of Linear High Definition Video Distribution products ... Linear will be showcasing all... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NextGen Home to Return to the International Builders Show Next Week; Show Packed With Innovative Ways for Builders to Add Value Feb 5, 2008
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice. Real Estate News and Advice. (RealtyTimes)
Allergic Disease Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome Feb 1, 2008
31, 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 new study ... In a study of 125 adults, Rush University Medical Center's Dr. Mary C. Tobin and colleagues found the likelihood of IBS was significantly higher in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (2 ... Various findings suggest indirectly that allergen exposure may lead to IBS symptoms in some patients, but the frequency has... (Science Daily)
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)
Talk Therapy May Help Kids With Chronic Stomach Pain, Review of Research Suggests Jan 27, 2008
Reference: Heurtas-Ceballos A, et al. Psychosocial interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1. (Science Daily)
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)
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 18, 2008 Jan 19, 2008
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). "> | | | | | | | | > Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 18, 2008 Acne Seizure Disorders Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) this article to news version (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch: Acne If you have acne, you may qualify for this study of a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the appearance of moderate-to-severe scarring.The research site is in New York City. More informationPlease see . ----- Seizure Disorders... (Health-Finder)
1996 CityBusiness Index Jan 17, 2008
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)
Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Unable to Switch Off Pain Response Jan 11, 2008
MedlinePlus: Women With IBS Unable to Switch Off Pain Response. Women With IBS Unable to Switch Off Pain Response ... WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Women with irritable bowel syndrome anticipate and react to pain differently than women without IBS, a new study suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
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)
Breath Test Can Discriminate Between A Bacterial Overgrowth And IBS Dec 21, 2007
These symptoms look like those of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBS) and, unfortunately, most of these patients with a bacterial overgrowth are inappropriately treated with topically-active non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents ... 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 ... 9, 2005) Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found... (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)
Glenmark Initiates Phase 2 Trial for Crofelemer for Acute Infectious Diarrhea Dec 6, 2007
Napo's late-stage proprietary gastro-intestinal compound, crofelemer, is in various stages of clinical development for four distinct product indications, including a late-stage Phase 3 program: -- CRO-HIV for AIDS diarrhea, Phase 3 -- CRO-IBS for diarrhea irritable bowel syndrome ("D-IBS"), Phase 2 -- CRO-ID for acute infectious diarrhea (including cholera), Phase 2 -- CRO-PED for pediatric diarrhea, Phase 1 The FDA has granted fast-track status to CRO-IBS and CRO-HIV. Crofelemer, a proprietary... (PR Newswire)
The Rules (for Women of a Certain Age) Nov 30, 2007
"We got to talking about this and that. Work stuff, and I mentioned that my work is not as romantic as people think; that it is stressful. And she then said her work was stressful, too, so stressful that she had IBS. I mean, it's great to be brave and spontaneous and unselfconscious, but did I need to learn within 90 seconds of meeting that she has irritable bowel syndrome?". And now about your children. (Globe and Mail)
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)
Employment poses challenges for people with disabilities Nov 20, 2007
There is a whole group of people with disabilities who can, indeed, work in the community,'' agreed Stan Shurmantine, chief executive of IBS Industries, which employs people with developmental disabilities in sheltered workshops, community work sites and a document destruction business. But,'' Shurmantine said, ``there's also a whole other group of people who cannot work outside sheltered facilities. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
Pharmos Restructures Operations in Israel Oct 30, 2007
The restructuring will have no effect on the Company's late-stage clinical development program with dextofisopam, which is currently in Phase 2b testing in the U.S. as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ... Dextofisopam completed a successful Phase 2a IBS study in which it demonstrated a statistically significant improvement over placebo on the primary endpoint of adequate overall relief (n=141, p=0 ... IBS affects roughly 10%-15% of U.S. adults and with a void of safe and effective... (PR Newswire)
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)
No Proof That Tailored Herbal Medicines Provide Any Benefit Oct 5, 2007
More importantly, we will also fail in our foremost duty - to protect the public from treatments that cause them harm (Medical News Today)
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)
Pharmos Receives Notice Related to Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule Sep 29, 2007
The Company's lead product, dextofisopam, is being studied in a Phase 2b clinical trial in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dextofisopam has completed a Phase 2a IBS study in which it demonstrated a statistically significant effect compared to placebo on the primary efficacy endpoint of adequate relief (n=141, p=0. (Primezone Releases)
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)
