Archive for May, 2006
Hypnotherapy Improves Quality Of Life For People With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who took part in hypnotherapy sessions reported reduced symptoms and improved quality of life, according to research published in the June issue of Journal of Clinical Nursing. Dr Graeme D Smith from University of Edinburgh studied 75 patients with IBS - which affects up to one in seven adults - before and after they took part in four to five treatment sessions over three months. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
No commentsAmitizaTM (lubiprostone) May Help Improve Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
A new study found that AMITIZA™ (lubiprostone) may help relieve the symptoms associated with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). IBS is a condition that affects nearly 30 million people in North America and accounts for 25-50 percent of referrals to gastroenterologists. The study was presented today at Digestive Disease Week, the largest annual meeting of digestive disease specialists. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
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Although most of us cringe at the sound of the words “parasitic worms,” it’s a fact that some of these creatures are actually good for us. At Michigan State University, researcher Linda Mansfield is part of a national team of scientists investigating the role that parasites can play in treating inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, in humans. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
No commentsStudies Find Cognitive Therapy Benefits IBS
Cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy have been successfully used in the treatment of a variety of chronic syndromes, including common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome. New research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® 2006 (DDW) again asserts that these therapies may have a powerful impact on the digestive system including improving symptoms of lower GI tract disorders. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
No commentsStudy Reveals Zelnorm(R) May Be A Safe And Effective Treatment For Additional Group Of IBS Patients With A Mixed Bowel Pattern
Novartis today announced studyresults showing promise for Zelnorm(R) (tegaserod maleate) as a safe andefficacious medical treatment for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndromewith a mixed bowel pattern (IBS-M). This is the first study to identify apotential treatment option for patients who suffer from IBS-M. The findingswere presented at Digestive Disease Week 2006. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
No commentsLevofloxacin-based Triple Therapy For Persistent Ulcer-Inducing Bacteria Successful
For those who suffer from stomach ulcers, the daily routine of breakfast, lunch and dinner can be painful. A common cause of these ulcers, as well as other gastric malignancies, is a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. For some, this infection can be persistent and difficult to treat. Many approaches have been taken in an attempt to clear such infections, but with limited or unsuccessful outcomes. [click link for full article]Original post by It’s My Life, People
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