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Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Raises $18 Million To Fund Phase 3 Clinical Trial In Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the closing of an $18 million equity financing. Current investors Forward Ventures, New Leaf Venture Partners and BB Biotech Ventures were joined by new investor Genesys Capital Partners. The proceeds will be used to fund a Phase 3 clinical trial for asim ...

read more Tioga Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the closing of an $18 million equity financing. Current investors Forward Ventures, New Leaf Venture Partners and BB Biotech Ventures were joined by new investor Genesys Capital Partners. The proceeds will be used to fund a Phase 3 clinical trial for asim read more Fri Mar 2010

Relieve Constipation Using Natural Remedies

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Today, many people prefer natural remedies to relieve constipation. The benefits are natural and long-lasting because natural remedies, in the form of herbs, supplements, or nutrients approach the illness by addressing the root cause. Unlike western medicine, eastern me ...

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Today, many people prefer natural remedies to relieve constipation. The benefits are natural and long-lasting because natural remedies, in the form of herbs, supplements, or nutrients approach the illness by addressing the root cause.

Unlike western medicine, eastern me read more Sun Jan 2010

Bacterial Phylotype Alterations In Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal functional disorder that can greatly affect the patient's well being. Multiple interacting mechanisms, including alterations in the intestinal microbiota, are suspected to lie behind IBS aetiology. A research article published on December 2 ...

read more Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal functional disorder that can greatly affect the patient's well being. Multiple interacting mechanisms, including alterations in the intestinal microbiota, are suspected to lie behind IBS aetiology. A research article published on December 2 read more Sun Jan 2010

St. John's Wort Not Helpful Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of u ...

read more A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of u read more Mon Jan 2010

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Does Not Respond To St. John's Wort

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A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of ...

read more A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of read more Mon Jan 2010

A Survey Into The Current Situation Of Britain's Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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A survey into the current situation of Britain's Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers has thrown up an unexpected and worrying finding about a condition that affects one in five people... ...

read more A survey into the current situation of Britain's Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers has thrown up an unexpected and worrying finding about a condition that affects one in five people... read more Wed Dec 2009

Urologic And Non-Urologic Unexplained Clinical Conditions Overlap

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UroToday.com - Unexplained clinical conditions have been referred to by many names including functional somatic syndromes. They are characterized by a lack of clear physical or biological etiology, or inconsistent demonstration of laboratory abnormalities... ...

read more UroToday.com - Unexplained clinical conditions have been referred to by many names including functional somatic syndromes. They are characterized by a lack of clear physical or biological etiology, or inconsistent demonstration of laboratory abnormalities... read more Wed Dec 2009

Probiotic Is Effective Treatment For Colitis In Mice

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis, a new study has found. Mice treated with B. polyfermenticus during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were less inflamed and they gained more weight than mice that did not ...

read more The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis, a new study has found. Mice treated with B. polyfermenticus during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were less inflamed and they gained more weight than mice that did not read more Sun Nov 2009

Possible Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment And Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Findings from a new retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego indicate that patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially those receiving the thiopurine class of medications to treat IBD, may be at risk ...

read more Findings from a new retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego indicate that patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially those receiving the thiopurine class of medications to treat IBD, may be at risk read more Sun Nov 2009

Ironwood And Forest Announce Positive Linaclotide Results From Two Pivotal Phase 3 Trials In Patients With Chronic Constipation

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) today announced positive top-line results from two Phase 3 clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of once-daily dosing of the investigational drug linaclotide in patients with chronic constipation (CC). ...

read more Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) today announced positive top-line results from two Phase 3 clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of once-daily dosing of the investigational drug linaclotide in patients with chronic constipation (CC). read more Sun Nov 2009

Treatment For Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases The Risk Of Infection-Related Cancers

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (collectively referred to as inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]) regularly receive treatment with thiopurine drugs to maintain remission. But an Article published Online First (http://www.thelancet. ...

read more Patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (collectively referred to as inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]) regularly receive treatment with thiopurine drugs to maintain remission. But an Article published Online First (http://www.thelancet. read more Sun Oct 2009

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Treatment Increases The Risk Of Infection-Related Cancers

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease is generally referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients regularly receive treatment with thiopurine drugs to sustain remission. An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet shows that this treatment increases the risk of ...

read more Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease is generally referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients regularly receive treatment with thiopurine drugs to sustain remission. An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet shows that this treatment increases the risk of read more Sun Oct 2009

Retinoic Acid May Alleviate Ulcerative Colitis And Similar Irritable Bowel Diseases

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Here's another reason why you should take your vitamins. A new research report appearing in the October 2009 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that retinoic acid, the oxidized form of vitamin A, could be a beneficial treatment for people suffering from ulcerative colitis and o ...

read more Here's another reason why you should take your vitamins. A new research report appearing in the October 2009 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that retinoic acid, the oxidized form of vitamin A, could be a beneficial treatment for people suffering from ulcerative colitis and o read more Sat Oct 2009

Pharmos Announces Results Of Phase 2b Irritable Bowel Syndrome Study

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Pharmos Corporation (Pink Sheets: PARS) announced the results of its Phase 2b Dextofisopam clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of the compound in irritable bowel syndrome. Although the primary efficacy variable (% of weeks responding for adequate overall relief of IBS symptoms) did not ...

read more Pharmos Corporation (Pink Sheets: PARS) announced the results of its Phase 2b Dextofisopam clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of the compound in irritable bowel syndrome. Although the primary efficacy variable (% of weeks responding for adequate overall relief of IBS symptoms) did not read more Fri Sep 2009

Soluble Fibre But Not Bran Effective At Treating Symptoms Of IBS

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Soluble fibre (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but insoluble fibre (bran) may worsen symptoms, according to the first trial of increasing dietary fibre in a primary care setting, published on bmj.com. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal ...

read more Soluble fibre (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but insoluble fibre (bran) may worsen symptoms, according to the first trial of increasing dietary fibre in a primary care setting, published on bmj.com. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal read more Sun Sep 2009

Contrary To Insoluble Fiber, Soluble Fiber Is An Effective Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
The first trial in increasing dietary fiber in a primary care setting is published on bmj.com today. It reports that soluble fiber (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). On the other hand, insoluble fiber such as bran may worsen symptoms. Irritable bowel syndr ...

read more The first trial in increasing dietary fiber in a primary care setting is published on bmj.com today. It reports that soluble fiber (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). On the other hand, insoluble fiber such as bran may worsen symptoms. Irritable bowel syndr read more Fri Aug 2009

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Clinical, Urodynamic, And Urothelial Observations

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
UroToday.com - Patients with pain can present with various symptom complexes that include interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome, myofascial pain or various causes of dyspareunia but when carefully evaluated, the majority have very similar findings. ...

read more UroToday.com - Patients with pain can present with various symptom complexes that include interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome, myofascial pain or various causes of dyspareunia but when carefully evaluated, the majority have very similar findings. read more Sun Aug 2009

Is Somatic Hypersensitivity A Predictor Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Although visceral hypersensitivity is considered a hallmark feature of IBS, conflicting evidence exists regarding somatic hypersensitivity in this patient population. Several investigators have found no evidence for heightened somatic pain sensitivity in IBS patients. Also, others have reported simi ...

read more Although visceral hypersensitivity is considered a hallmark feature of IBS, conflicting evidence exists regarding somatic hypersensitivity in this patient population. Several investigators have found no evidence for heightened somatic pain sensitivity in IBS patients. Also, others have reported simi read more Sun Aug 2009

New Findings Demonstrate Potential Benefits Of GATTEXâ„¢ (teduglutide) In Phase 3 Study Of Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Clinical investigators presented new data from three sub-studies in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who received GATTEXâ„¢ (teduglutide) during a 24-week, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial. Results were presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Congress taking place i ...

read more Clinical investigators presented new data from three sub-studies in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who received GATTEXâ„¢ (teduglutide) during a 24-week, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial. Results were presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Congress taking place i read more Sat Jul 2009

Electronic Pill Shows Its Smarts By Measuring PH Levels In Digestive Tract

Categorie : Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
An electronic diagnostic tool called the SmartPill is swallowed by patients in order to take measurements as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract. A new study by physician-scientists at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center used the device in patients with mild to moderate ulcer ...

read more An electronic diagnostic tool called the SmartPill is swallowed by patients in order to take measurements as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract. A new study by physician-scientists at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center used the device in patients with mild to moderate ulcer read more Sat Jul 2009

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