Yield of Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease in Individuals With Symptoms Suggestive of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea, symptoms similar to those in celiac disease. Studies suggest that the prevalence of celiac disease is increased in individuals with IBS; however, evidence is conflicting, and current guidelines do not always recommend screening for celiac disease in these individuals.
2009 YRC Youth Rally
Wanted: Kids between the ages of 11 and 17. Do you ever feel like you are the only teenager with an ostomy or j-pouch? Do you have questions and concerns that no one can help you answer — because you don’t know anyone else with an ostomy?
What’s the alternative?: Credit crunch stress
No one would argue that these are stressful times, especially with the economic climate the way it is. And while a degree of stress is good for us †it keeps us motivated and gets us out of bed †if left to spiral out of control it can soon start to impact on our mental and physical wellbeing.
CCFA Teleconference on May 7
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America will host a live teleconference/webcast entitled “Interview with an Expert: Answers to Key Questions in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” on May 7 at 7PM EST.
Old Devizes recipe fights new disease
A DELICACY created in Devizes hundreds of years ago has been identified as having benefits for sufferers of a 21st century disease. Devizes Pie has been praised as being good for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
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