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A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Clinical and Basic Science Aspects

  • 1st Edition - July 15, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Jakub Fichna
  • Language: English

A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects presents up-to-date knowledge in the field and provides a comprehensive summary of this a… Read more

Description

A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects presents up-to-date knowledge in the field and provides a comprehensive summary of this area of study, including an overview on IBS, starting from its pathogenesis, including genetic, microbial and physiological background, through symptom recognition, diagnosis and IBS treatment, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological.

Key features

  • Compiles the most recent and comprehensive findings in pharmacological targets
  • Highlights the role of extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in disease development
  • Written by leading researchers in the field of Irritable Bowel Syndrome to address research challenges in the field
  • Includes bonus information on symptom recognition and diagnosis

Readership

Gastroenterology researchers, gastroenterologists. Medical students

Table of contents

1. Introduction to irritable bowel syndrome: General overview and epidemiology

2. Pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome

3. Irritable bowel syndrome and the brain-gut connection

4. The control of the intestinal epithelium integrity in irritable bowel syndrome patients

5. Irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiota

6. Gender-related differences and significance of gonadal hormones in irritable bowel syndrome

7. Genetic aspect (with SNPs) of irritable bowel syndrome

8. Clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome

9. Biomarkers of irritable bowel syndrome

10. Irritable bowel syndrome: Current therapies and future perspectives

11. Pain in irritable bowel syndrome

12. Non-pharmacological approach in irritable bowel syndrome therapy

13. Diet in irritable bowel syndrome

14. Correlation of irritable bowel syndrome with psychiatric disorders

15. Preclinical models of irritable bowel syndrome

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 16, 2020
  • Language: English

About the editor

JF

Jakub Fichna

Jakub Fichna is a pharmacist, pharmacologist and gastroenterologist, appointed Head of Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland. He has co-authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and 8 book chapters, focusing principally on novel pharmacological targets for the treatment of functional and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In his studies, Dr. Fichna employs in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models of gastrointestinal diseases. His numerous collaborations with university clinics and private healthcare units allow him to conduct clinical experiments and process patients’ data for his research. Dr. Fichna is a recipient of the UEG Rising Star 2016 Award and a member of the French Academie Nationale de Pharmacie.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Poland

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