Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Studies find sex-based differences in gastrointestinal pain
Published in Gastroenterology Week, November 22nd, 2004
"Recent interest has focused on sex-related differences in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) physiology and treatment responsiveness to novel pharmacologic therapies," said E.A. Mayer and colleagues, University of California, Los Angeles.
"Similar to a variety of other chronic pain conditions and certain affective disorders, IBS is more prevalent amongst women, both in population-based studies as well as in clinic-based surveys. Non-painful gastrointestinal symptoms, constipation, and somatic discomfort are more commonly reported by female IBS patients,"...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Gastroenterology Week
More Articles from Gastroenterology Week
- Colon Cancer
MOK direct target gene for Cdx2; may be involved in intestinal epithelial cells - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Ya-hom inhibits histamine effects on stomach acid and pepsin - Heymann Nephritis
Chemically modified renal antigen produces Heymann nephritis - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Prospective 20-year study finds pregnant women with IBD have healthy babies - Serotonin
Pharmacology of serotonin reviewed - Angiology
Findings may generate new targets for prevention, treatment of vascular diseases - More from this issue of Gastroenterology Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
