Editorial: work and activity impairment are important considerations to optimise treatment plans for irritable bowel syndrome. Authors' reply

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Direct healthcare costs of Rome IV or Rome III-defined irritable bowel syndrome in the United Kingdom

Vivek C. Goodoory et al.

Summary: This study provides contemporary estimates of direct healthcare costs of IBS in the UK, finding that individuals with opiate use, more severe symptoms, shorter duration of IBS, lower quality of life, and higher levels of depression require higher healthcare costs.

ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS (2022)

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Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis

Christopher J. Black et al.

Summary: A low FODMAP diet is highly effective in treating IBS, showing significant improvement in global IBS symptoms and individual symptoms, particularly in reducing abdominal pain and bloating.

GUT (2022)

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Editorial: work and activity impairment are important considerations to optimise treatment plans for irritable bowel syndrome

Eric D. Shah et al.

Summary: This article provides links to the papers by Goodoory et al.

ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS (2022)

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Impact of Rome IV Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Work and Activities of Daily Living

Vivek C. Goodoory et al.

Summary: This study aimed to analyze the impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on work and activities of daily living. The study found that patients experienced significant impairment in both work and various daily activities. Severe IBS, anxiety, depression, and other factors were associated with these impairments.

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Comparison of the Rome IV criteria with the Rome III criteria for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome in secondary care

Christopher J. Black et al.

Summary: In a study conducted in the UK, researchers found that the Rome IV criteria performed better than the Rome III criteria in diagnosing IBS, with a sensitivity of 82.4% and specificity of 82.9%. The Rome IV criteria showed better performance in patients with constipation or mixed bowel habits.

GUT (2021)

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