BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Comorbid or extraintestinal symptoms occur frequently with
irritable bowel syndrome and account for up to three fourths of excess health care visits. This …

Background & Aims: Rectal pain sensitivity has been called a biological marker for irritable
bowel syndrome, but this conclusion may be premature. This article is a critical review of the …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of the review was to provide an update of the
Rome IV criteria for colorectal disorders with implications for clinical practice. Recent …

Background & Aims Although functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), now called
disorders of gut-brain interaction, have major economic effects on health care systems and …

Abstract Theory suggests that heightening state mindfulness in meditation practice over time
increases trait mindfulness, which benefits psychological health. We prospectively examined …

OBJECTIVES: This prospective, randomized controlled trial explored the feasibility and
efficacy of a group program of mindfulness training, a cognitive-behavioral technique, for …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (FGIDs)
in children and adolescents in a representative community sample of the US. Study design …

Background & Aims Little is known about the population prevalence or demographic
distributions of Rome IV functional bowel disorders (FBDs) or their effects on quality of life …

The Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaires were developed to screen for functional
gastrointestinal disorders, serve as inclusion criteria in clinical trials, and support …

Objective To assess the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in children 0-
18 years old according to the newly established Rome IV diagnostic criteria as reported by …