A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects

Our understanding of IBS is constantly changing owing to discoveries in the field of pharmacological targets as well as the role of extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in disease development. A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects present up-to-date knowledge in the field from leaders as well as provides a comprehensive summary of the area including an overview on IBS, starting from pathogenesis, including genetic, microbial and physiological background, through symptom recognition and diagnosis to IBS treatment, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological. Compiles the most recent and comprehensive findings in pharmacological targets as well as the role of extrinsic and intrinsic factors involved in disease developmentWritten by leading researchers in the field of Irritable Bowel Syndrome to address research challenges in the fieldBonus information on symptom recognition and diagnosis to Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment is included to bridge the gap between IBS research and clinical practice INDICE: Part A 1. Pathogenesis 2. IBS and the brain-gut connection 3. Gut microbiota 4. Sex hormones 5. Genetic aspect (with SNPs) of IBS Part B 6. Clinical diagnosis of IBS 7. Pain in IBS Part C 8. Current therapies & future perspectives 9. Animal models of IBS (+in vitro?) 10. Diet in IBS 11. Non-pharmacological approach in IBS therapy 12. Correlation of IBS with psychiatric disorders

• ISBN: 978-0-12-821324-7
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 308
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés