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Fecal and mucosal microbiota have been the focus of much research. A study by Hou and colleagues that showed distinct differences in the intestinal and fecal microbiomes of patients with constipation-predominant or diarrhea-predominant IBS, compared with healthy controls, highlights the importance of a balanced and diverse microbiome to maintain a healthy gut. The article notes specific genera of microbiota that were associated with intestinal pain. When microbiota diversity is limited, the incidence of IBS is increased. This reinforces the importance of promoting a healthy microbiome in all patients and appreciating the correlation of the microbiome with the development of IBS.
Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy may make it easier for patients to obtain therapy services. Kim and colleagues have shown this to be a cost-effective and efficacious way to deliver care. This care improves the quality of life for patients with IBS and is an effective intervention that is readily available. During pandemic times, the forum of online care also provides a safe way to deliver therapy services without the burden of the patient needing to commute to clinic and potentially be exposed to infectious disease. Given the relationship between IBS and psychiatric diagnoses noted by Creed and colleagues, it seems important to extend the availability of therapeutic interventions to as many patients with IBS as possible.
Fecal and mucosal microbiota have been the focus of much research. A study by Hou and colleagues that showed distinct differences in the intestinal and fecal microbiomes of patients with constipation-predominant or diarrhea-predominant IBS, compared with healthy controls, highlights the importance of a balanced and diverse microbiome to maintain a healthy gut. The article notes specific genera of microbiota that were associated with intestinal pain. When microbiota diversity is limited, the incidence of IBS is increased. This reinforces the importance of promoting a healthy microbiome in all patients and appreciating the correlation of the microbiome with the development of IBS.
Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy may make it easier for patients to obtain therapy services. Kim and colleagues have shown this to be a cost-effective and efficacious way to deliver care. This care improves the quality of life for patients with IBS and is an effective intervention that is readily available. During pandemic times, the forum of online care also provides a safe way to deliver therapy services without the burden of the patient needing to commute to clinic and potentially be exposed to infectious disease. Given the relationship between IBS and psychiatric diagnoses noted by Creed and colleagues, it seems important to extend the availability of therapeutic interventions to as many patients with IBS as possible.
Fecal and mucosal microbiota have been the focus of much research. A study by Hou and colleagues that showed distinct differences in the intestinal and fecal microbiomes of patients with constipation-predominant or diarrhea-predominant IBS, compared with healthy controls, highlights the importance of a balanced and diverse microbiome to maintain a healthy gut. The article notes specific genera of microbiota that were associated with intestinal pain. When microbiota diversity is limited, the incidence of IBS is increased. This reinforces the importance of promoting a healthy microbiome in all patients and appreciating the correlation of the microbiome with the development of IBS.
Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy may make it easier for patients to obtain therapy services. Kim and colleagues have shown this to be a cost-effective and efficacious way to deliver care. This care improves the quality of life for patients with IBS and is an effective intervention that is readily available. During pandemic times, the forum of online care also provides a safe way to deliver therapy services without the burden of the patient needing to commute to clinic and potentially be exposed to infectious disease. Given the relationship between IBS and psychiatric diagnoses noted by Creed and colleagues, it seems important to extend the availability of therapeutic interventions to as many patients with IBS as possible.