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A Comprehensive Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Basic Science Aspects presents up-to-date knowledge in the field and provides a comprehensive summary of this area of study, including an overview on IBS, starting from its pathogenesis, including genetic, microbial and physiological background, through symptom recognition, diagnosis and IBS treatment, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological.

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Author:   Jakub Fichna (Head of Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Poland)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.610kg
ISBN:  

9780128213247

ISBN 10:   0128213248
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   16 July 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to irritable bowel syndrome: General overview and epidemiology 2. Pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome 3. Irritable bowel syndrome and the brain-gut connection 4. The control of the intestinal epithelium integrity in irritable bowel syndrome patients 5. Irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiota 6. Gender-related differences and significance of gonadal hormones in irritable bowel syndrome 7. Genetic aspect (with SNPs) of irritable bowel syndrome 8. Clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome 9. Biomarkers of irritable bowel syndrome 10. Irritable bowel syndrome: Current therapies and future perspectives 11. Pain in irritable bowel syndrome 12. Non-pharmacological approach in irritable bowel syndrome therapy  13. Diet in irritable bowel syndrome 14. Correlation of irritable bowel syndrome with psychiatric disorders 15. Preclinical models of irritable bowel syndrome

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Jakub Fichna is a pharmacist, pharmacologist and gastroenterologist, appointed Head of Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland. He has co-authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and 8 book chapters, focusing principally on novel pharmacological targets for the treatment of functional and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In his studies, Dr. Fichna employs in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models of gastrointestinal diseases. His numerous collaborations with university clinics and private healthcare units allow him to conduct clinical experiments and process patients’ data for his research. Dr. Fichna is a recipient of the UEG Rising Star 2016 Award and a member of the French Academie Nationale de Pharmacie.

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