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Irritable Bowel Syndrome-C

Research Insights
06/09/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation
New research highlights...
06/09/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
05/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent study presented at DDW 2026 challenges assumptions that sexual dysfunction in IBS-C and other constipation-related disorders is directly tied to vaginal pain or higher pelvic floor tone.
A recent study presented at DDW 2026 challenges assumptions that sexual dysfunction in IBS-C and other constipation-related disorders is directly tied to vaginal pain or higher pelvic floor tone.
A recent study presented at DDW...
05/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
05/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
An analysis presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026 underscores the importance of long-term, patient-centered IBS-C management strategies aimed at improving therapeutic persistence and reducing avoidable healthcare utilization in routine...
An analysis presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026 underscores the importance of long-term, patient-centered IBS-C management strategies aimed at improving therapeutic persistence and reducing avoidable healthcare utilization in routine...
An analysis presented at...
05/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
03/18/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Colonic microbiota dysbiosis appears central to IBS-C pathophysiology, affecting motility, inflammation, and gut-brain interactions.
Colonic microbiota dysbiosis appears central to IBS-C pathophysiology, affecting motility, inflammation, and gut-brain interactions.
Colonic microbiota dysbiosis...
03/18/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
03/11/2026
Megan Riehl, PsyD; Kate Scarlata, RDN
GI psychologist Megan Riehl and registered dietician and nutritionist Kate Scarlata discuss how their specialty care can help patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and which patients are the best candidates for...
GI psychologist Megan Riehl and registered dietician and nutritionist Kate Scarlata discuss how their specialty care can help patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and which patients are the best candidates for...
GI psychologist Megan Riehl and...
03/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
02/13/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Standardization in microbiome research methodologies is critical to developing microbiota-based biomarkers that can stratify patients and tailor interventions in clinical practice, researchers concluded.
Standardization in microbiome research methodologies is critical to developing microbiota-based biomarkers that can stratify patients and tailor interventions in clinical practice, researchers concluded.
Standardization in microbiome...
02/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
02/13/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A global review found marked inconsistencies in diagnostic criteria for IBS-C and functional constipation across clinical practice guidelines, underscoring the need for harmonized, evidence-based standards to improve diagnosis and patient...
A global review found marked inconsistencies in diagnostic criteria for IBS-C and functional constipation across clinical practice guidelines, underscoring the need for harmonized, evidence-based standards to improve diagnosis and patient...
A global review found marked...
02/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Hilary Ugras
Clinical Pearls
01/21/2026
Hilary Ugras, NP
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the types of medical therapies available for treating IBS-C and how to position them in treating patients.
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the types of medical therapies available for treating IBS-C and how to position them in treating patients.
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the...
01/21/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
01/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial...
01/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Kim Orleck
Clinical Pearls
01/13/2026
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews the key points to consider when diagnosing a patient with constipation to determine if the condition is irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation.
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews the key points to consider when diagnosing a patient with constipation to determine if the condition is irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation.
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews...
01/13/2026
Gastroenterology