title: IBS in 2010: advances in pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: IBS is a chronic, fluctuating disorder that continues to be the subject of considerable research. 2010 saw some key advances across all aspects of IBS, including further advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Gastroenterology Institute, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, UK. alexf12399@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Alexander C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Talley
mesh_terms: D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D007665:Ketotifen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010455:Peptides / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D010455:Peptides; C523483:linaclotide; D007665:Ketotifen