Featured
Research Review
10/07/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The multinational analysis adds detail to how abdominal pain presents across Rome IV IBS subtypes and concludes that patients with constipation-predominant IBS have more pain for longer periods.
The multinational analysis adds detail to how abdominal pain presents across Rome IV IBS subtypes and concludes that patients with constipation-predominant IBS have more pain for longer periods.
The multinational analysis adds...
10/07/2026
Gastroenterology
Consensus Statement
09/09/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The authors highlighted the continuing need for practical tools to support individualized treatment decisions and reduce variability in clinical management of constipation-dominant irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors highlighted the continuing need for practical tools to support individualized treatment decisions and reduce variability in clinical management of constipation-dominant irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors highlighted the...
09/09/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
07/23/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A novel post hoc analysis demonstrates that tenapanor reduces the time to first response in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation compared to placebo.
A novel post hoc analysis demonstrates that tenapanor reduces the time to first response in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation compared to placebo.
A novel post hoc analysis...
07/23/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
07/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A narrative review synthesizes current evidence on diagnosis of constipation-dominant IBS, its differentiation from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches that target multiple gastrointestinal...
A narrative review synthesizes current evidence on diagnosis of constipation-dominant IBS, its differentiation from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches that target multiple gastrointestinal...
A narrative review synthesizes...
07/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
07/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that tenapanor is effective for IBS-C symptom management but investigators emphasized the need for additional studies to evaluate its long-term safety.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that tenapanor is effective for IBS-C symptom management but investigators emphasized the need for additional studies to evaluate its long-term safety.
A recent systematic review and...
07/15/2026
Gastroenterology
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
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
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
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