Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that exacts a significant toll on quality of life. For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology has published guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment for this disorder.

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Reference: Lacy, Brian E. PhD, MD, FACG1; Pimentel, Mark MD, FACG2; Brenner, Darren M. MD, FACG3; Chey, William D. MD, FACG4; Keefer, Laurie A. PhD5; Long, Millie D. MDMPH, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)6; Moshiree, Baha MD, MSc, FACG7 ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, The American Journal of Gastroenterology: January 2021 - Volume 116 - Issue 1 - p 17-44 doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001036.

Accessed at https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Fulltext/2021/01000/ACG_Clinical_Guideline__Management_of_Irritable.11.aspx 

Bristol stool scale (recommend tertiary references): Lewis, SJ; Heaton, KW (September 1997). "Stool form scale as a useful guide to intestinal transit time". Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 32 (9): 920–4. doi:10.3109/00365529709011203. PMID 9299672.

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast February 2021

Learning Objective: Discuss appropriate treatments for irritable bowel syndrome

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0.2 CEU/2.0 Hrs (Knowledge)

Initial Release Date: 02/23/21

Expiration Date: 02/23/24

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