Fatigue is an important clinical problem in patients with IBD, affecting nearly 50% of patients
in clinical remission and> 80% of those with active disease. The resulting decrease in …

Ulcerative colitis is a life long disease arising from an interaction between genetic and
environmental factors, but observed predominantly in the developed countries of the world …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Inpatient pediatric mental health is a priority topic for
national quality measurement and improvement, but nationally representative data on the …

The complex bidirectional communication system existing between the gastrointestinal tract
and the brain initially termed the “gut–brain axis” and renamed the “microbiota–gut–brain …

Objective To conduct a meta-analytic review of psychosocial adjustment of youth with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods Nineteen studies with a total of 1167 youth with …

Background Symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) associated with mood
disorders (MD), such as depression and anxiety, occur in some patients with quiescent …

Abstract Background: Patient reported-outcomes [PROs] are a major therapeutic goal in
inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. Methods: Between January and June 2014, patients …

Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can affect many areas of psychosocial
functioning, and comprehensive medical care includes consideration of psychosocial issues …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 32: 131–143 Summary Background Fatigue is common,
disabling yet underappreciated, in patients with chronic diseases, including inflammatory …

About 10–15% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are diagnosed before the age of
18 years. 121 During puberty the incidence is 7 per 100 000 per year and increases further …