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View article: Commentary: The framework for systematic reviews on psychological risk factors for persistent somatic symptoms and related syndromes and disorders (PSY-PSS)
Commentary: The framework for systematic reviews on psychological risk factors for persistent somatic symptoms and related syndromes and disorders (PSY-PSS) Open
GENERAL COMMENTARY article Front. Psychiatry, 28 August 2023Sec. Psychological Therapy and Psychosomatics Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1270497
View article: How symptoms of simple acute infections affect the SSS-8 and SSD-12 as screening instruments for somatic symptom disorder in the primary care setting
How symptoms of simple acute infections affect the SSS-8 and SSD-12 as screening instruments for somatic symptom disorder in the primary care setting Open
Objective Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is one of the most common reasons for consultations in primary care, in addition to simple acute infections. Questionnaire-based screening instruments to identify patients at high risk of SSD are th…
View article: The serotonin receptor 3E variant is a risk factor for female IBS-D
The serotonin receptor 3E variant is a risk factor for female IBS-D Open
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut-brain disorder of multifactorial origin. Evidence of disturbed serotonergic function in IBS accumulated for the 5-HT 3 receptor family. 5-HT 3 Rs are encoded by HTR3 genes and control GI function, an…
View article: Temporal Relationships Between Abdominal Pain, Psychological Distress and Coping in Patients With IBS – A Time Series Approach
Temporal Relationships Between Abdominal Pain, Psychological Distress and Coping in Patients With IBS – A Time Series Approach Open
Objective Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disease leading to abdominal pain that is often related to psychological distress. The aim of the study was to investigate the temporal relationships between abdominal pain and psycholo…
View article: Serotonin type 3 receptor subunit gene polymorphisms associated with psychosomatic symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome: A multicenter retrospective study
Serotonin type 3 receptor subunit gene polymorphisms associated with psychosomatic symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome: A multicenter retrospective study Open
We have provided the first evidence that HTR3C c.489C>A is involved in depressive and anxiety symptoms in individuals with IBS. The SNP score indicated that an increasing number of minor alleles is linked to the worsening of depress…
View article: Pain and psyche in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome: chicken or egg? A time series case report
Pain and psyche in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome: chicken or egg? A time series case report Open
View article: The alternative serotonin transporter promoter P2 impacts gene function in females with irritable bowel syndrome
The alternative serotonin transporter promoter P2 impacts gene function in females with irritable bowel syndrome Open
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut‐brain disorder in which symptoms are shaped by serotonin acting centrally and peripherally. The serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 has been implicated in IBS pathophysiology, but the underlying geneti…
View article: Higher Levels of Psychological Burden and Alterations in Personality Functioning in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Higher Levels of Psychological Burden and Alterations in Personality Functioning in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Open
Aims : Is there evidence for increased psychological distress and alterations in personality functioning in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) compared to healthy controls (HCs)? Background : In patients with CD…
View article: Different Dimensions of Affective Processing in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Different Dimensions of Affective Processing in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study Open
Objective: Deficits in affective processing are associated with impairments in both mental and physical health. The role of affective processing in patients with functional somatic complaints such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains …
View article: A vignette study of option refusal and decision deferral as two forms of decision avoidance: Situational and personal predictors
A vignette study of option refusal and decision deferral as two forms of decision avoidance: Situational and personal predictors Open
The avoidance of a decision is a phenomenon that has been studied in various forms and psychological disciplines. Nevertheless, previous studies often lacked the integration of situational as well as personal factors in predicting decision…
View article: Patients with Multiple Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) Show Increased Illness Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care FGID Specialty Clinic
Patients with Multiple Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) Show Increased Illness Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care FGID Specialty Clinic Open
Objectives . Overlaps between different functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common. However, little is known about the impact of this overlap on patients’ health status. This study is aimed at analyzing the differences betwee…
View article: High Rates of Non-Response Across Treatment Attempts in Chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results From a Follow-Up Study in Tertiary Care
High Rates of Non-Response Across Treatment Attempts in Chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results From a Follow-Up Study in Tertiary Care Open
Objective: Despite a wealth of treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), data on the subjective experience of treatments in ongoing clinical practice are sparse. This follow-up study assessed the individual usage of trea…
View article: Is body mass index associated with symptom severity and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome? A cross-sectional study
Is body mass index associated with symptom severity and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome? A cross-sectional study Open
Objective The aim of this study was to describe the body mass index (BMI) distribution in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the Rome III criteria and to evaluate the association of BMI with symptom severity and quality …
View article: A functional SNP of the serotonin transporter gene promoter is associated with IBS
A functional SNP of the serotonin transporter gene promoter is associated with IBS Open
Reference EPFL-CONF-230554View record in Web of Science Record created on 2017-09-05, modified on 2017-11-13
View article: A functional variant in the alternative serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 promoter P2 has a potential impact on irritable bowel syndrome
A functional variant in the alternative serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 promoter P2 has a potential impact on irritable bowel syndrome Open
Reference EPFL-CONF-222265View record in Web of Science Record created on 2016-10-18, modified on 2016-11-11