Alverine citrate, simeticone and Rome III irritable bowel syndrome: author’s reply
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TO TH E ED ITO R: We appreciate the comments from Park. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most frequent diseases in gastroenterologist practice. Although IBS is perceived as a relatively benign disorder which is not connected to actual overall survival (hazard ratio = 1.06), its negative impacts on the quality of life, productivity and healthcare resources bring about its importance ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0269-2813,1365-2036
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04233.x