Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Chronic abdominal pain of functional origin in children.

Miguel Saps1, B U K Li

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.

Pediatric Annals
|April 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Future research on functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) requires refining diagnostic criteria, identifying biomarkers, and exploring new treatments through collaboration. This will improve patient outcomes and reduce societal costs.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transitioning Adolescents and Young Adults With Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders to Adult Care. Current Practices and Challenges in North America.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2026
Same author

Evaluating linaclotide for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in children and adolescents.

Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy·2026
Same author

Menstrual-Associated Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Their Impact on IBS Diagnosis in Adolescents.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2026
Same author

CBT for Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain: Time to Rethink Traditional Assumptions?

The American journal of gastroenterology·2026
Same author

Knowledge Does Not Translate Into Diagnostic Restraint: Application of Rome-Based IBS Diagnosis Among Medical Students in Latin America.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2026
Same author

Evaluating linaclotide for the treatment of functional constipation in children and adolescents.

Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy·2026

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurogastroenterology
  • Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)

Background:

  • Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) represent a complex group of conditions requiring further investigation.
  • Current understanding of FGID pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria necessitates refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline critical areas for future research in FGIDs.
  • To emphasize the need for improved diagnostic criteria, biomarker identification, and therapeutic evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract suggests future research directions rather than detailing specific methods.
  • Key areas include refining Rome criteria, investigating biologic markers, and understanding visceral afferent dysfunction.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • The abstract does not present specific results but highlights the need for future findings.
  • Future research should focus on identifying new pathogenic factors and evaluating therapies in controlled trials.

Conclusions:

  • Significant advancements in FGIDs require collaborative efforts between basic scientists, clinicians, psychologists, and complementary medicine practitioners.
  • Immediate focus should be on improving patient care, reducing suffering, enhancing functioning, and managing societal costs.