FDA Advisory Members Agree Antiepileptics Pose Suicidality Risk

Early this month a panel of members from the FDA met to discuss the reports that antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) could potentially increase the risk of suicidality (suicidal ideation and behavior).

Irritible Bowl Syndrome and Food Allergies

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder with a reported prevalence of 12%-22% in the general population. In fact, IBS is the most common diagnosis made by gastroenterologists in the United States. IBS is a poorly understood disorder and conventionally treatments have proven variable success.