New blood test could help millions of patients with gastrointestinal disorders

(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) For the first time, a simple blood test may be the best way to determine if a patient is suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or another serious condition such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, according to Cedars-Sinai physician researcher Mark Pimentel, M.D., lead author of a multicenter clinical trial.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/cmc-nbt101513.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news