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Journal: The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Validity Period (for CME): January 2026
(click to expand) Information for Doctor CME Category 3A (Self-study)
CME points will be awarded to doctors who submit claims for reading papers from Refereed Journals recommended by SMC or listed in PubMed. Papers must be published within the last 2 years. Claims from other publications, such as newsletters, magazines or non-refereed journals, will be rejected. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CME Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Criteria], [List]
(click to expand) Information for Pharmacist CPE Category 3A (Reading)
CPE points will be award to pharmacists who submit claims for reading papers from the list of journals recommended by the SPC if they wish to minimise the rejection of claims for reading non-recognised materials. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CPE Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Main], [Guide, Page 26], [List]
Sleep Disorders in IBS Patients
- Sleep disorders are prevalent in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with a pooled prevalence of 37.6%. Patients with IBS tend to sleep more hours per day but feel less rested compared to healthy controls.
- Despite the high prevalence of sleep disturbances, only a small percentage of patients attribute their sleep issues to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
- Previous studies have indicated associations between GI symptoms and sleep quality in IBS patients, with waking episodes during sleep correlating with greater abdominal pain and lower quality of life.
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