Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract and is frequently treated by family physicians. Despite patients' worries about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, it is a benign condition. The diagnosis should be made using standard criteria after red flags that may signify organic disease have been ruled out. An effective physician-patient relationship is vital to successful management.
ABC News. Actor Bill Paxton dies at age 61. Bill Paxton, an actor who developed a following for his roles in films that achieved both mainstream and cult success starting in the 1980s, died today at the age of 61. A representative of his family confirmed the death to ABC News.
Email. Actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his role in the TV series Columbo, has died, according to a statement released by his family. He was 83. The statement said that Falk died peacefully at his Beverly Hills, Calif., home on the evening of June 23. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shera, and two daughters from a previous marriage. A cause of death was not released. The actor had Alzheimer's disease and advanced dementia that intensified after a series of dental operations in 2007.