Bond funds are subject to interest rate risk, which is the chance bond prices. overall will decline because of rising interest rates, and credit risk, which is the chance a bond issuer will. fail to pay interest and principal in a timely manner or that negative perceptions of the issuerâs ability to.
New Drug Treatment for IBS in Women. NOTE: On March 30, 2007 the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that Novartis has agreed to discontinue marketing Zelnorm, a drug used for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and for patients younger than 65 years of age with chronic constipation.
OTC IBgard Reduces Short-Term IBS Symptoms in Study. OTC IBgard Reduces Short-Term IBS Symptoms in Study. In a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), non-prescription IBgard led to a reduction in symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including unbearable and severe symptoms and abdominal pain intensity.