Meta-analysis identifies genetic links between IBS and psychiatric traits in European ancestry populations
New genes link gut pain to depression and anxiety risks
This meta-analysis examines genetic correlations between irritable bowel syndrome, major depressive disorder, and neuroticism in individuals…
A massive genetic study shows irritable bowel syndrome shares DNA roots with depression and anxiety, hinting at why gut pain often comes wit…
Chinese Version of IBS-SSS Validated for Outcome Assessment in IBS Patients
New Chinese Tool Measures Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Accurately
This guideline presents a validation study of the Chinese version of the IBS-SSS (IBS-SSS-C) in a Chinese population with IBS. The instrumen…
A new Chinese-language tool now accurately measures the severity of irritable bowel syndrome for millions of patients.
Narrative review discusses NF-kB inhibition for inflammatory bowel diseases and related conditions
Blocking NF-κB May Ease Gut Inflammation in IBD
This narrative review explores the role of NF-kB pathway inhibition in treating inflammatory conditions.
A review finds that blocking a key inflammatory pathway could help treat Crohn's, colitis, and celiac disease.
Protocol for Randomized Clinical Trial of Acupuncture Versus Sham Acupuncture in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Acupuncture Helps IBS When Anxiety Strikes
This study protocol outlines a randomized clinical trial with placebo run-in comparing true acupuncture to sham acupuncture in 80 eligible I…
This new study will finally tell us if acupuncture truly helps people with gut issues when their minds are also struggling.
Narrative review covers IBD, bile acid malabsorption, IBS-D, CRC, obesity, NAFLD, and sepsis-related intestinal injury
This narrative review discusses bile acid malabsorption and related digestive conditions
This narrative review examines a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, bile acid malabsorptio…
Bile acids act as powerful signaling molecules that control gut health, metabolism, and immune responses through a complex network of recept…
Review of secondary analysis on IBS predictors in Bangladeshi students
Why Your Gut May Be Linked to Your Grades and Stress
This is a review of a secondary analysis examining IBS predictors among 506 Bangladeshi university students.
For university students, mental stress and academic pressure are stronger triggers for IBS than diet or exercise alone.
Review explores chronic enterocolitis in rhesus macaques as potential model for post-infectious IBS
Review explores monkey intestinal disease as possible model for human IBS
A systematic review examined chronic enterocolitis (CE) in colony-housed rhesus macaques, which leads to chronic diarrhea and severe weight …
A scientific review examined a chronic intestinal disease in rhesus macaques that causes severe diarrhea and weight loss.