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Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
Acupuncture modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis to remodel microbial structure in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Acupuncture May Help Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
This systematic review examines how acupuncture influences the microbiota-gut-brain axis in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The auth…
New research suggests acupuncture may help manage irritable bowel syndrome by improving gut bacteria and balancing the gut-brain connection.
Frontiers
Jun 11, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
Sympathovagal imbalance correlates with IBS symptom severity and shows subtype specificity
Irritable bowel syndrome shows specific brain gut signals linked to symptom severity
This review examines neural dynamics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The authors synthesize evidence that reduced vagal tone with…
A review found that reduced vagal tone and relative sympathetic hyperactivity correlate with symptom severity in irritable bowel syndrome pa…
Frontiers
Jun 7, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
Internet-based self-help interventions significantly improve IBS symptom severity and quality of life across diverse global populations in this systematic review
Internet self-help programs ease IBS pain and anxiety for thousands
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,289 individuals with irritable bowel syndrome across seven countries demonstrates that internet-b…
A large review shows online self-help programs significantly improve IBS symptoms and quality of life for people in seven countries.
May 22, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Sys. Review
Narrative review examines fermentation effects on non-celiac gluten sensitivity and IBS components
Bread fermentation might help sensitive guts, but proof is still missing
This narrative review evaluates fermentation in breadmaking regarding non-celiac gluten or wheat sensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome. T…
Fermented bread could lower triggering ingredients for sensitive guts, yet current evidence is too weak to recommend changes to your diet.
Frontiers
May 21, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Sys. Review
Narrative review on vitamin D and VDR in gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases
Vitamin D's Role in Gut and Lung Health Examined
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression across gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions. The …
A review explores how vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression may influence digestive and respiratory diseases, but more research is needed.
Frontiers
May 18, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares Rome III and Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain disorder prevalence
New Rome IV rules show fewer people have functional abdominal pain compared to older guidelines
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD) and its subtypes using Rome I…
A big review found that using newer rules makes it look like fewer people have stomach pain problems. This change happens because the new ch…
May 15, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
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…
Frontiers
May 14, 2026
Gastroenterology
Guideline
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.
Frontiers
May 9, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
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.
Frontiers
May 1, 2026
Psychiatry
RCT
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.
Frontiers
Apr 22, 2026
Gastroenterology
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.
medRxiv
Apr 18, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
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.
Frontiers
Apr 2, 2026
Questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Are there specific risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome in Bangladeshi students?
Yes, in Bangladeshi students, the strongest risk factors for IBS are psychological distress, elevated BMI, and academic dissatisfaction, according to a machine-learning analysis.
Full answer →What is the Chinese version of the IBS symptom severity scale?
The Chinese version of the IBS Symptom Severity Scale (IBS-SSS-C) was developed through translation and cross-cultural adaptation, and has been validated for assessing IBS severity in Chinese populations.
Full answer →Can acupuncture really help my irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?
Yes, acupuncture can help relieve IBS symptoms, especially abdominal pain and diarrhea, based on recent clinical trials showing significant improvement over sham acupuncture.
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