Importance The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the United States is between
7% and 16%, most common in women and young people, with annual direct costs estimated …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional bowel disorder.
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal microbiome may be involved in its aetiology. Aim To …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent, chronic disorder that significantly
reduces patients' quality of life. Advances in diagnostic testing and in therapeutic options for …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders
seen by clinicians in both primary and secondary care. Since publication of the last British …

Background & Aims Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal
disorder associated with significant disease burden. This American Gastroenterological …

Despite growing literature characterizing the fecal microbiome and its association with
health and disease, few studies have analyzed the microbiome of the small intestine. Here …

The importance of the gut–brain axis in regulating stress-related responses has long been
appreciated. More recently, the microbiota has emerged as a key player in the control of this …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …

Functional bowel disorders are highly prevalent disorders found worldwide. These disorders
have the potential to affect all members of society, regardless of age, sex, race, creed, color …

Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often report symptoms
compatible with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which might have an effect on psychological …