Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Patients
show deposits of pathological, aggregated α-synuclein not only in the brain but throughout …

Nondigestible carbohydrates (NDCs) are food components, including nonstarch
polysaccharides and resistant starches. Many NDCs are classified as dietary fibers by the …

Probiotics have been shown to benefit patients with constipation and depression, but
whether they specifically alleviate constipation in patients with depression remains unclear …

Constipation is a common problem, affects 15% of the population, and is often self-
diagnosed and self-managed. Over the past 3 decades, there have been significant …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Chronic constipation is a prevalent disorder that affects
patients' quality of life and consumes resources in healthcare systems worldwide. In clinical …

Abstract Purpose of Review Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been in use for
thousands of years in Asian countries and is rapidly gaining popularity in the Western world …

Abstract Background/Aims: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are diagnosed and
classified using the latest Rome IV criteria, released in 2016. Epidemiology of FGID …

Introduction: Functional constipation (FC) is very prevalent in older adults, especially in
women, but its relationship with frailty is not fully understood. The aims were to assess FC …

To explore mechanism of intestinal flora dysregulation promoting constipation, 60 specific
pathogen-free (SPF) mice were used as research objects and were treated with constipation …

Purpose Whether evaluating patients clinically, documenting care in the electronic health
record, performing research, or communicating with administrative agencies, the use of a …