Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent disorder of brain-gut interactions that
affects between 5 and 10% of the general population worldwide. The current symptom …

There is increasing evidence showing that the dynamic changes in the gut microbiota can
alter brain physiology and behavior. Cognition was originally thought to be regulated only by …

Background: Depression diagnosis requires five or more symptoms (Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-DSM-5). One of them must be either Depressed mood …

Background Anxiety/depression and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly prevalent and
burdensome conditions, whose co-occurrence is estimated between 44 and 84%. Shared …

Research increasingly demonstrates the bidirectional communication between gut
microbiota and the brain, enhancing the role of gut microbiota modulation in the treatment of …

METHODS: Patients with IBS (Rome IV) completed validated questionnaires assessing GI
symptoms (Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale, IBS version and IBS Severity Scoring …

Objectives Shift work is defined as any irregular work schedule that extends beyond the
usual 9 am to 5 pm time frame. Evidence from outside medicine suggests that it may be …

The regulation of insulin on depression and depression‐like behaviour has been widely
reported. Insulin and activation of its receptor can promote learning and memory, affect the …

Introduction Psychological distress is associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders
(FGIDs) including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD) but only …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a pressing and generally invalidating
syndrome that is triggered by a terrifying or stressful experience, relying on recurrently …