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 …

Anxiety, although as common and arguably as debilitating as depression, has garnered less
attention, and is often undetected and undertreated in the general population. Similarly …

With growing interest in the gut microbiome, prebiotics and probiotics have received
considerable attention as potential treatments for depression and anxiety. We conducted a …

The study of the gut microbiome has increasingly revealed an important role in modulating
brain function and mental health. In this review, we underscore specific pathways and …

Neurodevelopment is a complex process governed by both intrinsic and extrinsic signals.
While historically studied by researching the brain, inputs from the periphery impact many …

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and potential disabling functional
gastrointestinal disorder. Studies have revealed a possible association between IBS and …

Genetic factors are recognized to contribute to peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and other
gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), irritable …

The gastrointestinal tract consists of an enormous surface area that is optimized to efficiently
absorb nutrients, water, and electrolytes from food. At the same time, it needs to provide a …

The inadequacy of a categorial approach to mental health diagnosis is now well-recognised,
with many authors, diagnostic manuals and funding bodies advocating a dimensional, trans …

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS‐D) and functional diarrhoea (FDr) are the two
major functional bowel disorders characterized by diarrhoea. In spite of their high …