Prevalence of #irritable bowel syndrome and functional $dyspepsia after acute #gastroenteritis: systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective Disorders of gut-brain interaction may arise after acute gastroenteritis. Data on the influence of pathogen type on the risk of postinfection IBS (PI-IBS), as on postinfection functional dyspepsia (PI-FD), are limited. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine prevalence of PI-IBS or PI-FD after acute gastroenteritis.Design We included observational studies recruiting ≥50 adults and… Continue reading Prevalence of #irritable bowel syndrome and functional $dyspepsia after acute #gastroenteritis: systematic review and meta-analysis

Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent disorder of brain­gut interaction with a significant impact on quality of life. Coffee is a widely consumed beverage with numerous bioactive compounds that have potential effects on human health and disease states. Current studies on the effect of regular coffee consumption on the risk of developing… Continue reading Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vitamin #D receptor is overexpressed in the duodenum of patients with #irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders and bile acids are thought to be associated with the pathogenesis of IBS. Bile acid receptors are expressed on intestinal epithelial cells. However, no study has assessed bile acid receptor proteins in IBS. Therefore, we examined the intestinal mucosal expression of bile… Continue reading Vitamin #D receptor is overexpressed in the duodenum of patients with #irritable bowel syndrome

Heat-inactivated #Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 (SYN-HI-001) in the treatment of #irritable bowel syndrome: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 is one of a few probiotic strains that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its symptoms. Non-viable strains might have advantages over viable bacteria for product stability and standardisation, as well as for tolerability because safety concerns have been raised for specific patient… Continue reading Heat-inactivated #Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 (SYN-HI-001) in the treatment of #irritable bowel syndrome: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Adrenergic Signaling in #Muscularis Macrophages Limits Infection-Induced Neuronal Loss

..Enteric-associated neurons (EANs) are closely associated with immune cells and continuously monitor and modulate homeostatic intestinal functions, including motility and nutrient sensing. Bidirectional interactions between neuronal and immune cells are altered during disease processes such as neurodegeneration or #irritable bowel syndrome. We investigated the effects of infection-induced inflammation on intrinsic EANs (iEANs) and the role… Continue reading Adrenergic Signaling in #Muscularis Macrophages Limits Infection-Induced Neuronal Loss