Systematic review and meta-analysis compares Rome III and Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain disorder prevalence
New Rome IV rules show fewer people have functional abdominal pain compared to older guidelines
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD) and its subtypes using Rome I…
A big review found that using newer rules makes it look like fewer people have stomach pain problems. This change happens because the new ch…
Observational study links metabolites, microbiota, and brain connectivity in functional dyspepsia
Your Gut’s Chemicals May Be Hacking Your Brain
This original research article is a cross-sectional observational study of 46 patients with functional dyspepsia and 30 healthy controls.
This study reveals how gut-produced chemicals may directly influence brain activity in people with chronic stomach issues.
Bibliometric analysis of functional dyspepsia research identifies top authors, institutions, and journals over two decades
Why Overlapping Stomach Issues Are Getting More Attention
This systematic review utilized a bibliometric and visualization analysis of 3,030 records from the Web of Science Core Collection database.
Doctors now see stomach pain and bowel issues as connected puzzles instead of separate problems, helping patients feel heard when multiple s…