Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the benefits of dietary fibre on
gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods, such as wholegrains …

With a worldwide prevalence of 15%, chronic constipation is one of the most frequent
gastrointestinal diagnoses made in ambulatory medicine clinics, and is a common source …

Functional bowel disorders are highly prevalent disorders found worldwide. These disorders
have the potential to affect all members of society, regardless of age, sex, race, creed, color …

Functional constipation is common in children and adults worldwide. Functional constipation
shows similarities in children and adults, but important differences also exist regarding …

This article has an accompanying continuing medical education activity on page e19.
Learning Objective: Upon completion of this exam, successful learners will recognize the …

Background: Chronic constipation is described as a common complication determined by
difficult and/or rare passage of stool or both. The difference in definition of constipation has …

This report defines criteria and reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
management of the following common anorectal disorders: fecal incontinence (FI), functional …

The surface mucosa that lines many of our organs houses myriad biometric signals and,
therefore, has great potential as a sensor–tissue interface for high-fidelity and long-term …

The release and absorption profile of an oral medication is influenced by the
physicochemical properties of the drug and its formulation, as well as by the anatomy and …

Chronic constipation is a prevalent condition that severely impacts the quality of life of those
affected. Several types of primary chronic constipation, which show substantial overlap …