What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about the management of irritable bowel syndrome?

CONCLUSION: There was moderate certainty of evidence that acupuncture had no important benefit regarding improvement of symptoms and quality of life. Further well-designed and well-conducted randomized clinical trials are needed in order to reduce the uncertainties regarding the most commonly used interventions for patients with IBS.
PMID: 31116276 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - May 7, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pacheco RL, Roizenblatt A, Góis AFT, Latorraca COC, Mota CFMGP, Riera R Tags: Sao Paulo Med J Source Type: research