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Gut dysbiosis and constipation in patients with end-stage renal disease: pathogenic associations and therapeutic interventions

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study found a link between gut bacteria and constipation in kidney disease patients. It used 50 patients over 6 months. A larger trial is needed to confirm the link.

Who did this work

Zhiqiang Shen (Qujiang People's Hospital) · Lin Gao (Qujiang People's Hospital) · Yao Wang (Qujiang People's Hospital) · Senxin Li (Qujiang People's Hospital) · Li Lu (Qujiang People's Hospital)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-18
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2026.1884822