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Managing constipation in adults with co-morbidities [PDF]
, 2016 Constipation can be described in a number of ways but in general it is related to straining, reduced frequency of defecation and/or a sensation of incomplete bowel emptying.
Gardiner, Anji, Hilton, Andrea
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Analgesic effectiveness and tolerability of oral oxycodone/naloxone and pregabalin in patients with lung cancer and neuropathic pain. An observational analysis [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Cancer-related pain has a severe negative impact on quality of life. Combination analgesic therapy with oxycodone and pregabalin is effective for treating neuropathic cancer pain.
Borghesi, Cristina +6 more
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Predicting Chronic Homelessness: The Importance of Comparing Algorithms using Client Histories [PDF]
, 2021 This paper investigates how to best compare algorithms for predicting chronic homelessness for the purpose of identifying good candidates for housing programs. Predictive methods can rapidly refer potentially chronic shelter users to housing but also sometimes incorrectly identify individuals who will not become chronic (false positives).
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Chronic Constipation with Megacolon [PDF]
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2011 A 61-year-old female with long-standing constipation presented with increasing abdominal distention, pain, nausea and weight loss. She had been previously treated with intermittent fiber supplements and osmotic laxatives for chronic constipation. She did not use medications known to cause delayed bowel transit. Examination revealed a distended abdomen,
Muhammad Rizwan-ul-Haq Khawaja +2 more
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Satisfaction Levels concerning Current Chronic Constipation Treatment Options in Saudi Arabia
Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2020 Background and Aim. Chronic constipation is frequently underreported as people with obstruction do not generally seek medical advice. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of chronic constipation and assessing satisfaction with current ...
Abdulaziz Alhossan +5 more
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Statistical Applications in Pain Management: A Review [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 Chronic pain is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Recent research has unveiled a connection between chronic pain and epigenetic processes, shedding light on the complex interplay between genetics, environment, and pain perception.
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BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020 All patients operated for oesophageal cancer in Sweden from 2013 to April 2018 were identified, and 246 patients were recruited to this population‐based nationwide Swedish study. The results show that longitudinal health‐related quality of life after minimally invasive oesophagectomy was similar to that of the open surgical approach.
F. Klevebro +4 more
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Patient considerations in the management of chronic constipation: focus on prucalopride [PDF]
, 2016 Chronic constipation is a common condition that significantly impacts health care utilization, productivity, and quality of life. Laxatives are commonly used, although often insufficient in restoring normal bowel function or providing adequate relief ...
Shim, Andrea
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Digital Health, 2022 Objective Chronic constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that requires long-term management and treatment adherence. With increasing smartphone usage, health app adoption represents an opportunity to incorporate personalized, patient-led ...
V Vien Lee +5 more
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Deep Neural Network Based Ensemble learning Algorithms for the healthcare system (diagnosis of chronic diseases) [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 learning algorithms. In this paper, we review the classification algorithms used in the health care system (chronic diseases) and present the neural network-based Ensemble learning method. We briefly describe the commonly used algorithms and describe their critical properties.
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