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AI‐Driven Defecation Analysis by Smart Healthcare Toilet: Exploring Biometric Patterns and Eu‐Tenesmus

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A healthcare toilet system is introduced to passively measure defecation behavior. Real‐time data on stool dropping duration, thickness, and a newly defined “eu‐tenesmus” interval show correlations with stool form and gender differences. Results from 45 defecation events reveal a promising method for comprehensive defecation analysis.
Zhiquan Song, TaeHyung Kwon, Jeung Lee, Daeyoun D. Won, Brian J. Lee, Hyuk Soon Choi, Joseph C. Liao, Walter G. Park, Irene Sonu, Stephan Rogalla, Michael J. Rosen, David L. Hu, Jonathan Kuang Ziyang, Sunny Hei Wong, Bong Hyun Jun, Soh Kim, Seung‐min Park   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use on Elderly Patients in a General Medicine Ward Using 2023 AGS Beers Criteria

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
This study found that 54% of elderly inpatients were prescribed at least one potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) based on the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria. Among identified PIMs, 32.2% were medications to avoid, and 52.8% required cautious use. Polypharmacy and chronic kidney disease (CKD) were key predictors of PIM use.
Subash Karki, Rahi Bikram Thapa, Rajeev Shrestha   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE OSMOTIC LAXATIVE MEDICATIONS IN CHILDREN

Вопросы современной педиатрии, 2008
The article focuses on the modern conception of etiology, pathogenesis and diagnostics of chronic constipation in children. a classification of laxative medications was posed and the place of these drugs in management of constipation was shown in this ...
A.I. Khavkin, M.L. Babayan
doaj   +2 more sources

No pain, no strain: Targin® mitigates pain and constipation following spinal cord injury

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 2023
Background Opioids effectively reduce chronic pain, but present significant side effects including opioid‐induced constipation. Oxycodone/naloxone decreases pain and constipation in cancer patients, however its effect on spinal cord injury population ...
Rahul Sachdeva, Ali Hosseinzadeh, Aaron Rizzardo, Andrea Maharaj, Michael Berger, Andrei Krassioukov   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Abdominal massage for the relief of constipation in people with Parkinson’s: a qualitative study [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives. To explore the experiences of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) who suffer from constipation, the impact this has on their lives, and the effect of using lifestyle changes and abdominal massage as a form of constipation management. Method.
Aitchison, Patricia, Cunnington, AnneLouise, Dickinson, Lucy, Hagen, Suzanne, Jamieson, Kathy, McClurg, Doreen, Paul, Lorna, Walker, Kerry   +7 more
core   +6 more sources

Customer 360-degree Insights in Predicting Chronic Diabetes [PDF]

arXiv, 2021
Chronic diseases such as diabetes are quite prevalent in the world and are responsible for a significant number of deaths per year. In addition, treatments for such chronic diseases account for a high healthcare cost. However, research has shown that diabetes can be proactively managed and prevented while lowering these healthcare costs.
arxiv  

Clinical and Economic Insights Into Surgery for Colonic Diverticular Perforation: A Long‐Term Observational Cohort Study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
The sigmoid colon was the most common perforation site among patients with colonic diverticular perforation. The patients' conditions, length of hospital stay, and hospitalization cost were significantly worse in left‐sided colon diverticular perforation than in right‐sided colon diverticular perforation. The clinical characteristics differed according
Minoru Fujita, Noriaki Manabe, Munenori Takaoka, Masaharu Higashida, Hideo Matsumoto, Atsushi Urakami, Tomoki Yamatsuji, Tomio Ueno, Jiro Hata, Ken Haruma, Collaborators, Hisako Kubota, Jiro Hayashi, Masaki Matsubara, Takako Konishi, Emiko Bukeo, Tomohiro Tanikawa, Jun Nakamura, Mitsuhiko Suehiro, Maki Ayaki, Takahisa Murao, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Takashi Akiyama, Katsuya Kato, Hirofumi Kawamoto, Tomoari Kamada, Akiko Shiotani, Minoru Haisa, Yoshio Naomoto, Toshihiro Hirai   +29 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of body roundness index with chronic diarrhea and constipation, NHANES 2005–2010

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Background Chronic diarrhea and constipation are known to be associated with obesity. Body roundness index (BRI), as a novel physical dimension assessment indicator, provides a more comprehensive evaluation of body and visceral fat than traditional ...
Yan Zhuang, Laifu Li, Jingyan Sun, Yanqi Zhang, Fei Dai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between psychological state and level of activity of extrinsic gut innervation in patients with a functional gut disorder [PDF]

, 2001
Background: Anxiety and depression are known to be associated with alterations in central autonomic activity, and this may manifest as a functional gut disturbance.
Emmanuel, A.V., Kamm, M.A., Mason, H.J.
core   +1 more source

Prognostic Value of Serum Insulin‐Like Growth Factor‐1 in Patients With Anal Fistula Treated by Incision‐Thread‐Drawing Surgery

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
IGF‐1 levels above 174.9 ng/mL were associated with better wound healing and lower postoperative inflammation. Higher IGF‐1 levels correlated with improved anal function at 7 and 14 days post‐surgery. ABSTRACT Background Anal fistula is a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal tract between the anal canal and perianal skin, often leading to ...
Zhijun Wu, Xuexue Yin, Jing Li
wiley   +1 more source