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Case Report: Hypomyelinating Leukodystrophy Type 20 (HLD20) With Novel CNP Gene Variant
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This case report describes a child with hypomyelinating leukodystrophy type 20 (HLD20), a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by impaired myelin formation. The patient presented with multiple neurodevelopmental abnormalities, including delayed motor milestones, seizures, and abnormal facial features.
Malak Alghamdi +7 more
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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 +7 more
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Medical Journal of Australia, 2018 Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, with a global prevalence of 14%. It is commoner in women and its prevalence increases with age.
C. Black, A. Ford
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Constipation and risk of cardiovascular diseases: a Danish population-based matched cohort study
BMJ Open, 2020 Objectives To assess the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral artery disease, venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter and heart failure in patients with constipation compared with a general population cohort.
J. Sundbøll +5 more
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The Evaluation of Constipation [PDF]
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2005 Constipation is a major medical problem in the United States, affecting 2% to 28% of the population. Individual patients may have different conceptions of what constipation is, and the findings overlap with those in other functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Eric G. Weiss, Matthew D. Vrees
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by severe developmental delays, typical facial features, ataxia, seizures, speech impairments, sleeping difficulties, and a happy demeanor. Caregivers of individuals with AS often report feeding problems, with difficulties including issues with obesity, failure to gain ...
Ciara Cassidy +6 more
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Constipation‐induced pressor effects as triggers for cardiovascular events
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2019 Constipation is associated with cardiovascular events. Changes to the intestinal microbiota by constipation can induce atherosclerosis, blood pressure rise, and cardiovascular events. Constipation increases with age and often coexists with cardiovascular
Yusuke Ishiyama +3 more
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Changes in neuromuscular structure and functions of human colon during ageing are region-dependent [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To determine if human colonic neuromuscular functions decline with increasing age.Design: Looking for non-specific changes in neuromuscular function, a standard burst of electrical field stimulation (EFS) was used to evoke neuronally mediated (
Ahmed, Shafi +13 more
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American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2020 OBJECTIVES: Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is characterized by unsatisfactory defecation and difficult or infrequent stools. CIC affects 9%–20% of adults in the United States, and although prevalent, gaps in knowledge remain regarding CIC ...
S. Oh +7 more
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Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 2014 Chronic constipation is a very common disease in children. Successful treatment of constipation can be achieved not only with medication but also with lifestyle changes, including a proper diet. Diets including fruits, fluids, and probiotics are good for constipation. Some dietary components are helpful for constipation, and some are harmful.
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