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Bio-mechanical risk factors for uterine prolapse among women living in the hills of west Nepal: A case-control study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether heavy load carrying, wearing a patuka, and body position at work are risk factors for uterine prolapse among Nepali women.
Bates, Michael N   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

The relationship between quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30) and survival in patients with gastro-oesopohageal cancer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
It remains unclear whether any aspect of quality of life has a role in predicting survival in an unselected cohort of patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer. Therefore the aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between quality of life (
AB Crumley   +23 more
core   +2 more sources

Identifying and managing constipation in older people [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Constipation is a major problem in residential care. It is a condition which, if left untreated, can result in major distress and health problems for sufferers.
Lee, Amanda
core   +1 more source

Analysis of common causes of constipation and fecal incontinence after mixed hemorrhoids surgery and suggestions for prevention and treatment

open access: yes结直肠肛门外科
[Abstract]Patients undergoing mixed hemorrhoids surgery may experience defecatory dysfunction, with postoperative constipation and fecal incontinence adversely affecting the overall surgical outcome and the patients’ physical and mental health ...
Zhu Lianjun   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potentially inappropriate prescribing in nursing home residents detected with the community pharmacist specific GheOP3S-tool [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background: The Ghent Older People’s Prescriptions community Pharmacy Screening (GheOP3S-)tool was recently developed to screen for potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP).
Boussery, Koen   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Health‐related quality of life following total minimally invasive, hybrid minimally invasive or open oesophagectomy: a population‐based cohort study

open access: yesBJS (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
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding of Constipation Symptoms and the Diagnosis and Management of Constipation in Chinese Physicians. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2016
BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Although a range of guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation has been carried out, there was very little information about the understanding on constipation.
Huikuan Chu, Xiaohua Hou
doaj   +1 more source

Hypothyroidism is a rare cause of isolated constipation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The prevalence of constipation in children is high and accounts for a large percentage of pediatric and pediatric gastroenterology visits. Thyroid testing is frequently ordered to evaluate constipation and other gastrointestinal complaints in children ...
Bennett Jr., William E.   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence of Functional Constipation and Relationship with Dietary Habits in 3- to 8-Year-Old Children in Japan

open access: yesGastroenterology Research and Practice, 2018
Objectives. To determine the prevalence and effect of dietary habits on functional constipation in preschool and early elementary school children in Japan. Study Design. A total of 3595 children aged 3 to 8 years from 28 nursery schools and 22 elementary
Asami Fujitani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of constipation among central region population, Riyadh and Qassim provinces, Saudi Arabia, 2018-2019

open access: yesJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Background: Due to the lack of data and studies concerning the prevalence of constipation in Saudi Arabia, this study aimed at determining the level of prevalence among central region population in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh and Qassim ...
Mohammed Alhassan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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