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The association between defecation frequency and mortality in critically ill patients with suspected sepsis in Israel [PDF]

Acute and Critical Care
Background The pivotal role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in sepsis is well recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between defecation frequency as a basic assessment of GI function and the clinical outcomes of intensive care unit ...
Michael Roimi, Anat Shrot, Roy Ilan, Avraham Tenenbaum, Danny Epstein, Yaron Bar-Lavie   +5 more
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Postoperative ileus in obstetric and gynecological practice: a prospective solution to the problem: A review [PDF]

Гинекология, 2023
In obstetric and gynecological practice, after operations on the abdominal cavity, the development of dynamic intestinal obstruction, which is referred to as postoperative ileus, is possible. The frequency of POI after gynecological surgery averages 1015%
Dmitry I. Trukhan, Evgeny N. Degovtsov, Elena А. Degovtsova, Vladimir E. Karasev   +3 more
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Open defecation practice and its determinants among households in sub-Saharan Africa: pooled prevalence and multilevel analysis of 33 sub-Saharan Africa countries demographic and health survey

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2022
Background Open defecation facilitates the transmission of pathogens that cause diarrheal diseases, which is the second leading contributor to the global burden of disease.
D. G. Belay, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Mastewal Endalew, Moges Gashaw   +5 more
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Having a latrine facility is not a guarantee for eliminating open defecation owing to socio-demographic and environmental factors: The case of Machakel district in Ethiopia

PLoS ONE, 2021
Background Open defecation practice problem is rampant in most rural areas of developing countries, including Ethiopia. To combat this problem, the Ethiopian government implemented different sanitation interventions including Community-Led Total ...
Abathun Temesgen, Mesafint Molla Adane, Amsalu Birara, Tebkew Shibabaw   +3 more
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Functional Constipation and Dyssynergic Defecation in Children

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
Defecation is a complex physiological process, which relies on intricate mechanisms involving the autonomic and somatic nervous system, the pelvic floor muscles, and the anal sphincter complex.
Ilan J. N. Koppen, Marc A. Benninga
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Cholera outbreak associated with contaminated water sources in paddy fields, Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, India

Indian Journal of Public Health, 2021
Background: Mandla District in Madhya Pradesh, India, reported a suspected cholera outbreak from Ghughri subdistrict on August 18, 2016. Objective: We investigated to determine risk factors and recommend control and prevention measures.
Biswa Prakash Dutta, Nishant Kumar, K C Meshram, Rajesh Yadav, Samir V Sodha, Sonia Gupta   +5 more
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Influence of Walker Sex and Familiarity on Scent-Marking Behavior of Juvenile and Mature Shelter Dogs

Animals, 2023
Many mammals living on farms, in zoos, and in research settings behave differently with familiar people versus strangers, and the sex of the person can also influence interactions.
Betty McGuire, Philippa Kok, Miles Garland, Bailey Guy, Alexandra Jackson, Scott Haber   +5 more
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Neuromuscular blockade reversal with sugammadex versus pyridostigmine/glycopyrrolate in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized trial of effects on postoperative gastrointestinal motility [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2020
Background Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., pyridostigmine bromide) are used for neuromuscular blockade (NMB) reversal in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia (GA).
Jihyun An, Heeyun Noh, Eunju Kim, Jihyang Lee, Kyeongyoon Woo, Hyunkyum Kim   +5 more
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Effects of Novel Probiotics in a Murine Model of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2020
Background/Aims: Dysbiosis is an important factor in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Several studies have reported promising results using probiotics for the treatment of IBS.
Hye Gyo Chung, Yang Won Min, Chansu Lee, Sung Noh Hong, Ji Young Won, Jin Ah Jang, Cheol-Hyun Ki, Dong Kyung Chang   +7 more
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Green kiwifruit (lat. Actinidia deliciosa var. Hayward) and maintenance of normal defecation: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal, 2021
Following an application from Zespri International Limited, submitted for authorisation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of Belgium, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food ...
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, John Kearney, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Jean‐Louis Bresson, Alfonso Siani   +17 more
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