Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023 Backgrounds: The incidence of melanosis coli (MC) has gradually increased annually, attracting significant attention and efforts into this field. A potential risk for MC is the long-term use of anthraquinone laxatives in patients with constipation.
Ruiyuan Zhang +7 more
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Quantifying public preferences for different bowel preparation options prior to screening CT colonography: a discrete choice experiment [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: CT colonography (CTC) may be an acceptable test for colorectal cancer screening but bowel preparation can be a barrier to uptake. This study tested the hypothesis that prospective screening invitees would prefer full-laxative preparation with
BOONE Darren +11 more
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Laxative use in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease transitioning to dialysis.
Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, 2020 BACKGROUND Constipation is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly among those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), partly due to their dietary restrictions, comorbidities and medications. Laxatives are typically used
K. Sumida +9 more
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Factors associated with the efficacy of polyp detection during routine flexible sigmoidoscopy [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Flexible sigmoidoscopy reduces the incidence of colonic cancer through the detection and removal of premalignant adenomas. However, the efficacy of the procedure is variable.
Anderson, John H. +4 more
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Deciphering the anti-constipation characteristics of palm dates (Phoenix dactylifera): a review
International Journal of Food Properties, 2023 Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as palm dates, is an inexpensive dietary staple in many countries. It is rich in many nutrients and bioactive chemicals, which are responsible for its health benefits. Folk medicine has suggested that P.dactylifera has
Emma Camilleri +2 more
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Effect of Polyethylene Glycol and Senna Bowel Preparation in Dogs on Some Hematological and Serum Biochemical Parameters [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2019 Background: Colonoscopy is the preferred procedure for diagnosis of large-bowel diseases in dogs. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is the most commonly used laxative for colonic cleansing.
Majid Zakerian +5 more
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Polyethylene glycol, unique among laxatives, suppresses aberrant crypt foci, by elimination of cells. [PDF]
, 2006 OBJECTIVE: Polyethylene glycol (PEG), an osmotic laxative, is a potent inhibitor of colon cancer in rats. In a search for the underling mechanisms, the hypothesis that fecal bulking and moisture decrease colon carcinogenesis was tested.
Corpet, Denis E. +3 more
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Clinical Trial: Marine Lipid Suppositories as Laxatives
Marine Drugs, 2012 Cod-liver oil and other marine products containing polyunsaturated fatty acids have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects and may be useful in the treatment of various inflammatory and infectious diseases.
Orri Thor Ormarsson +6 more
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Bowel Preparation for Pediatric Colonoscopy
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in evaluating and treating gastrointestinal tract pathologies. Adequate visualization of the intestinal lumen is necessary for detection of lesions, and thus bowel preparation is a key component
Petar Mamula, Noor Nema
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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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