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APPLICATION OF A COMBINATION LAXATIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONSTIPATION IN PATIENTS WITH PROLONGED USE OF IRRITANT LAXATIVES [PDF]

, 2017
The article outlines the diagnostic criteria for chronic constipation, provides epidemiological data on the prevalence of the condition among the population, and specifies the main types of laxatives.
M. S. Turchina
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The Effects of Prophylactic Laxative Use on Critically Ill Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Diseases
Objective: To investigate the effects of prophylactic use of stimulant laxatives and/or docusate on the clinical outcomes in critically ill patients who required mechanical ventilation (MV).
Heqing Tao, Ligang Liu, Weipeng Lu, Ziyan Ni, Xueqing Chen, Milap C. Nahata, Liang Peng   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A hepatic enigma: Pediatric presentation of primary biliary cholangitis

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by destruction of intrahepatic bile ducts, leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver. It is an extremely rare pediatric disease with very few pediatric cases reported to date. Here, we report the case of a 14‐year‐old female who presented with elevated liver
Sindhura Kasturi, Rachel Schenker, Nick Shillingford, George Yanni   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preparation regimen is more important than patient-related factors: a randomized trial comparing a standard bowel preparation before colonoscopy with an individualized approach

Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2017
Background. Optimal bowel preparation is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of colonoscopy. Several patient-related factors are known to influence the quality of bowel cleansing but randomized trials in this area are lacking.
Voiosu T., Tanţău Alina, Voiosu A., Benguş Andreea, Mocanu Cristina, Smarandache Bianca, Baicuş C., Vişovan Ioana, Mateescu B.   +8 more
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Ultrasound‐Guided Transperineal Versus Transrectal Prostate Aspiration Biopsy in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Background Ultrasound‐guided prostate biopsy is the standard method for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, the effect of the optimal puncture approach on diagnostic yield and patient outcomes remains controversial. Objective To compare the diagnostic effectiveness and clinical outcomes of ultrasound‐guided transperineal versus transrectal ...
Yue Cao, Hong Zhu, Junwei Wu
wiley   +1 more source

Iron deficiency anemia induced by magnesium overuse: a case report

BioPsychoSocial Medicine, 2019
Background Although in vitro studies show that iron absorption can be inhibited by magnesium laxatives such as magnesium oxide, taking oral iron supplements with magnesium laxatives is not considered a clinical problem.
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ui Yamada
doaj   +1 more source

Independent Risk Factors for Postoperative Intestinal Obstruction and Clinical Outcomes in Simultaneous Pancreas‐Kidney Transplantation Recipients

Organ Medicine, EarlyView.
Intestinal obstruction (IO) is an important but underexplored complication following simultaneous pancreas‐kidney transplantation (SPKT) and is associated with considerable morbidity and both clinical and economic burdens. In this single‐center cohort study, perioperative parameters, including demographic characteristics, surgical variables, and ...
Rongxin Chen, Zebin Guo, Guanghui Li, Jiali Fang, Jialin Wu, Zhuangqiang Fang, Luhao Liu, Zheng Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Polyphenols in Respiratory and Gut Health: From the Perspective of Gut‐Lung Axis

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The gut‐lung axis constitutes a dynamic, multidirectional communication platform between the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Its complexity arises from the integrated crosstalk among the microbiota, immune system, and redox homeostasis, collectively influencing disease susceptibility and progression.
Jian Kang, YongJun Du, Yanmei Hou, Liangliang Hao, Zhen Chen, Haoyang Xie, Chuantao Zhang, Lei Li   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modern approaches to the treatment of constipation in pregnant women

Лечащий Врач
Background. Constipation, or constipation, is a polyetiological pathological condition characterized by prolongation of the intervals between acts of defecation and changes in the shape and consistency of fecal matter.
A. K. Minaeva
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Bowel Movement Frequency, Laxative Use, and Mortality From Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Among Japanese Men and Women: The Japan Collaborative Cohort (JACC) Study

Journal of Epidemiology, 2016
Background: The associations of bowel movement frequency and laxative use with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are unclear. Methods: A total of 72 014 subjects (29 668 men and 42 346 women) aged 40 to 79 years, without a history of CVD or cancer, completed
Yasuhiko Kubota
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