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Traditional laxatives in preventing opioid-induced constipation in adult patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Introduction Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) affects up to 90% of patients with cancer receiving long-term opioid-related analgesic therapy, resulting in various potential complications, compromised pain management and decreased quality of life ...
Yanfang Long, Haiyan He, Ying-lan Li, Xi Chen, Lingyun Tian, Li Li   +5 more
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Peripheral non‐invasive focused ultrasound alleviates constipation by reducing gastrointestinal inflammation

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Constipation affects approximately 20% of the US population, with diverse treatment options available due to the unclear onset and causes of the condition. Recently, focused ultrasound (FUS) has been proposed as a novel, non‐invasive peripheral neuromodulatory treatment that may reduce this inflammation.
Dia Shah, Kainat Akhtar, Dev Dwivedi, Amal Siddiqui, Griffin Haggas, Nicole Forman, Tatiana Gervase, Yifan Kao, John Chen, Julia Brzac, Eric Molho, Damian Shin   +11 more
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Improving the Monitoring and Management of Clozapine-Induced Gastrointestinal Hypomotility (CIGH) in Community Mental Health Services: A Quality Improvement Approach

Pharmacy
Clozapine is the only approved antipsychotic for refractory schizophrenia to date. It can cause a range of serious and fatal adverse effects, including Clozapine-Induced Gastrointestinal Hypomotility (CIGH).
Balazs Adam, Osama Ayad
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Thermoregulatory and plasma neurobiomarker responses to heat tolerance assessment in exertional heat illness and matched controls

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Exercise in the heat and elevated tissue temperature are associated with neuronal stress and changes in blood–brain barrier (BBB) function. More severe thermal insult may manifest as exertional heat illness (EHI) and complication by central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction may persist post‐EHI.
Tom W. Palin, Jo Corbett, Lisa J. Hill, David R. Woods, Alex A. M. Gould, Barney Wainwright, James A. Roberts, Chloe N. Thomas, Daniel Snape, Carol House, Omar Tayari, Richard J. Elsworthy, James L. Mitchell, Andrew J. Roberts, John P. O'Hara, Michael J. Stacey   +15 more
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Polyethylene glycol and prevalence of colorectal adenomas : Population-based study of 1165 patients undergoing colonoscopy [PDF]

, 2006
Background and aim — Dietary polyethylene glycol (PEG) is extraordinarily potent in the chemoprevention of experimental colon carcinogenesis. PEG is used to treat constipation in France and in the USA. French laxatives include Forlax® (PEG4000), Movicol®
Viguier, Jérôme, Brondin, Brigitte, Bougnoux, Philippe, Jankowski, Jean Marie, Bertrand, Philippe, Dorval, Etienne, Corpet, Denis E., Barbieux, Jean-Pierre   +7 more
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Clinical Outcomes After Failed Endoscopic Detorsion for Sigmoid Volvulus: A Single‐Center Retrospective Cohort Study

DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Objectives Endoscopic detorsion is the first‐line treatment for sigmoid volvulus (SV); however, detorsion is not always successful. We evaluated clinical outcomes after failed endoscopic detorsion and assessed recurrence in patients who achieved clinical success after decompression.
Hidehiro Kamezaki, Arisa Kato, Nana Yamada, Terunao Iwanaga, Takafumi Sakuma, Koji Takahashi, Junichi Senoo, Sadahisa Ogasawara, Tomoaki Matsumura, Jun Kato   +9 more
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The impact of opioids, anticholinergic medications and disease progression on the prescription of laxatives in hospitalized palliative care patients: A retrospective analysis

, 2010
Definitive risk factors for constipation in palliative care remain poorly defined. A retrospective analysis of 211 admissions to a palliative care unit was undertaken, with the main aim being to identify some factors, which influence laxative ...
K. Clark, Agar, M, Lam, Lawrence T, DC Currow, Clark, Katherine, R. Chye, M. Agar, Currow, David C, Chye, R, LT Lam   +9 more
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Third Space Endoscopic Therapies for Benign Motility Disorders: A Narrative Review

DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Objectives To review the evidence base, evolution, outcomes, adverse events (AEs), and management for third‐space endoscopy (TSE) procedures for management of benign motility disorders. Methods This review examines TSE procedures for motility disorders, reviewing the current available techniques, success, outcomes, and long‐term outcomes from ...
Sanjana Bhagwat, Amol Bapaye
wiley   +1 more source

Constipations in elderly: diagnostics and treatment approach

Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2011
The aim of review. To illuminate principal causes and features of manifestations of constipation at elderly patients, to present a general investigation and treat- ment plan.Original positions.
Yu. O. Shulpekova
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Systematic review of the effectiveness of laxatives in the elderly.

, 1997
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness and cost of laxatives in the prevention and treatment of constipation in the elderly. HOW THE RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of treatment or prevention of constipation were included ...
Petticrew, Watt, Sheldon
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