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Will the Use of Fiber be as Effective as Laxatives in Relieving Constipation in the Geriatric Population? [PDF]

, 2012
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not the use of fiber can be as effective as laxatives in relieving constipation in the geriatric population.
Batunkyi, Saunders
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Effect of Cassia fistula L. aqueous extract in maternal reproductive outcome, some serum indices and fetal anomaly frequency in rat

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022
Background: Cassia fistula was used traditionally as laxative in pregnant women. Nevertheless, its fetal and maternal effects in pregnancy have not been studied yet. Methods: Oral (Lethal Dose, 50%) LD50 was determined in mice.
Saeed Hakiminia, Zahra Esmaeeli, Ali Akbar Moghadamnia, Seyyed Gholam Ali Jorsaraei, Farideh Feizi, Sorayya Khafri, Zahra Memariani, Hoda Shirafkan, Seyyed Ali Mozaffarpur   +8 more
doaj  

Transition of Care From Pediatric to Adult Services for Patients With Anorectal Malformations: A Qualitative Study

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Little is known about how patients with anorectal malformations (ARMs), their caregivers and healthcare providers perceive and experience transition from pediatric to adult care (transition of care) in low‐ and middle‐income countries. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of young adults, adolescents, their caregivers, and ...
Leila Hartford, Niveshni Maistry, Giulia Brisighelli, Juan Scribante   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Colonoscopic Resolution of Melanosis Coli After Cessation of Senna Laxative Use

International Medical Case Reports Journal
Toshimi Chiba,1,* Ting Wang,1,* Satoshi Kikuchi2,* 1Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Iwate, Japan; 2Department of Gastroenterology, Sanai Hospital, Morioka, Iwate, Japan*These ...
Chiba T, Wang T, Kikuchi S
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A Systematic Scoping Review of Participant Descriptor, Diversity and Inclusivity Data Reported in Randomised Studies of Post‐Operative Ileus

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Poor reporting of baseline descriptor, diversity and inclusion data is a barrier in surgical research for drawing generalisable conclusions across diverse populations. Post‐operative ileus was used as an exemplar surgical condition to quantify the variation in baseline descriptor, inclusivity and diversity data in randomised ...
Miriam Khalil, Edward Roberts, David G. Jayne, Stephen J. Chapman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

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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LIFELAX – diet and LIFEstyle versus LAXatives in the management of chronic constipation in older people: randomised controlled trial

Health Technology Assessment, 2010
Objectives: To investigate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laxatives versus dietary and lifestyle advice, and standardised versus personalised dietary and lifestyle advice.
C Speed, B Heaven, A Adamson, J Bond, S Corbett, AA Lake, C May, A Vanoli, P McMeekin, P Moynihan, G Rubin, IN Steen, E McColl   +12 more
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Rates of hypoglycemia and electrolyte abnormalities in children presenting for endoscopy in a tertiary hospital

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Rahmath Althaf, Shahela Laboni, A. K. M. F. Rahman, Jose Mestre, Chinenye R. Dike   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrospective Analysis of Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound Results in the Follow‐Up of Paediatric Functional Constipation

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to evaluate point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) findings in children with functional constipation who achieved complete clinical improvement following standard treatment in accordance with international guidelines. Material and Methods The study included 58 children (31 boys) aged 0.9–16.1 (mean age 5.22 ± 3.24), diagnosed ...
Martyna Laskowska, Agata Chobot, Marta Drabik, Katarzyna Głuszko, Piotr Adamczyk, Katarzyna Bąk‐Drabik   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gut microbiota as a novel therapeutic target for eating disorders and obesity

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract highlights the bidirectional interaction between the gut microbiota and central homeostatic and hedonic mechanisms regulating food intake, which contributes to overweight and obesity. It also illustrates emerging microbiota‐based biomarkers and therapeutic strategies (including prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics and ...
Solveiga Samulėnaitė, Victor Mathis, Emmanuel Darcq, Aurelijus Burokas, Elena Martín‐García, Rafael Maldonado   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source