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Effectiveness of laxatives in adults [PDF]
Quality in Health Care, 2001 This paper summarises the research evidence presented in a recent issue of Effective Health Care on the effectiveness of the four main types of laxatives used in the treatment of constipation in adults.1 The bulletin was based on two systematic reviews2,3 (table 1) and on the additional randomised controlled trials (RCTs) identified since the ...
Mark Petticrew +2 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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The Detection of Laxative Abuse [PDF]
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry: International Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 1987 John Morton
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European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Eating disorders (EDs) present a chronic issue to child paediatric mental health services due to their high mortality and relapse rates. The transition from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult Mental Health Services is a particularly high‐risk period for young people with EDs given their high vulnerability to change, which can
Maria Livanou +8 more
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Annals of Medicine, 2023 Objective This study aimed to analyze the correlation between different attributes of doctors who prescribe colonoscopies and the cleanliness of the intestine to guide the development of colonoscopy application protocols.Methods Data on colonoscopy cases
Haibin Zhou +3 more
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Lax Liftings and Lax Distributive Laws
Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science, 2023 In Proceedings ACT 2022, arXiv:2307 ...
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Modern approaches to rational pharmacotherapy of chronic constipation
Медицинский совет, 2013 Despite the achieved progress the treatment of chronic constipation remains a challenge today. This is caused by several factors. First, widespread free intake of laxatives by patients with constipation.
Y. V. Vasilyev
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JGH Open, 2021 Pseudomelanosis coli is historically associated with anthraquinone laxatives and is often used as a surrogate marker for chronic laxative use. The opioid epidemic has seen an increase in laxative use for chronic constipation. Anthraquinone laxatives have
Abdul Mohammed +3 more
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Abdominal massage for the relief of constipation in people with Parkinson’s: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives. To explore the experiences of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) who suffer from constipation, the impact this has on their lives, and the effect of using lifestyle changes and abdominal massage as a form of constipation management. Method.
Aitchison, Patricia +7 more
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BMC Gastroenterology, 2020 Background The prevalence of chronic constipation is increased in females and with age or environmental (low temperature), racial, socioeconomic, and habitual risk factors.
Hiroshi Mihara +7 more
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