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BMC PediatricsObjectives Children with severe constipation often require disimpaction when standard treatments fail, typically involving high doses of oral laxatives or rectal enemas. Practice guidelines for nurses lack clear directives.
Marion A. Meester–Soonius +4 more
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Use of natural-based laxatives on the constipation treatment: A survey of the pharmacists perspective [PDF]
, 2020 The study was based on a questionnaire for self-adminstered laxatives. Part of this study were 76 pharmacists from Municipality of Tetovo. The questionnaire was developed in two different languages, Albanian and Macedonian.
Aliu, Erda, Doko, Flora, Qazimi, Bujar
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Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2021 Objectives: This retrospective, observational study aimed to evaluate the tolerance and efficacy of polyethylene glycol 4000 plus electrolytes (PEG 4000) in elderly patients with chronic constipation. Methods: PEG 4000 powder was orally administered once
Tatsuya Abe +6 more
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Development of a series of patient information leaflets for constipation using a range of cognitive interview techniques: LIFELAX [PDF]
, 2007 Background The aim of the LIFELAX randomised controlled trial (diet and lifestyle vs. laxatives in the management of chronic constipation) is to develop and evaluate a cost effective intervention to promote diet and lifestyle in the treatment and ...
Ben Heaven +25 more
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The Effect of Oral Psyllium Herbal Laxative Powder in Prevention of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissure during Pregnancy, a Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2013 Background Pregnancy and delivery make susceptible women to hemorrhoidal disease and fissure during pregnancy because of an increase in abdominal pressure and constipation. Objectives We aimed to determine the preventative effect of psyllium powder (
Buddhike Sri Harsha Indrasena +10 more
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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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Anthraquinone laxatives use and colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies [PDF]
, 2022 This systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted to determine the effects of anthraquinone (AQ) laxatives on colorectal cancer (CRC). We searched PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and CENTRAL from inception until March 2021, for randomized ...
Mazzanti, Gabriela +15 more
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Health Science Reports, 2022 Background and Aims Bowel preparation affects the quality of colonoscopy. Reaching the optimal preparation has been a challenge for years. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is the sole FDA‐approved substance for this purpose. However, patients find it unpleasant
Amir Sadeghi +11 more
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Current management strategies and therapeutic targets in chronic constipation
Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 2011 Constipated patients who are refractory to simple lifestyle interventions will usually resort to laxatives, whether prescribed or over the counter. Clinical trial evidence is scarce for older medications such as laxatives, especially with a condition as ...
Anton Emmanuel
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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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