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Abstract The Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) recognized the need to define research priorities and identify knowledge gaps to guide future investigations in pediatric digestive health. Following international examples, SIGENP aimed to provide a structured framework that aligns scientific innovation with ...
Carlo Agostoni +46 more
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Ovarian cancer risk and use of phenolphthalein-containing laxatives
Purpose Experimental studies in rodents demonstrated the carcinogenic potential of phenolphthalein, the active ingredient in some laxatives, administered at doses similar to the dose that could be used by humans.
Longnecker, Matthew P. +2 more
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Abstract Gastrointestinal dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a core feature of Parkinson's disease (PD), affecting quality of life, nutrition, medication response, and potentially the earliest stages of pathogenesis. This perspective traces the evolution of the gut from a neglected source of non‐motor symptoms to a central component of ...
Filip Scheperjans +4 more
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APPLICATION OF A COMBINATION LAXATIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONSTIPATION IN PATIENTS WITH PROLONGED USE OF IRRITANT LAXATIVES [PDF]
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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Emergencies in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Emergencies are frequent in people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pALS), especially as the disease progresses, and can necessitate urgent evaluation and intervention. Progressive weakness in ALS inevitably increases fall risk, making discussion of fall prevention strategies integral to caring for pALS.
S. Pinar Uysal +9 more
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Pseudohyperaldosteronism from liquorice-containing laxatives
Four cases of pseudohyperaldosteronism due to chronic ingestion of liquorice-containing laxatives are described. All patients had hypertension and hypokalemia with suppression of plasma renin activity and aldosterone; the diagnosis was based only on ...
ZAMPOLLO V +4 more
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Will the Use of Fiber be as Effective as Laxatives in Relieving Constipation in the Geriatric Population? [PDF]
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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Factors predicting use of laxatives in outpatients stabilized on clozapine
Constipation is a common and sometimes fatal side effect of clozapine treatment. In this study, we aimed to identify factors associated with clozapine-induced constipation. Data on 202 outpatients stabilized on clozapine treatment were collected.
Bailey, Loren +4 more
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Abstract Background When critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition (EN) develop diarrhea, clinicians often reduce or discontinue EN, although evidence supporting this practice is limited. We examined the association between EN management after diarrhea and diarrhea volume in critical care patients.
Ryohei Yamamoto +4 more
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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 +6 more
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