Short Bowel Syndrome: Surgical Therapy [PDF]
Many surgical solutions to short bowel syndrome have been proposed; however, none has proven to be uniformly successful. Some of these solutions, combined with optimal medical management, may represent the patient's only hope for survival without ...
W Donald Buie +2 more
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Is homeopathic treatment more effective than giving time and attention to NHS patients with chronic complaints [PDF]
Many people seek individualised homeopathic treatment, however its use remains controversial. There have been suggestions that any improvement of the symptoms of those seeking individualised homeopathic treatment is solely down to the time and attention ...
Peckham, Emily Jane
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Short bowel syndrome: a clinical review
Short bowel syndrome (SBS), also known as intestinal failure, is characterised by the inadequate absorption of nutrients, owing to a reduction in small intestine resulting in the inability to maintain nutritional status with oral intake alone (Parrish ...
Mortimore, G., Boyer, H.
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General practitioners' perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome and beliefs about its management, compared with irritable bowel syndrome: qualitative study [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To compare general practitioners' perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome and to consider the implications of their perceptions for treatment.
Tom Sensky +11 more
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Factors associated with complementary and alternative medicine use in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a literature review [PDF]
Aim: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional bowel condition, which has substantial impact on quality of life and use of healthcare services.
Usher, Lee +3 more
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Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome:primary care based pragmatic randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Acupuncture is used by patients as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but the evidence on effectiveness is limited. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome in primary ...
Bloor, Karen +27 more
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Short Bowel Syndrome: clinical management
The management of a case of intestinal failure due to Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is described. Patients’ care needs an expert multidisciplinary approach.
Loris Pironi +4 more
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Case report: Congenital short bowel syndrome
Congenital short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a relatively rare condition as compared to acquired SBS. It is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Infants usually present with failure to thrive, recurrent vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important
Lalitha Palle, Balaji Reddy
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Short bowel syndrome: treatment options
Introduction: Short bowel syndrome (SBS) refers to the malabsorptive state that occurs following extensive intestinal resection and is associated with several complications.
Rosário Eça, Elisabete Barbosa
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General practitioners believe that hypnotherapy could be a useful treatment for irritable bowel syndrome in primary care. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition in general practice. It occurs in 10 to 20% of the population, but less than half seek medical assistance with the complaint.
de Lusignan Simon +11 more
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