Constipation - news item 1 of 46
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Images in clinical medicine: giant ovarian cyst
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A 24-year-old woman (gravida 0, para 0) presented with a history of progressive abdominal distention during the previous year, accompanied by early satiety and constipation. There was no history of ... (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 14 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 2 of 46
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Colonic enemas effective for dysfunctional voiding in children with constipation
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Dysfunctional voiding combined with chronic constipation can be cured by a course of colonic washout enemas, according to results of a Dutch study published in the April issue of Urology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 13 May 2008 2:21:18 pm
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Constipation - news item 3 of 46
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[neurogastroenterology] prevalence and risk factors for abdominal bloating and visible distention: a population-based study
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Background: Abdominal bloating and visible distention are common yet poorly understood symptoms. Epidemiological data distinguishing visible distention from bloating are not available. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and potential risk factors for abdominal bloating and visible distention separately in a representative US population, and their association with other functional...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 13 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 4 of 46
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Lubiprostone approved for ibs with constipation in us women.
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(Source: Inpharma)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Mon, 12 May 2008 10:31:18 pm
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Constipation - news item 5 of 46
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Enemas can help children with voiding problems
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Urination problems coupled with chronic constipation in children can be cured by enemas, according to the results of a Dutch study in the journal Urology. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Mon, 12 May 2008 9:58:53 pm
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New study suggests tapentadol ir for acute pain is associated with improved gastrointestinal tolerability compared to oxycodone ir
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Many strong acting pain medications have bothersome side effects. These can include nausea and vomiting with short-term use, and constipation with longer, chronic use. Such symptoms can lead patients to discontinue treatment, adding additional complications to pain management for physicians. (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Sun, 11 May 2008 7:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 7 of 46
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Integrative review of research on general health status and prevalence of common physical health conditions of women after childbirth.
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Related Articles Integrative Review of Research on General Health Status and Prevalence of Common Physical Health Conditions of Women After Childbirth. Womens Health Issues. 2008 May 10; Authors: Cheng CY, Li Q PURPOSE: Postpartum mothers experience certain physical health conditions that may affect their quality of life, future health, and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Sat, 10 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 8 of 46
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The fda's decision-making process: isn't it time to temper the principle of protective paternalism?
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The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 103, Issue 5, Page 1226-1227, May 2008. The authors conducted a well-designed, multinational, large study of women younger than 65 yr of age with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a mixed pattern of diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M) or constipation (IBS-C) and showed that a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 9 May 2008 4:39:13 pm
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Constipation - news item 9 of 46
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Tegaserod for female patients suffering from ibs with mixed bowel habits or constipation: a randomized controlled trial
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The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 103, Issue 5, Page 1217-1225, May 2008. OBJECTIVES: Though the greatest proportion of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients report a mixed bowel pattern (IBS-Mixed), no available therapies have been rigorously evaluated in this subgroup. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety ... (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 9 May 2008 4:37:38 pm
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Constipation - news item 10 of 46
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Recent developments in gastrointestinal prokinetic agents
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Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents , May 2008, Vol. 18, No. 5, Pages 501-514. Background: Prokinetic agents are employed to reverse impaired gastrointestinal motility arising from functional disorders such as constipation-dependent irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, as well as chronic constipation and gastro-... (Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 9 May 2008 5:43:26 am
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Constipation - news item 11 of 46
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Histochemical staining of rectal suction biopsies as the first investigation in patients with chronic constipation
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Abstract Rectal suction biopsy (RSB) is the gold standard diagnostic procedure for disorders of bowel motility. This study describes our experience with RSB stained with histochemistry as the first diagnostic approach in a large series of patients presenting with chronic constipation. Between 1993 and 2005, 766 children underwent RSB for persistent...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 8 May 2008 6:08:29 am
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Gene therapy of cav1.2 channel with vip and vip receptor agonists and antagonists: a novel approach to designing pro-motility and anti-motility agents.
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Related Articles GENE THERAPY of Cav1.2 CHANNEL WITH VIP AND VIP RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS: A NOVEL APPROACH TO DESIGNING PRO-MOTILITY AND ANTI-MOTILITY AGENTS. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2008 May 8; Authors: Shi XZ, Sarna SK Recent findings show that the enteric neurotransmitter VIP enhances gene transcription of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 8 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 13 of 46
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Pathophysiology of constipation in the older adult.
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Related Articles Pathophysiology of constipation in the older adult. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 May 7;14(17):2631-8 Authors: McCrea GL, Miaskowski C, Stotts NA, Macera L, Varma MG This review provides information on the definition of constipation, normal continence and defecation and a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of constipation. In addition,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 7 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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The effects of exercise upon symptoms and quality of life in patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial
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Int J Sports MedDOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038600AbstractWhile it seems intuitively appealing to promote participation in regular exercise in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, limited randomised controlled trial evidence exists to support this recommendation. We examined the feasibility and effects of an exercise intervention upon quality of life and irritable bowel symptoms...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 6 May 2008 11:06:52 pm
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Health-related quality of life outcomes in disease-free survivors of mid-low rectal cancer after curative surgery
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Abstract Background The main objective of this study was to investigate health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in terms of symptoms and functional outcomes in disease-free survivors of rectal cancer. Methods Consecutive patients (n = 117) who underwent curative surgery for rectal cancer with a minimum of 2 years’ follow-up and whose disease had not recurred...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 6 May 2008 7:11:25 pm
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Constipation - news item 16 of 46
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Fda approves relistor for treatment of opioid-induced constipation
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Relistor™ (methylnaltrexone bromide) subcutaneous injection for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced illness who are receiving palliative care, when response to laxative therapy has not been sufficient. (Source: Growth House News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 6 May 2008 4:41:00 pm
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Constipation - news item 17 of 46
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Relationship between nutritional status and quality of life in patients with cancer.
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Related Articles Relationship between nutritional status and quality of life in patients with cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2008 May 6; Authors: Nourissat A, Vasson MP, Merrouche Y, Bouteloup C, Goutte M, Mille D, Jacquin JP, Collard O, Michaud P, Chauvin F Patients with cancer frequently suffer a deteriorated quality of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 6 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Ketogenic diet useful for treatment-intractable childhood epilepsy?
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A study published early online in The Lancet Neurology has investigated the use of a ketogenic diet for the treatment of childhood epilepsy. According to the researchers, although the exact mechanism of action of a ketogenic diet is still unclear, the high fat and restricted carbohydrate content of the diet...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Tue, 6 May 2008 12:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 19 of 46
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Review article: self-report measures to evaluate constipation
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To date, no systematic evaluation has been made of the published measures of constipation. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Mon, 5 May 2008 7:17:13 pm
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Constipation - news item 20 of 46
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Methylnaltrexone gets us approval for constipation
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(Source: Inpharma)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Mon, 5 May 2008 6:34:12 am
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Constipation - news item 21 of 46
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Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced illness: a double-blind, randomized, parallel group, dose-ranging study
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J Pain Symptom Manage 2008;35(5):458-68 (Source: Palliative Care JournalClub - Selected Articles)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Mon, 5 May 2008 5:05:39 am
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Constipation - news item 22 of 46
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A comparison of sennosides-based bowel protocols with and without docusate in hospitalized patients with cancer
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Journal of Palliative Medicine May 2008, Vol. 11, No. 4: 575-581. ABSTRACT Background: Constipation is a common and distressing condition in patients with cancer, especially those taking opioid analgesics. Many institutions prevent and treat constipation with titrated laxatives, which is known as a bowel protocol. An ... (Source: Journal of Palliative...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 2 May 2008 3:30:21 pm
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The ketogenic diet for the treatment of childhood epilepsy: a randomised controlled trial.
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The ketogenic diet for the treatment of childhood epilepsy: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol. 2008 May 2; Authors: Neal EG, Chaffe H, Schwartz RH, Lawson MS, Edwards N, Fitzsimmons G, Whitney A, Cross JH BACKGROUND: The ketogenic diet has been widely and successfully used to treat children with drug-resistant...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 2 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 24 of 46
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Prospective study of motor, sensory, psychologic, and autonomic functions in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
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Prospective Study of Motor, Sensory, Psychologic, and Autonomic Functions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 May 2; Authors: Camilleri M, McKinzie S, Busciglio I, Low PA, Sweetser S, Burton D, Baxter K, Ryks M, Zinsmeister AR BACKGROUND & AIMS: The aim of this study was to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 2 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 25 of 46
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Fda approves lubiprostone (amitiza) for ibs with constipation
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Constipation drug lubiprostone is granted FDA approval for new indication. (Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Fri, 2 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 26 of 46
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Amitiza treats irritable bowel with constipation
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Title: Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With ConstipationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 7:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 27 of 46
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Persistent symptoms after elective sigmoid resection for diverticulitis
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Purpose Despite technically successful surgery for diverticular disease, a significant group of patients who experience persistent or recurrent symptoms remains. This study was designed to determine the incidence and pattern of persistent symptoms and their association with peroperative parameters. Methods Follow-up (33 (range, 4–72) months) through structured interviews with patients who had...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 5:58:28 am
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Constipation - news item 28 of 46
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U.s. fda approves irritable bowel drug
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The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first U.S. drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult women. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 5:29:00 am
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Constipation - news item 29 of 46
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Clinical challenges and images in gi. chronic constipation secondary to bilateral internal iliac artery aneurysms.
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Related Articles Clinical challenges and images in GI. Chronic constipation secondary to bilateral internal iliac artery aneurysms. Gastroenterology. 2008 May;134(5):1294, 1636 Authors: Gladman MA, Sayer GL PMID: 18471505 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Gastroenterology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 30 of 46
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Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer.
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Related Articles Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2008 May;35(3):431-42 Authors: Hughes D, Ladas E, Rooney D, Kelly K Purpose/Objectives: To review relevant literature about massage therapy to assess the feasibility of integrating the body-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice as...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Phase i/ii trial of docetaxel and concurrent radiation therapy in localized high risk prostate cancer (agusg 03-10).
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Related Articles Phase I/II trial of docetaxel and concurrent radiation therapy in localized high risk prostate cancer (AGUSG 03-10). Urol Oncol. 2008 May-Jun;26(3):276-80 Authors: Perrotti M, Doyle T, Kumar P, McLeod D, Badger W, Prater S, Moran M, Rosenberg S, Bonatsos C, Kreitner C, Kiehl R, Chang T, Kolodziej M...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Rectothecal fistula secondary to an anterior sacral meningocele.
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Rectothecal fistula secondary to an anterior sacral meningocele. J Neurosurg Spine. 2008 May;8(5):487-9 Authors: Sánchez AA, Iglesias CD, López CD, Cecilia DM, Gómez JA, Barbadillo JG, Peña SR check mark A rectothecal fistula secondary to anterior sacral meningocele is an extremely rare disease. To the authors' knowledge, only 2 cases...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 33 of 46
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Behavioral therapy for childhood constipation: a randomized, controlled trial
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OBJECTIVE. It has been suggested that the addition of behavioral interventions to laxative therapy improves continence in children with functional fecal incontinence associated with constipation. Our aim was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of behavioral therapy with laxatives compared with conventional treatment in treating functional constipation in childhood. PATIENTS AND...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 34 of 46
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Lubiprostone (amitiza) approved in us for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in female adults
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The FDA has approved lubiprostone (Amitiza®) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in female adults. The drug, which selectively activates type-2 chloride channels in the intestinal lumen to enhance intestinal motility and passage of stool, is already approved in the US for the treatment of chronic idiopathic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 am
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Sucampo pharmaceuticals obtains fda approval for amitiza(r) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adult women
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Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCMP, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502, Takeda) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., announced that the U.S. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:00:00 pm
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Constipation - news item 36 of 46
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Fda backs irritable bowel treatment
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US Food and Drug Administration approves IBS constipation treatment (Source: Pharmacy Europe)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:22:57 pm
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Impact of ibs with constipation and chronic constipation on women's health: current concepts and considerations
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IBS and chronic constipation are functional gastrointestinal disorders that are more prevalent in women and associated with increased healthcare costs and decreased health-related quality of life. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 4:00:00 pm
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Fda approves lubiprostone (amitiza) for women with ibs with constipation
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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The FDA has approved lubiprostone (Amitiza) for women 18 or older with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). (Source: MedPage Today Product Alert)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 3:27:28 pm
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Sucampo pharmaceuticals wins fda approval for ibs drug
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Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received regulatory approval, a biotech company's highest achievement, for its trademark drug to be the country's first to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women. (SCMP) (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 2:07:06 pm
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Constipation - news item 40 of 46
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Sucampo pharmaceuticals obtains fda approval for amitiza for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adult women
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BETHESDA, Md. & DEERFIELD, Ill. & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2008 - Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., today announced... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:03 pm
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Constipation - news item 41 of 46
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Fda approves amitiza for ibs-c - only drug available in usa for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Amitiza (lubiprostone) for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adult women aged 18 and over. There is currently no prescription drug therapy for IBS-C. With this approval, Amitiza becomes the only FDA-approved medical treatment for IBS-C available in the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 42 of 46
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Slow transit constipation: a review of a colonic functional disorder
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2008; 21: 146-152DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075864ABSTRACTConstipation is a common gastrointestinal complaint that can cause significant physical and psychosocial problems. It has been categorized as slow transit constipation, normal transit constipation, and obstructed defecation. Both the definition and pathophysiology of constipation are unclear, but attempts to describe...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:27:44 am
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Constipation - news item 43 of 46
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Paradoxical puborectalis contraction and increased perineal descent
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2008; 21: 138-145DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075863ABSTRACTParadoxical puborectalis contraction and increased perineal descent are two forms of functional constipation presenting as challenging diagnostic and treatment dilemmas to the clinician. In the evaluation of these disorders, the clinician should take special care to exclude anatomic disorders leading to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:27:44 am
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Anorectal physiologic evaluation of constipation
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2008; 21: 114-121DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075860ABSTRACTChronic constipation is a widespread problem which affects ~63 million people in North America alone. Although the majority of patients respond to changes in dietary fiber and water intake, as well as the judicious use of laxatives, a small portion will...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:27:44 am
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Constipation - news item 45 of 46
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Fda approves first drug for ibs with constipation
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(Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 4:00:00 am
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Constipation - news item 46 of 46
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Fda approves irritable bowel drug
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first U.S. drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult women, a medicine marketed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co and its developer, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Constipation Wed, 30 Apr 2008 1:46:02 am
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