Tag: Irregularity / Constipation
FDA Approves Linzess to Treat Constipation in Children, Teens
Linzess now approved for functional constipation in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years
Guidelines Developed for Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Strong recommendations made for use of polyethylene glycol, sodium picosulfate, linaclotide, plecanatide, and prucalopride
Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?
Recently FDA-approved pill, Vibrant, stimulates the colon, causing muscle contractions that move food out
ENT-01 Safe, Improves Constipation in Patients With Parkinson Disease
Improvement seen in weekly complete spontaneous bowel movement rate and in secondary end points
Sensory Sensitivity Tied to Constipation in Young Children
Feeding problems due to sensory sensitivities common in children with constipation
AGA Issues Guidelines for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Laxatives are first-line agents for opioid-induced constipation, followed by PAMORAs for refractory OIC
Naloxegol Has No Effect on Opioid Dose in Opioid-Tied Constipation
Centrally-mediated analgesia was maintained during treatment with naloxegol in noncancer pain, OIC
Rate of X-Ray Can Be Reduced for Constipation in Pediatric ER
Rational subgrouping, stratification on statistical process control charts can cut abdominal radiographs
FDA Approves Trulance for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Drug designed to stimulate secretion of intestinal fluid
Pelvic Physical Therapy Effective for Functional Constipation
More effective than standard medical care for most outcomes in children with functional constipation
