OBJETIVO: Avaliar o grau de adesão e a eficácia da fibra dietética no tratamento da
constipação intestinal funcional. MÉTODOS: Estudo clínico longitudinal, envolvendo 59 …

In this work, the solubility data of bisacodyl in N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), 1, 4-dioxane,
N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, 1-butanol, ethyl …

Aims: To study relationships between the number of pseudomelanosis coli cells and that of
colonic enteric neurons and interstitial cells of Cajal, which are significantly reduced …

Many herbal plants and medicinal foods with laxative effects have been reported as novel
therapeutic strategies for the treatment of constipation and its related diseases. Indeed …

Chronic use of anthraquinone laxatives has been blamed for the induction of habituation
and the development of colonic cancer, but there are no definitive studies which have …

Constipation is a highly prevalent and bothersome disorder that negatively affects patients'
social and professional lives and imposes a heavy economic burden on patients and …

In an ageing society, developing high-quality healthcare for older people becomes
increasingly important. This revised and updated fourth edition focuses on the key aspects of …

Chronic constipation is a frequently reported medical disorder that reduces patients' quality
of life and imposes a significant economic burden on the health care system. Symptoms of …

Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical
laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such …

In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, eg, formulations, used for
gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, eg, orthostatic lavage, eg, for …