Study findings show improvement in work attendance after consistent treatment of IBS
... that treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation may have a significant impact on absenteeism from ...of tegaserod in patients with IBS characterized by constipation at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. "IBS symptoms o...New studies examine the evidence on probiotics in IBS
...ency of bowel movements in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea the two ends of the spectrum in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Probiotics, viable microorganisms with beneficial physiologic or therapeutic activities, were the subject of several analyses presented at the 70th Annual Scientific Meetin...Physical inactivity worsens GI symptoms in obese people
...ase in GI symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Obesity is a...was associated with an increase in abdominal pain, constipation and bloating. Of those participating in the study, more than 13 percent had IBS and nearly 6 percen...Blood testing links common foods and IBS
...stent for three subgroups of IBS tested (diarrhea, constipation and alternators). No significant difference was observed in skin prick testing or IgE antibody titers to these food antigens in IBS patients. "Symptoms from the irritable bowel syndrome can compromise the quality life," states corresponding author D...One-drug therapy works for bipolar disorder
...ation (31%), sleepiness (26%), dizziness (20%) and constipation (11%). The research was supported by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. This study was first presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association....Data further examines Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) treatment for bipolar depression
...d dry mouth, sedation or somnolence, dizziness and constipation 1 "Improved quality of life is key in helping patients manage bipolar disorder symptoms," said Wayne Macfadden, M.D., U.S. Medical Director for SEROQUEL. "The results of this analysis are exciting, and reinforce the importance of additional inves...Combating fatigue associated with liver disease
...e those taking the placebo did not. However, since constipation is a major side effect of ondansetron and patients...fects before the trial began, those suffering from constipation most likely realized they were taking the drug, which may have influenced how they perceived their f...Narcotic drugs effective for severe, chronic pain in older patients
...ents than younger ones, Palmer said. Sedation and constipation are the main opioid side effects, but these can be managed by modifying the selection of the opioid, the dosage and proper bowel medications. Researchers examined the medical records of 206 patients who had been treated for two years for severe, non-...As morphine turns 200, drug that blocks its side effects reveals new secrets
...se 3 trial of MNTX for treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced medical illness has been completed and results from a second trial were reported May 17 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. Progenix has a target date of New Drug Application submission in late 2005...Physiotherapists cure incontinence
...ctive tissue, be overweight, have a chronic cough, constipation or have had surgery," Neumann said. While women are the main sufferers, incontinence can also be a problem for men, especially after prostate surgery. "For a long time stress incontinence was treated by surgical procedures without going through physi......of action, for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and associated symptoms in adults. Adminis...for the millions of people who suffer from chronic constipation and its difficult symptoms," said Sachiko Kuno, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Suca...