Prep for colonoscopy usually involves a laxative beverage to clean you out before providers examine the bowels. Here’s what ...

2-l PEG-3350 powder plus bisacodyl (10 mg) or 2-l PEG-3350 powder with lubiprostone (24 µg). Four liter PEG preparation was more effective at bowel cleansing (average Ottawa score: 5.1 ...

We compared the mean (SE of mean) AUC using Student's t test. To compare the effect of erythromycin and bisacodyl on colon contractions, we used McNemar's test for disagreement. BMC Gastroenterol ...

Nearly two-thirds of pregnant women report bloating during their first trimester, research shows.[1]#1 So if you notice a balloon-like belly after you’ve been trying to conceive, it's possible that ...

Colón booked her ticket to Mexico in July, when she was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico. Aged 37, she is among the beneficiaries of this year’s rule change by the Miss Universe Organization ...

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The journal ...

Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests Aug. 14, 2024 — A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young ...

A man was handed a devastating diagnosis two years after he threw away his bowel screening kit. Craig Allen binned the kit he received after turning 50 as he believed he didn't need to worry about ...

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Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, is caused by genetic and environmental factors disrupting gut homeostasis. This Review describes the role of pathobionts in the ...