FDA approves first treatment for pediatric functional constipation
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age. Linzess is the first treatment for pediatric functional constipation. The recommended dosage in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years is 72 mcg orally once daily. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 12, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
The 1 Thing Gastro Doctors Do When They’re Constipated On Vacation
These expert-approved tips will help get things moving so you're not uncomfortable on your trip. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 1 Thing Gastro Doctors Do When They're Constipated On Vacation
These expert-approved tips will help get things moving so you're not uncomfortable on your trip. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Some High or Low FODMAPs Foods?
Discussion
FODMAPs is an acronym standing for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. It is a diet strategy which has shown improvement for some adult patients with functional abdominal pain including some with irritable bowel syndrome. The evidence in pediatrics is murky and more well-designed studies are needed; however such studies are difficult to complete. In general, there are 3 phases to this dietary strategy:
Avoidance of all high FODMAP foods for 2-6 weeks. In some adult studies there has been improvement in 1 week. Especially in the pediatric age group, some people will only res...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 12, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Doctors said my three-year-old had constipation - but it turned out to be stage four cancer
Chiefs at Warrington Hospital, where Ella's cancer was missed, have now launched an inquiry into claims that doctors repeatedly missed crucial warning signs of Ella's cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 -- People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know it is a highly unpleasant chronic condition that can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.
Here, experts will unravel the mysteries of IBS, exploring... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
New Chronic Constipation Guideline Weighs Treatment Options New Chronic Constipation Guideline Weighs Treatment Options
Evidence for a range of prescription and over-the-counter therapies, along with specific recommendations for implementing them, are laid out in a joint AGA-ACG guideline.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Brits share most embarrassing gut-related moments - like breaking wind in public
Brits suffer from symptoms such as constipation or diarrhoea at least once a week - but more than half don't think their gut health is a big issue. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Guidelines Developed for Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 -- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why So Many Black Women Die in Pregnancy
BIRMINGHAM — Angelica Lyons knew it was dangerous for Black women to give birth in America.
As a public health instructor, she taught college students about racial health disparities, including the fact that Black women in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely to die during pregnancy or delivery than any other race. Her home state of Alabama has the third-highest maternal mortality rate in the nation.
Then, in 2019, it nearly happened to her.
What should have been a joyous first pregnancy quickly turned into a nightmare when she began to suffer debilitating stomach pain.
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Source: TIME: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kat Stafford / AP Tags: Uncategorized Public Health wire Source Type: news
Janssen to Highlight Scientific Advances and Commitment to Transform Cancer Care at ASCO and EHA with More than 90 Presentations Showcasing Robust, Differentiated Portfolio and Pipeline in Hematologic Malignancies and Solid Tumors
This study evaluates an investigational combination regimen of IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) plus venetoclax (I+V) for newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), (Abstracts #7535 and #P617, respectively).Advancing the Science of Solid Tumors Through Precision MedicineJanssen’s continued innovation in solid tumors focuses on advancing precision medicine options for patients with biomarker-driven disease who have limited targeted treatment options and moving patients into earlier lines of therapy when treatments may be more effective. Lung CancerAn oral presentation will report ...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
' I Quit Eating Meat, My Gut Health Improved Drastically '
For as long as I could remember, I have had severe abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. This was heightened after I ate food and would linger for most of the day. It would be painful to the point where it affected my ability to go about my day and function at work. I'd also have backaches,…#b12 #vietnamese #tiffanybach (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'A&E medics thought my toddler's huge tumour was constipation'
Gracie's parents are desperately fundraising to take her overseas for medical treatment. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Feeling Stuck Does to Your Body
Have you ever felt frozen, as if you can’t seem to move forward in life? Perhaps it’s as if you can’t seem to move on from a trauma or a heartbreak—or you can’t tap into the passion or enthusiasm that once came so easily. Maybe you’re so unmotivated at work that you spend time fantasizing about “getting away” somewhere you can’t quite name.
Whatever the cause, you have no idea what to do next—what change to make, what specialist to see.
Or maybe even how to get out of bed.
It’s natural for all of us in life, at some point, to feel stuck. Our juice is meant t...
Source: TIME: Health - May 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dr. Gladys McGarey Tags: Uncategorized freelance health Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person's quality of life. IBS affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. "Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 10% of U.S. adults," says Dr. Brian Lacy, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 27, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
