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Investigational new drug may be safe for patients with mild cognitive impairment, dementia

A small, preliminary study of an investigational new drug being studied for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease suggests it is safe and may be associated with improvements in executive function, thinking and memory skills.

31 Mar 2022

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

In this interview, we speak to Cynthia Bailey and Dr. Yan Katsnelson about the importance of spreading awareness surrounding fibroids.

9 Mar 2022

Touch-sensing protein in the gut likely plays a key role in constipation

When we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been – how?

8 Mar 2022

Phase 2/3 study of oral RHB-107 in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients shows promising results

RedHill Biopharma Ltd., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 2 part of the Phase 2/3 study of once-daily oral RHB-107 (upamostat) in non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19 patients, predominantly conducted in the U.S. (60/61 patients) as well as South Africa.

1 Mar 2022

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom may also be struggling with gastrointestinal or digestive issues, including constipation and diarrhea.

25 Feb 2022

Study suggests history of childhood traumas may increase the risk of long COVID

In a new study, researchers found childhood trauma to be a risk factor for post-coronavirus disease.

25 Feb 2022

Scientific review highlights the impact of coffee on digestive organs

A new scientific review, published in Nutrients, highlights coffee's effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion.

19 Jan 2022

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Mauro D’Amato about how there could be clues about the regularity of bowel movements within our genes.

24 Dec 2021

Doctors advised to prescribe fewer antidepressants and for shorter periods of time

Doctors should prescribe fewer antidepressants and for shorter periods of time, because of the ongoing uncertainties about their effectiveness and the potential severity and durability of the withdrawal symptoms associated with them, suggests a review of the evidence on antidepressant use, published online in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.

21 Dec 2021

A nematode infection can become severe and deadly with the use of corticosteroids

Healthcare workers in tropical and sub-tropical settings where strongyloidiasis is prevalent or caring for patients who have travelled to such areas, need to maintain a high level of awareness about the use of corticosteroids, including when this class of anti-inflammatories is given to patients suspected of infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 Dec 2021

Specific diets have less effect on IBS symptoms than expected

Many IBS sufferers avoid certain types of food and often exclude gluten. However, a large new study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University, Sweden, does not show a relationship between high intake of gluten and increased IBS symptoms.

16 Dec 2021

Woman's race/ethnicity and menopause status may partially determine the severity of GI symptoms

Hormonal changes during the menopause transition have been shown to affect a woman's gastrointestinal (GI) functions with some unpleasant results such as nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain.

8 Dec 2021

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy today [8 December].

7 Dec 2021

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation. The findings were published in the journal Nutrients.

6 Dec 2021

Experts offers top five holiday travel safety tips for families

With a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children ages 5 and up, families may be planning long awaited holiday travel.

17 Nov 2021

Educational program on anticholinergic burden aims to improve health outcomes of older people

Falls, confusion, cognitive decline, dry mouth, constipation and urinary retention. In a new NPS MedicineWise podcast episode released today, Dr Kate Annear, NPS MedicineWise medical adviser and GP talks about the new NPS MedicineWise educational program on the cumulative effects of anticholinergic medicines.

15 Nov 2021

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients with gastrointestinal diseases

University of Calgary researchers probing the gut -; "the inner tube of life" -; have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage or gastrointestinal disease.

12 Nov 2021

Constipation News and Research

Latest Constipation News and Research

Investigational new drug may be safe for patients with mild cognitive impairment, dementia

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

Touch-sensing protein in the gut likely plays a key role in constipation

Phase 2/3 study of oral RHB-107 in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients shows promising results

Study identifies specific RNA biomarkers linked to gastrointestinal issues in kids with autism

Study suggests history of childhood traumas may increase the risk of long COVID

Scientific review highlights the impact of coffee on digestive organs

Are our bowel habits written in our DNA?

Doctors advised to prescribe fewer antidepressants and for shorter periods of time

A nematode infection can become severe and deadly with the use of corticosteroids

Specific diets have less effect on IBS symptoms than expected

Woman's race/ethnicity and menopause status may partially determine the severity of GI symptoms

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

Experts offers top five holiday travel safety tips for families

Educational program on anticholinergic burden aims to improve health outcomes of older people

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients with gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers identify new symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer

Research reveals how gut macrophages respond to prior infection by shielding enteric neurons

Identification of long COVID patients using big data

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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Latest Constipation News and Research

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