constipation
Dried Fruit Improves Chronic Constipation, Study Finds
Investigators found that a four-week diet of daily dried fruit increased stool weight and frequency in patients ...
JULY 15, 2025
Low-Volume Prep Superior to 2-L PEG In Patients With Comorbidities
Recently, a low-volume preparation was found to be superior to a higher volume 2-L prep in certain patients.
APRIL 9, 2025
A Gastroenterologist’s Guide To Bowel Preparation
As the leading GI procedure in the US, colonoscopy is an important tool for colorectal cancer screening, ...
MARCH 14, 2025
Nutrition: A Key Component of IBD Treatment
Understanding the nutritional impacts of disease and nutritional therapies is essential for the effective ...
MARCH 13, 2025
Practical Strategies To Help Patients Optimize Bowel Prep
Can you identify patients in your practice with a high risk for inadequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy?
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Increased Constipation Risk Seen With Anti-Obesity Drugs, Particularly in Black Patients
The use of anti-obesity medications has increased in recent years, but few data exist on the effect of these ...
MAY 29, 2024
Emerging Treatments for Chronic Constipation and Defecation Disorders
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem afflicting 15% of people of all ages worldwide.
MAY 29, 2024
Anorectal Biofeedback Found Effective in Children With Bowel Elimination Disorders
Anorectal biofeedback therapy benefited 84% of pediatric patients with bowel elimination disorders in new research.
APRIL 15, 2024
EGD and Colonoscopy in Children With Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities
Pre-procedure preparation can entail significant potential challenges in children with intellectual and ...
APRIL 5, 2024
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Guideline Helps Clinicians Select Evidence-Based Therapy
It can be difficult to navigate pharmacologic treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation.
MARCH 5, 2024
New AGA-ACG Joint Guideline on Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
The AGA and ACG recently released an updated clinical guideline on the pharmacologic management of chronic ...
OCTOBER 21, 2023
FDA Determines REMS for Alosetron No Longer Necessary
The FDA has determined Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for the irritable bowel syndrome drug alosetron ...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
