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Digestion: three common challenges
Gastritis, constipation, and diarrhea are three digestive and eliminative ailments that are quite common.
When fecal matter gets trapped in the walls of the intestines harmful bacteria can start to form.
Ironwood Raises $188 Million in IPO After Selling Shares at 30% Discount
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc., which is developing a drug to treat constipation, raised $188 million in its initial public offering today after selling shares at a discount of as much as 30 percent to the price sought.
Quintiles enters partnership with Movetis on constipation drug Resolor
The Quintiles headquarters building in Durham. Quintiles Transnational has entered into a partnership with Belgian pharmaceutical company Movetis NV to commercialize Movetis' new gastrointestinal product in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Ironwood Seeks 15% `Fair Value' IPO Premium as Investors Lose in New Deals
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Imperial Capital Group Inc. will lead the busiest week for U.S. initial public offerings in two months after the first deals of 2010 were reduced or postponed.
Small Bites: Fight irritable bowel syndrome with proper diet and exercise
Irritable bowel syndrome is described as a functional GI disorder. It is one that is not associated with a structural or biochemical problem.
Some fibre products pose choking hazard
Canadians taking natural health products containing the ingredient glucomannan should take it with a full glass of water or other fluid to avoid a choking risk, Health Canada advises.
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 29, 2010
Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com : Alzheimer's Disease Your loved one may be eligible for this study of an investigational drug if he or she has mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Currently recommended treatments of childhood constipation...
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How Do You Treat Constipation in Babies?
How do you treat constipation in babies? Constipation is more common in older kids but, at times, it can affect newborns and those just over 1 year of age.
The Dangers of Kardashian-Endorsed QuickTrim
I admit it. I'm a big fan of Kim Kardashian, even though she's famous for, well, being famous.
Assessment of Constipation in Children With Tracheostomy [Original Article]
Objective To determine the prevalence of constipation among children with tracheostomy tubes compared with children without tracheostomy tubes.
Uses, Side Effects, Interactions
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Dr. Gott: Exercise eases plantar faciitis
Dear Dr. Gott I suffered from plantar fasciitis until my doctor told me about a simple home remedy.
Common Cat Illness: Constipation
Cat owners can provide the best pet care possible and still occasionally have a constipated cat sometime during its lifetime.
Hey guys I've been having the constipation issue for about a week now. I've been able to go but of course it's so little it doesn't count! I've been having cramping and pressure down there My doctor told me I can take Miralax so I just started that today.. anyone else in the same boat? TodCat Updated 4 hours ago OMG yesterday I was in so much pain ...
Dr. Peter Gott healthy living Neti pots help relieve sinus, allergy problems
Q: My daughter is a college student majoring in musical theater. She has begun daily saline nasal rinses, where she puts saline up her nose using a special device.
What is milk of magnesia? Milk of magnesia is a saline type laxative. This means that the magnesia acts to pull a salt or saline solution into the intestines from the blood.
Constipation a common problem for toddlers
One of the fun things about being a pediatrician is that you get to spend a lot of time talking about poop.
10 Home Remedies to Relieve Constipation
Constipation can be uncomfortable, as well as painful. If you've ever suffered from constipation , then you know! And with all the decadent foods of the holiday season, you may be more than just a little "stopped up." The good news is that relief is within reach and not by resorting to expensive or harsh over-the-counter methods.
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