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Constipation
Independent review of chronic constipation published
February 3rd, 2005
Results from an extensive, independent review into existing evidence on chronic constipation and the treatment thereof were published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, showing that many of the popular and strongly held beliefs surrounding this disorder are not evidence based. The review was undertaken by four leading experts, from Europe and the U.S., in the field of gastroenterology and the results of their findings are presented in the "Myths and Misconceptions About Chronic Constipation" paper. The purpose of the review, conducted over a 5-month period, was to examine all documentation and available evidence of widely held...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-03)
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