Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United
States (1) Colonoscopy can prevent CRC by the detection and removal of precancerous …

Bowel preparation is a core issue in colonoscopy, as it is closely related to the quality of the
procedure. Patients often find that bowel preparation is the most unpleasant part of the …

BACKGROUND: The quality of colon cleansing is a major determinant of quality of
colonoscopy. To our knowledge, the impact of bowel preparation on the quality of …

Colonoscopy is the current standard method for evaluation of the colon. Diagnostic accuracy
and therapeutic safety of colonoscopy depends on the quality of the colonic cleansing or …

BACKGROUND: Colonoscopy preparation regimens are poorly tolerated, requiring the use
of a large volume of an unpalatable solution and diet restriction for adequate cleansing. The …

INTRODUCTION: The increased demand for colonoscopy, coupled with the introduction of
new bowel cleansing preparations and recent caution advisories in Canada, has prompted …

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 and lactulose were compared in an unblinded, randomized,
crossover design for treatment of constipation in 37 children aged 2 to 16 years. Subjects …

Background Children with functional constipation and encopresis benefit from behavior
modification and from long-term laxative medication. Polyethylene glycol without electrolytes …

Background Sodium‐phosphate enemas are widely used to treat constipation, and are
rarely associated with side effects. Aim A systematic review of the literature was conducted …

Nature gifts medicinal plants with the untapped and boundless treasure of active chemical
constituents with significant therapeutic potential that makes these plants a beneficial source …