Prevalence and patterns of laxative use in subjects with self-reported constipation: results from a multinational digestive health survey.

Background: Constipation is characterized by symptoms of straining, hard stool, difficult evacuation, and infrequent bowel movements. Online surveys provide valuable information about patients' perspectives, symptoms, management, treatment satisfaction, and risk factors.

Methods: This survey explored subject experiences involving 20 gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

Decision tree construction and cost-effectiveness analysis of treatment of ulcerative colitis with pentasa® mesalazine 2 g sachet.

Context: Unspecified Ulcerative Rectocolitis is a chronic disease that affects between 0.5 and 24.5/105 inhabitants in the world.

Long-term weight regain after gastric bypass: a 5-year prospective study.

Background: A certain weight gain occurs after obesity surgery compared to the lower weight usually observed between 18 and 24 months postsurgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate weight regain in patients submitted to gastric bypass over a 5-year follow-up period.

Materials And Methods: A longitudinal prospective study was conducted on 782 obese patients of both genders.