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Plecanatide safe, effective for chronic constipation
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Publish date: October 22, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Two new studies suggest that the peptide plecanatide is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation. The...
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IBD medical homes dramatically cut ED visits, hospitalizations
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- Jim Kling
Publish date: October 21, 2016
A collaborative care approach to patients with IBD dramatically reduced emergency department visits and hospitalizations and also boosted quality...
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Ozanimod has lasting effect on ulcerative colitis
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- Jim Kling
Publish date: October 20, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Ozanimod has a lasting effect on symptoms of ulcerative colitis, according to results from an open-label study presented at the annual...
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Pregabalin reduces pain in IBS patients
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Publish date: October 18, 2016
In a pilot study, pregabalin reduced pain scores and diarrhea in patients with IBS and moderate to severe abdominal pain.