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Publication Metadata only Comparison of the constipation assessment scale and plain abdominal radiography in the assessment of constipation in advanced cancer patients(2011-08-01) Kittiphon Nagaviroj; Woon Chai Yong; Konrad Fassbender; George Zhu; Doreen Oneschuk; Mahidol University; Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; University of Alberta; Cross Cancer InstituteContext: Constipation is a distressing condition for advanced cancer patients and is frequently underdiagnosed. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to determine if a strong correlation existed between the use of the Constipation... Assessment Scale (CAS) and a plain abdominal radiograph in the interpretation of constipation in patients with advanced cancer. The secondary aim of the study was to compare the plain film radiographic constipation scores among three palliative medicinePublication Open Access The Effects of a Constipation Prevention Program on Incidence and Severity of Constipation in Hospitalized Elderly undergoing Hip Surgery(2011) พวงผกา มั่นหมาย; Poungpaka Monmai; สุภาพ อารีเอื้อ; Suparb Aree-Ue; พรรณวดี พุธวัฒนะ; Panwadee Putwatana; วิโรจน์ กวินวงศ์โกวิท; Viroj Kawinwonggowit; มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล. คณะแพทยศาสตร์โรงพยาบาลรามาธิบดี. ภาควิชาออร์โธปิดิกส์; มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล. คณะแพทยศาสตร์โรงพยาบาลรามาธิบดี. โรงเรียนพยาบาลรามาธิบดี; มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล. โรงพยาบาลรามาธิบดี. ฝ่ายการพยาบาลPurpose: To examine the effects of constipation prevention program on incidence and severity ofconstipation in hospitalized elderly undergoing hip surgery. Design: Quasi-experimental design. Methods: The sample consisted of 60 hospitalized...,the bowel pattern assessment form, and the constipation risk assessment form. Constipation wasevaluated by the frequency of defecation from the first to the fifth postoperative day, from 3 days beforesurgery to 5 days post operation, and the first dayPublication Metadata only Bulgarian yogurt relieved symptoms and distress and increased fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women: A randomized, blinded crossover controlled trial(2021-03-01) Rata Khuropakhonphong; Kanyawee Whanmek; Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee; Wimonphan Chathiran; Warangkana Srichamnong; Chalat Santivarangkna; Dunyaporn Trachootham; Mahidol Universityculture on defecation, constipation symptoms, mood, and fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women. Method: A randomized, double-blinded, crossover-controlled trial was conducted in thirty-one healthy constipated women without irritable... interventions. Outcome included defecation frequency and fecal characteristics (Bristol stool scale), constipation symptoms (Constipation Assessment Scale and ROME IV criteria), mood (distress thermometer), and constipation-related quality of life (CRQoItem Metadata only Toxicological Evaluation of Sargassum polycystum in Mice with Loperamide-Induced Constipation(2024-10-01) Tipbunjong C.; Hengpratom T.; Peerakietkhajorn S.; Mayakun J.; Huipao N.; Khuituan P.; Surinlert P.; Pholpramool C.; Tipbunjong C.; Mahidol UniversityConstipation gradually increases in people after the age of 50 years leading to difficulty in stool passage. Until now, there have been no effective drugs without side effects. This study investigated the preventive potential and toxicity... of Sargassum polycystum extract (SPE) against loperamide-induced constipation in mice. Daily oral administration of SPE (100, 500 and 1000 mg/kg) for 14 days significantly increased defecation frequency in constipation mice. Additionally, no significantItem Metadata only The magnitude and management of functional constipation at pediatric gastroenterology clinics: A survey study of various countries(2022-01-01) Osatakul S.; Mahidol UniversityBackground and Aim: There have been no large-scale epidemiological study of functional constipation of pediatric gastroenterology services. This survey was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of functional constipation and magnitude of related... Hepatology and Nutrition of various continents. Results: A total of 274 pediatric gastroenterologists from 41 countries participated in this study. Functional constipation accounted for overall 30% of patients attending pediatric gastroenterology outpatientItem Metadata only Increased Risk of Stroke in Constipation Patients Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(2024-01-01) Suenghataiphorn T.; Yanpiset P.; Xanthavanij N.; Srikulmontri T.; Thiravetyan B.; Tribuddharat N.; Prasitsumrit V.; Danpanichkul P.; Sodsri T.; Kulthamrongsri N.; Wattanachayaku P.; Suenghataiphorn T.; Mahidol UniversityObjective: Constipation is commonly seen among patients with cardiovascular diseases and is linked to adverse outcomes. However, the association between constipation and the risk of stroke remains conflicting. Therefore, we aim to conduct a... constipation and stroke. To be included, studies needed to compare the incidence of stroke between groups with and without constipation. Effect size and 95% CIs were combined using the generic inverse variance method. Results: Our meta-analysis included 8Item Metadata only Constipation and Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies(2025-03-01) Suenghataiphorn T.; Xanthavanij N.; Yanpiset P.; Srikulmontri T.; Thiravetyan B.; Tribuddharat N.; Prasitsumrit V.; Danpanichkul P.; Sodsri T.; Kulthamrongsri N.; Wattanachayakul P.; Suenghataiphorn T.; Mahidol UniversityBackground & Aims: Constipation is commonly seen among patients with cardiovascular diseases and is linked to adverse outcomes. However, the association between constipation and the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains conflicting... the association between constipation and the risk of developing AMI. To be included, studies needed to compare incidence of AMI between cohorts with and without constipation. Effect size and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were combined using the generic inverseItem Metadata only Role of Prucalopride in the Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial(2025-09-26) Preechakawin N.; Maneerattanaporn M.; Geeratragool T.; Srivanitchapoom P.; Pitakpatapee Y.; Leelakusolvong S.; Preechakawin N.; Mahidol UniversityBACKGROUND: – Constipation, a prevalent nonmotor symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD), adversely impacts patients’ quality of life. Prucalopride, a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, has shown efficacy as a treatment for functional constipation..., but its role in PD-related constipation remains underexplored.OBJECTIVE: – To assess the efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life impact of prucalopride in PD patients with chronic constipation.METHODS: – In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, PDItem Metadata only Impact of resistant starch type 3 on fecal microbiota and stool frequency in Thai adults with chronic constipation randomized clinical trial(2024-12-01) Luk-In S.; Leepiyasakulchai C.; Saelee C.; Keeratichamroen A.; Srisangwan N.; Ponprachanuvut P.; Chammari K.; Chatsuwan T.; Wannigama D.L.; Shein A.M.S.; Kueakulpattana N.; Srisakul S.; Sranacharoenpong K.; Luk-In S.; Mahidol UniversityConstipation poses a significant health concern affecting individuals of varying ages and geographic locations worldwide. While the impacts of numerous probiotics on constipation are well-characterized, there has been limited assessment... of the potential prebiotic effects of resistant starches. We therefore conducted a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled, clinical trial of resistant starch type 3 (RS-3) in Thai adults with self-reported chronic constipation. The effects of these mixedPublication Metadata only Pediatricians’ perceptions and practice of the management of constipation in Thailand(2020-01-01) Thakoon Wiriyachai; Pornthep Tanpowpong; Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University© 2020 Japan Pediatric Society Background: Previous studies have shown that physicians’ perception and practice can differ from proposed guidelines with regards to constipation. Most studies were performed in developed countries but only a few... in developing nations. We therefore aimed to study Thai pediatricians’ perceptions of the management of constipation. Methods: We performed a national survey using an 37-item online questionnaire that included questions about demographics, perceptions