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Guidance to help health professionals, social care staff and family members prevent and manage constipation in someone with learning disabilities.
This paper evaluates the effectiveness and safety of interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
People who take stimulant laxatives for constipation are being advised that these will now be sold in smaller packs, with on-pack warnings.
If constipation occurs during treatment with clozapine (Clozaril, Denzapine, Zaponex), it is vital that it is recognised and actively treated.
We have introduced pack size restrictions, revised recommended ages for use, and new safety warnings for over-the-counter stimulant laxatives (orally and rectally administered) following a national safety review. Advise patients that dietary and lifestyle measures should be used first-line for...
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
Addition of a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based laxative to a liquid that has been thickened with a starch-based thickener may counteract the thickening action, placing patients with dysphagia at a greater risk of aspiration.
Public Assessment Report (PAR) discussing new risk minimisation measures which are being put into place for certain over-the-counter (OTC) stimulant laxatives.
Case studies from organisations at the forefront of delivering the new health visiting service model. They focus on innovation and improvements in quality.
How to spot enzootic bovine leukosis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
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