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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
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
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...
There are currently 2 recognised viruses that cause haemorrhagic fever illnesses in Bolivia that are classed as high consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs). These are Machupo virus (MACV) and Chapare virus (CHAPV).
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