Motility disorders
Article Abstract:
Gastrointestinal motility disorders involve abnormal muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal tract. A new medication, tegaserod (zelnorm), is available to treat women with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2004
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a permanent, often life-threatening disease that may be helped by stopping smoking and using advanced technology and medication to prevent progression of the disease.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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Anesthesia: safer than ever before
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Major technological advances in monitoring equipment and newer and safer drugs make anesthesia during surgery safer than ever.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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