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This paper evaluates the effectiveness and safety of interventions for preventing postpartum constipation
Guidance to help health professionals, social care staff and family members prevent and manage constipation in someone with learning disabilities.
Public Assessment Report (PAR) discussing new risk minimisation measures which are being put into place for certain over-the-counter (OTC) stimulant laxatives.
The ninth annual #MedSafetyWeek takes place this week, with regulators from 94 countries and 107 organisations taking part across the globe.
Urgent public health message: UKHSA has been notified about an outbreak of food botulism in France involving a small number of British nationals.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile).
The characteristics, management and epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis.
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...
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