Idiopathic constipation: too few stools and too little knowledge
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Chronic idiopathic constipation is defined as low stool frequency with no specific abnormalities found in patients. It is characterized by a strain in expelling the stool, feeling of incomplete evacuation and abdominal pains. Chronic idiopathic constipation may involve a normal or prolonged colonic transit time. Several drugs are being studied for the regulation of colonic motility. These include the CCK-like peptides, the 5-HT receptors and the opioid receptors.
Publication Name: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0165-6147
Year: 1999
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Oldies but goodies
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The Democrat liberals of the old guards delivered a crowd-pleasing rock concert with such high moments as Georges McGovern singing 'Acid, Amnesty and Abortion.' Other features included the show-stopping Walter Mondale in 'Tax Hike Pledge.' Dick Gephardt spreadheaded the event.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
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Mayday! midair collision
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Two F/A-18 Hornet fighter airplanes figured in a midair collision, breaking the nose cone of one of the fighters and part of the wing and tail of the other. Pilots of both aircraft were able to expertly land their damaged aircraft without further damage or loss of life.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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