"Laxatives" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Agents that produce a soft formed stool, and relax and loosen the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve CONSTIPATION.
| Descriptor ID |
D054368
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.505.954.483.620
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Laxatives" by people in Profiles.
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MacDuff S, Sun J, Bell DE, Lentz CW, Kahn SA. Accidental Burn by Intentional Laxative Use. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016 Aug; 32(8):541-3.
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Franklin LE, Spain MP, Edlund BJ. Pharmacological management of chronic constipation in older adults. J Gerontol Nurs. 2012 Apr; 38(4):9-15.
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Reba-Harrelson L, Von Holle A, Hamer RM, Swann R, Reyes ML, Bulik CM. Patterns and prevalence of disordered eating and weight control behaviors in women ages 25-45. Eat Weight Disord. 2009 Dec; 14(4):e190-8.