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Defecation

Known as: Poop, Defecations, bowel habit 
The way the intestines work in terms of how often there are bowel movements, the ability to control when to have a bowel movement, and whether the… 
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Anus DiseasesBowel care procedureBowel training (regime/therapy)Constipation

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defecation rhythm

Broader (1)

rectal function

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1992
1992
REDUCTION OF NUTRIENT ABSORPTION IN NORMAL RATS BY CYCLOSPORINE
The indications for using cyclosporine are expanding rapidly beyond immune suppression for transplantation. We have previously… 
1991
1991
Chronic functional gastrointestinal symptoms in Holocaust survivors.
In Nazi-occupied Europe (1939-1945), Jews were submitted to extreme mental and physical hardships (the Holocaust). This study was… 
1990
1990
Prescribe with care. The role of laxatives in the treatment of constipation.
The use of laxatives is widespread throughout North American hospitals and long-term care facilities. Although constipation is a… 
1988
1988
Function of the striated anal sphincter during straining in control subjects and constipated patients with a radiologically normal rectum or idiopathic megacolon
The function of the striated anal sphincter during defaecation straining was recorded by manometry and electromyography (E.M.G… 
1988
1988
Management of Infectious Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an extremely common disorder that represents one of the most important reasons for which patients seek medical… 
1987
1987
Intestinal involvement in progressive systemic sclerosis detected by increased unconjugated serum bile acids.
In patients with progressive systemic sclerosis, impaired motor function of the small intestine may lead to bacterial overgrowth… 
Review
1984
Review
1984
Restorative Proctocolectomy with a Three‐loop Heal Reservoir for Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Clinical Results in 66 Patients Followed for up to 6 Years
The results of restorative proctocolectomy with a three-loop ileal reservoir were reviewed. Of 66 patients treated between 1976… 
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Studies in genotype-environement interaction. I. Methodology and preliminary multivariate analysis of a diallel cross of eight strains of rat.
1971
1971
Bowel habit in pregnancy.
One thousand healthy postpartum Israeli women were interviewed on their bowel habit before and during pregnancy. In 54.6% there… 
1967
1967
Angiographic Localization of Unknown Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding Sites1
The radiographic demonstration of gastrointestinal bleeding sites through the use of arteriography has been described by Baum and…