Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may also be used as part of treatment, but they work in a different way. People with cirrhosis often have low levels of BCAAs. Taking BCAA supplements can help ...

The drugs can save you thousands, but are they as effective? Experts reveal the difference in quality, regulatory challenges, ...

Approximately 76% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) demonstrated hypersensitivity during a lactulose nutrient challenge test, with hypersensitivity associated with more severe ...

WASHINGTON -- A dual intervention using lactulose and virtual tai chi significantly reduced falls and related harms in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, according to results from the ...

Background and Aims: Acute variceal bleed (AVB) is an important precipitating factor for development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). However, there is paucity of data on the role of lactulose for ...

The management of opioid-induced constipation is based on recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). The guideline only focuses on medical management (both prescription ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Victor Owino, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and ...

Lactulose is a medication used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of cirrhosis. It works on your digestive system to reduce levels of toxins like ammonia. If you have cirrhosis, you may ...

Review the side-effects of Lactulose as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the ...

Over 6 months, 23.2% of patients receiving rifaximin monotherapy experienced an OHE breakthrough episode compared with 49% of patients receiving lactulose monotherapy (P<0.0001), reported Jasmohan S.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...