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Chapter 3: Methods for Clinical Research in Constipation, by Nigel Sykes, MD, Head of Medicine and Consultant in Palliative Medicine, St. CHristopher's Hospice, London, UK
         
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Author Biography
Introduction
What is Constipation?

Understanding the Extent of the Problem

Objective Measurement of Constipation
Subjective Measurement of Constipation
Measuring Components - Slow Transit vs. Evacuation Delay
Precipitating Factors in Constipation
Therapeutic Comparisons
Outstanding Research Questions in Constipation
Conclusion
Figures
Tables
Problems
Questions
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