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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"bloating"”.
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Production of lightweight concrete aggregate from Virginia shale
… located in the state of Virginia. The degree of bloating or expansion of the shales was measured by determining the bulk density of the shale before and after exposure to 2100 ± 100 °F. The best bloating shale investigated, non-weathered Liberty Hall, bloated from a bulk density of 2.349 to 0.544 …
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The Behavioral Effects of Temporary Inactivation of the Lateral Habenula on Free Feeding
… the negative effects of extreme excess (nausea, bloating, etc.). The purpose of the present study was to assess the lateral habenula as a candidate region, due to its connectivity to midbrain reward circuitry, sensitivity to metabolic signaling, and pronounced role in drug-related motivated …
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The effect of osteopathic treatment on the irritable bowel syndrome: a case series
… presenting symptoms, where abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea were all reduced. The preliminary data of two patients indicates that osteopathic treatment may help. However, the results are inconclusive due to an insufficient patient population and inadequate study design. This highlights …
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Investigating the evolution of diversity and complexity of Prokaryotic gene regulatory networks using in silico models
… of genomes, whilst its absence leads to ‘bloating’. iii) Models evolved towards a biological goal have a very different network structure to nonadaptively evolved models. iv) Unstable mRNA, stable protein and rapid but robust replication times are strongly selected properties of evolved …
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Geologic and Economic Aspects of Lake Agassiz Clays
… unit and a clay unit. They both were tested for bloating, effervescence, and physical properties. Differential thermal analysis was used to study minerals and impurities in the clay. </p><p>The major economic importance of the clay is the prosperity it has given agriculture in the region. The …
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Aspects of functional constipation - a trial of an opioid antagonist as a treatment and an investigation of the colonic microbiota associated with the illness
… outcomes. Nalcol™ use was associated with more bloating (40% vs. 5%, p=0.009). Patients with FC had significant reductions in the Firmicutes phylum (25% vs. 45%, p=0.004) and Bifidiobacteria spp. (0.67 vs. 0.88 log10 cell/g, p=0.03), with increases in the Bacteroidetes phylum (66% vs. 41%, …
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Gluten-free diet adherence in adult coeliac disease: Exploring multiple perspectives
… Symptoms, such as diarrhoea, pain, fatigue and bloating, can be debilitating. The only treatment is a life-long gluten-free diet. Up to 58% of adult patients have sub-optimal adherence to a gluten-free diet, yet the reasons for this are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to gain a …
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A randomised controlled trial of Absorbatox TM C35 in irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study
… disorder characterised by abdominal discomfort, bloating and altered defecation patterns. IBS casts significant burdens on patients' quality of life and has an enormous economic impact through direct costs in health care utilization and indirect costs through absenteeism from work. Many IBS …
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ETD: Symptoms and Intraoperative findings in patients undergoing revision fundoplication
… reflux (43.2%), atypical chest pain (24.3%), bloating (16.2%), nausea (13.5%) and early satiety (10.8%). The most observed endoscopic finding (available in 35 patients) was a recurrent sliding hiatus hernia (42.9%). All had a contrast swallow with evidence of delayed transit into the stomach …
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Current tele-audiology services in clinical practice and the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiologists? perceptions of tele-audiology
… reflux (43.2%), atypical chest pain (24.3%), bloating (16.2%), nausea (13.5%) and early satiety (10.8%). The most observed endoscopic finding (available in 35 patients) was a recurrent sliding hiatus hernia (42.9%). All had a contrast swallow with evidence of delayed transit into the stomach …
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Some nutritional considerations of lactose malabsorption in Mexican American children
… in order of frequency were abdominal cramps, bloating and diarrhea. Mean protein intake exceeded the RDA at all ages for both ethnic groups. Mexican Americans consumed less protein, riboflavin, vitamin A, calcium and fewer calories than Anglos. There were no differences in caloric and nutrient …
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Facial creases in human identification
… or not there is any change to crease with facial bloating. Embalming was chosen to simulate effects seen on a bloated face during decomposition. The results suggested that creases are quite resilient and changes were only detected relating to creases located on the periphery of the face, …
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Indigenous knowledge on utilization aspects and nutritional profiling of selected edible wild fruits from Zambia.
… of Masuku fruit was reported to cause stomach bloating and sores on the upper pallet of the mouth. All the four fruits investigated were found to contain considerable amounts of selected macro and micronutrients. Total ash content ranged from 2.51 ± 0.09 to 6.33 ± 0.57 g/100g DW, moisture …
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Hormones and the Female Voice: An Exploration of the Female Hormonal Cycle from Puberty to Menopause and How it Affects the Vocal Apparatus
… a woman's physical and emotional states, causing bloating, and temporary abnormalities in sleep, mood, concentration levels, and energy. These effects are also seen in the vocal tract, where edema, vocal fatigue, decreased range, and lowering of the fundamental frequency can occur. The monthly …
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DEVELOPMENT OF A NEXT-GENERATION IN VITRO PLATFORM FOR IN-DEPTH EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABLE FISH FEED FORMULATIONS
… diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, and gastric bloating), which affect feed intake and apparent digestibility; but they also impact the beneficial characteristics of fish meat, such as the high-quality protein content and fatty acid profile. For these reasons, the search for healthier and more …
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Studi etnobotani tumbuhan yang berpotensi sebagai obat penyakit pada pnak di Kecamatan Guluk-Guluk Kabupaten Sumenep Madura
… cough, typus, intestinal worms, abdominal bloating, poor appetite, constipation, itching and skin rash. Society gain by cultured plant for 66%, wild 21%, and buying in market for 13%. High use value from plant wich use is Cocus nucifera L with value 4, low use value is Jatropha curcas L., …
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A prospective, longitudinal, observational study to assess the health-related quality of life of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the South African context
… such as loss of weight, nausea and vomiting, bloating, altered bowel habits and backache are prominent. Because of the severity of symptoms, the small proportion of patients who are eligible for curative treatment, and the dismal overall survival, palliative treatment is an important component …
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The Effect of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Indicators of Lactose Intolerance: A Systematic Review
<p>Lactose intolerance disproportionately affects racial minority groups in the United States, increasing the incidence of calcium deficiency and low bone mineral density in these populations. The nutritional quality of lactose-containing food products incentivizes the investigation of long-term …
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IDENTIFICATION OF MICROBIAL FUNCTIONS INTERFERING WITH HOST-CELL PHYSIOLOGY: A QUICK VIEW INTO STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS METABOLIC POTENTIAL
… leading to discomfort, abdominal pain, bloating, and other digestive disturbances typical of this syndrome. This work aims to open new avenues for developing targeted probiotic interventions and provides valuable insights into the complex and evolving interplay between urease activity …
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Development and validation of risk prediction model for colorectal cancer in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms
… habit (50.2%), abdominal pain (23.2%), abdominal bloating (3.3%) in CRC cases were significantly lower than in the control group (change of bowel habit: 70.0%, abdominal pain: 43.1%, abdominal bloating: 42.3%) [P<0.001]. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to test …