After a successful phase 3 clinical trial, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals of Bethesda is ready to apply for U.S. regulatory approval to market its constipation drug to people who have bowel dysfunction from taking morphine and codeine for chronic, non-cancer pain.

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Constipation drug offers more potential for Bethesda's Sucampo
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Lubiprostone already is marketed under the name Amitiza to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Approval of lubiprostone for this third condition would be a shot in the arm for Sucampo, which said in its ...
Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid ...MarketWatch (press release)
Sucampo Pharma's Lubiprostone Meets Key Goal In Phase III Trial For OBD - UpdateRTT News

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I have finally tackled a long overdue series on digestive enzymes. I know that many of you have heard the term bandied about as possibly being helpful for IBS. My first article in the series, offers you basic (okay, maybe a little boring) information about what these enzymes are and why they are important for the process of digestion:

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Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SCMP) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced Thursday that their drug lubiprostone, marketed under the trade name Amitiza, met the primary endpoint in a late-stage clinical trial for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, or OBD.

ALMIRALL SA : Almirall celebrates 10 years in Mexico
4-traders (press release)
Over the last three years Almirall Mexicohas launched nine products to treat diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux and dyspepsia, among others, along with a dermatology line to treat skin disorders.

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SCMP) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced Thursday that their drug lubiprostone, marketed under the trade name Amitiza, met the primary endpoint in a late-stage clinical trial for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, or OBD.

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Sucampo Pharma's Laxative Meets Key Goal In Phase III Trial For OBD - Update
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Amitiza is already approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults of both genders and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women aged 18 years and older. In the phase III opioid-induced bowel dysfunction ...
Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid ...MarketWatch (press release)

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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Nitric Oxide - Therapeutics, Markets and Companies http://www.reportlinker.com/p0203547/Nitric-Oxide---Therapeutics-Markets-and-Companies.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=PathologyThis ...

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Posted on:02 Feb 12 Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMP) (SPI) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced today that lubiprostone met the primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD) in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain, excluding those taking methadone.

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced today that lubiprostone met the primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial fo

Patients with celiac disease must avoid gluten
STLtoday.com
And those who have diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing celiac disease. Because many symptoms involve digestive issues, celiac disease is often misdiagnosed, particularly as irritable bowel syndrome.

One of the most vexing aspects of IBS is the unpredictability of bowel movements. Strong, urgent bouts of diarrhea may be followed by days of uncomfortable constipation. And just when you think things are nice and settled, wham! Urges hit you when you are out and about.

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Can IBS patients still eat foods that are high in fiber?
Lodi News-Sentinel
(Courtesy Photograph) My friend has some weight to lose and is not able to eat high fiber foods because she has IBS. What can can she do? While irritable bowel syndrome is the most common reason for a referral to a gastroenterologist, the disorder is ...

LETTER: How Lyme Affected One Young Resident
Patch.com
Still, the conclusion was always that he was no different from any other teenage boy and was most likely suffering from chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome or most likely depression. The question always remained — why would a boy who actively ...

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Weight watchers' secret ingredient to a healthier diet is all about topping up ...
Daily Mail
Today fibre is considered crucial in the prevention of health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive disorders. A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical ...

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Endometriosis Ruins Lives
AllAfrica.com
The symptoms of endometriosis can be difficult to recognise and even women experiencing pain from endometriosis may not realise that they have the disease. The symptoms often overlap with those of other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and ...

As a life-long New Yorker, I am thrilled to see my New York Giants playing in this year's Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is not all fun and games, however, when your IBS is acting up. To make sure that you can enjoy the day's festivities, I offer you my classic game day tips:

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UMM AL QUWAIN - Two wholesale medical stores and a pharmacy were shut down in Umm Al Quwain last year, whereas another pharmacy was given a warning letter for flouting regulations.