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Gastroenterology
RCT
Adding linaclotide to PEG did not improve bowel prep quality in high-risk colonoscopy patients undergoing screening procedures
Adding Linaclotide to PEG does not improve bowel preparation for colonoscopy
A randomized trial found that adding linaclotide to polyethylene glycol did not significantly improve adequate bowel preparation rates or ad…
A trial found that adding linaclotide to polyethylene glycol did not improve bowel preparation or adenoma detection compared to placebo plus…
Jun 5, 2026
Gastroenterology
RCT
Protocol for TEAS adjunct with PEG in elective colonoscopy bowel preparation
New Stimulation Method Could Help Clean Bowels for Colonoscopy
This study protocol describes a single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled trial involving 404 patients undergoing elective colonosc…
A new method combines electrical stimulation with standard prep to see if it cleans the bowel better for colonoscopy.
Frontiers
Apr 25, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Pelvic floor physiotherapy improves quality of life and reduces painful defecation in pediatric functional constipation
When Laxatives Are Not Enough, This Therapy May Help Kids
This meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials involving 775 pediatric and adolescent participants assessed pelvic floor physiothe…
For children whose constipation will not budge on laxatives alone, targeted pelvic floor therapy eased pain and boosted quality of life acro…
Apr 13, 2026