J Chiropr Med. 2017 Dec;16(4):340-345. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2017.06.004. Epub 2017 Dec 7. Chiropractic Management Using Multimodal Therapies on 2 Pediatric Patients With Constipation. Iyer MM1, Skokos E1, Piombo D1. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of 7-month-old male twins who had had constipation since birth. CLINICAL FEATURES: Identical male […]
03.25.2015 by Molly Walker Contributing Writer Action Points Note that this observational study demonstrated an association between autism spectrum disorder and maternally reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Be aware that the study’s reliance on maternal report could significantly bias the results. Children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were more likely to have maternally reported […]
by Sarah Wickline Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 03, 2014 Preventive use of probiotics reduced crying, vomiting, constipation, and healthcare-related costs among infants in a placebo-controlled trial, researchers reported. On average, infants who were given prophylactic probiotics (L reuteri, strain DSM 17938) for the first 90 days of life spent less time crying per day […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb;20(1):32-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.10.008. Epub 2013 Oct 30. Alcantara J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Constipation compromises the health-related quality of life of children. Chiropractic is a popular alternative therapy for children with constipation. We performed this integrative review of the literature to inform clinical practice. METHODS: Our integrative review of the literature began […]