Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Manuscript ID	21136
Country	United States

Received	2015-06-29 14:54
Peer-Review Started	2015-07-02 19:35
To Make the First Decision	2015-09-11 15:03
Return for Revision	2015-09-17 15:33
Revised	2015-11-09 00:56
Second Decision	2015-12-07 09:10
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2015-12-08 06:13
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-12-18 16:51
Articles in Press	2015-12-18 16:51
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Typeset the Manuscript	2016-04-14 21:55
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-04-20 23:11

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Review of efficacy and safety of laxatives use in geriatrics
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Manhal Izzy, Anju Malieckal, Erin Little and Sury Anand
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Manhal Izzy, MD, Division of Gastro­enterology and Liver Diseases, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, United States. mizzy@montefiore.org
Key Words	Chronic constipation; Laxatives; Elderly; Lubiprostone; Linaclotide; Prucalopride
Core Tip	Laxatives are among the most commonly prescribed medications for elderly patients, however, data about safety and efficacy of laxatives in this patient population are limited. We show in this paper, based on reviewing geriatric studies, that senna combinations and polyethylene glycol appear to have better outcomes in this population than other classic laxatives. We also discuss here the promising results of the new agents, lubiprostone, linaclotide, and prucalopride, which can be helpful in treating geriatric populations in the near future.
Publish Date	2016-04-20 23:11
Citation	Izzy M, Malieckal A, Little E, Anand S. Review of efficacy and safety of laxatives use in geriatrics. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2016; 7(2): 334-342
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5349/full/v7/i2/334.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i2.334

Full Article (PDF)	WJGPT-7-334.pdf
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Answering Reviewers	21136-Answering reviewers.pdf
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Biostatistics Review Certificate	21136-Biostatistics statement.pdf
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Peer-review Report	21136-Peer-review(s).pdf
Journal Editor-in-Chief Review Report	21136-Journal editor-in-chief review report.pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	21136-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
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