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Stephanie

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posted 11/25/2009, comments (0)

Plavix and Proton Pump Inhibitors

On Tuesday, November 18th, the FDA released a warning regarding the use of Prilosec and Prilosec OTC (generic omeprazole) while taking Plavix (generic clopidogrel). The warning came about after new research has shown that people who are taking Prilosec with Plavix do not get the full benefit of the anti-clotting of Plavix. This means that... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (2)

3 1/2 week baby with reflux

Hi all, I am a mom in South Africa and my baby is now 3 1/2 weeks old. She suffers from acid reflux. Her breath smells of sour milk, she pulls a face as if she has a bad taste in her mouth, is a fussy feeder (being breastfed and expressed milk bottle fed 1 feed a day), arches her back backwards and has a shrilling scream from the pit of... Read more Chevron

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chloe'smom

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

Can Aversion Be Reversed?

I was able to get in to see this particular GI Specialist that came highly recommended by my daughter's pediatrician. For about 2 weeks, she refused to eat. I had to resort to feeding her by syringe, spoon, even dipped a wash cloth in formula for her to suck on...and of course sleep feeding her (which doesn't always go well). ... Read more Chevron

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Eric Hassall MD

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

GERD is the new "Colic": Overprescription of acid-suppressing drugs in infants

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most potent acid suppressing medications currently available. These acid-suppressing drugs have revolutionized the treatment of GE reflux disease, and we and others have shown the enormous value of their use in children over last 15 years.1-3 However, there is no question but that PPIs are... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

Maybe Your Doctor is Reading This!

Increasingly doctors are using the web to communicate with their patients. Each of the doctors and specialists my kids see has a website with information about the practice, office hours and even the capability to download forms or make an appointment. It used to be that I waited and waited for the doctor to call back but now it might be more... Read more Chevron

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