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Laura

posted 08/11/2008, comment (1)

New Study Again Shows Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Risk of Bone Fractures

A new study released today announced that regular use of Proton Pump Inhibitors increase the risk of bone fractures. This shouldn't come as a surprise. A previous news article released in December of 2006 reported similar findings. The most recent study, reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), specifically reported an... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (2)

Treating Infant GERD: Medication is not an easy choice

I sometimes feel like this should be my opening line, an apology to the world for using medicine in my infant: Hi, my name is Jennifer Rackley and I treated my child's GERD with medications. In fact, just last week someone made a snide comment about how young my daughter Ella is to be on these types of medicines. ... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?

When is the best time to take my Aciphex? Typically, the best time to take Aciphex and other proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease are best taken in the morning. By doing so, acid suppression for 24 hours is commonly achieved. While most patients only need once a day therapy, some patients will need a second... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (0)

FDA Approves Aciphex for Children 12 & Over

The FDA approved Aciphex for the treatment of GERD in children ages 12 years and older. A Aciphex was only approved for short term use and was already approved for short term use in adults. For the full story on Aciphex's approval click here. For more information on Aciphex click here.

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Jan Gambino

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posted 06/28/2008, comments (0)

Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non evasive surgery) vs. medication with a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). The researchers also looked at the patient's symptoms and quality of life for each treatment... Read more Chevron

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