There were many news stories this week about a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about the use of Proton Pump Inhibitor or PPI medications used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. The FDA has decided to add more information to the medication labels warning of an increased risk of fractures associated with the long term use of these medications. The information is not new. What is new is the recommendations given to doctors and consumers about the safety and use of...
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Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
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The Problem with Over-the-Counter Acid Reflux Medications
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Weed Out Old Acid Reflux Medications
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So I turned the calendar and it was 2010. Each year it is the same: I suddenly realize how messy my house is and go into clean up mode. I... Read more »
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Acid Reflux and Back to School
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Reflux Treatments: Surgery vs. Medications
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Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Meet Dr. Todd Eisner
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Acid Reflux Medicine, Infant reflux
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »
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