Stomach Pumping
A new study has shown that patients who take proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) along with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac have more gastrointestinal problems than patients who take COX-2 inhibitors for pain relief. But experts say that taking a PPI like Nexium or Prevacid with an NSAID may still be safer and less expensive for patients.
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From Our Experts
When Good Diabetes Testing Pump Sites Go Bad
A couple of weeks ago I woke up to a pretty good day. I went out in the morning to go food shopping and run some errands. I got back home... Read more »
Diabetic Concerns About Starting an Insulin Pump
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Take A Break From an Insulin Pump
For many people, the pump has been the most exciting invention since insulin! I remember as a kid going to summer camp and watching a... Read more »
Which insulin pump is right for you?
When I first got my insulin pump 7 years ago, the only pump company I had ever heard of was Medtronic Minimed. Back then I didn’t do as... Read more »
Pump, Pump, Pump, Pump it Up!
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From Our Sources
Celebrex Better for Arthritis Patients' Stomachs: Study
A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet has found that the painkiller Celebrex (celecoxib) is better for the stomachs of arthritis... Read more »
Turmeric may affect stomach acid levels
This article reviews the benefits--and dangers--of taking the spice turmeric. Those taking proton-pump inhibitors should not take turmeric without... Read more »
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