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(Reuters) February 1, 2010
A 40-year study of thousands of patients who have had acid reflux surgery suggests the procedure does not protect against throat cancer.
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(The Los Angeles Times) February 1, 2010
If you're looking for an all-natural relief for heartburn, tablets that contain papain--an ingredient found in the fruit papaya--may help.
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(ABC News) January 15, 2010
A recall of Tylenol arthritis caplets initiated by drugmaker McNeill Healthcare LLC last month has been expanded to include such over-the-counter medications as Tylenol Extra Strength, Rolaids, Motrin, Benadryl, St. Joseph Aspirin, and Simply Sleep, for a total of 27 products.
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(Reuters Health) January 4, 2010
Surgery and medication are viable options for long-term acid reflux sufferers, but experts say neither treatment is perfect.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 4, 2010
One acid reflux sufferer was unable to find an explanation for his nightly pain until he learned that the sleep medication Ambien could contribute to chronic reflux.
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(HealthScout) December 17, 2009
A new study published The Archives of Internal Medicine has found that antidepressants pose a slight but statistically significant increased risk of stroke and death to women who have gone through menopause.
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(Health.com) December 14, 2009
Experts say that a high fiber, low fat diet is heartburn-friendly, but what foods actually fit that bill?
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(Medical News Today) December 14, 2009
The proton-pump inhibitor Zegerid combines the medication omeprazole with sodium bicarbonate.
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(Reuters Health) November 23, 2009
An overproduction of acid may not be behind chronic acid reflux, a new study suggests.
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(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) November 19, 2009
U.S. health officials are warning people who take the blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel)that combining the drug with heartburn meds such as Prilosac, Prevacid, or Protonix may reduce the blood thinner's effectiveness by half.
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(U.S. News and World Report) November 15, 2009
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select.
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(Yahoo! Health) November 15, 2009
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages.
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(Science Daily) November 9, 2009
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say that patients who have Barrett's esophagus have the same survival rates as the overall population.
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(Sun Times) November 9, 2009
Americans may be paying too much for heartburn relief, according to a report from Consumer Reports.
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(New York Times) November 8, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats.
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(HealthScout) October 27, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this list of safety tips on treats, costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating.
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(Chicago Tribune) October 26, 2009
Drugs that suppress stomach acid--including over-the-counter antacids--may leave people at greater risk for food poisoning, experts at UC Berkeley say.
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(Medical News Today) October 26, 2009
According to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology, the long-term use of PPIs may be linked to weight gain.
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(The People's Pharmacy) October 5, 2009
One reader of The People's Pharmacy says that the long-term use of the heartburn drug Reglan led her friend to develop tardive dyskinesia.
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(HealthScout) October 5, 2009
The antidepressant Elavil does not treat painful gastrointestinal problems in children, new research suggests, in a finding that contradicts previous studies that found the drug helped these symptoms in adults.
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(Reuters) September 29, 2009
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option.
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(HealthScout) September 21, 2009
The popular acid reducer Protonix may triple the risk of pneumonia in hospital patients, a new study has found.
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(Health.com) September 21, 2009
Everyone experiences pain and other symptoms at some point, but how can you tell if what you're feeling is "normal," or if it signals some more serious medical condition?
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(RT Magazine) September 21, 2009
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say.
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(Houston Chronicle) September 13, 2009
A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it.
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(Kaiser Health News) September 8, 2009
The new Baucus Proposal states that instead of a government-run insurance option favored by House Democrats, Congress would create a network of nonprofit cooperatives that would cover people without insurance.
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(HealthScout) September 2, 2009
People who take blood thinners such as Effient and Plavix can safely take drugs to treat acid reflux and heartburn, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) August 24, 2009
A Danish study has found that people who have chronic acid reflux feel better when they're put on a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drug by a doctor that they trust.
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(Seattle Times) August 24, 2009
Vitamin deficiency is occasionally caused by prolonged acid reflux medication use, some experts say.
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(NPR) August 17, 2009
A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.
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(Library of Congress) August 13, 2009
H.R. 3200--the Obama administration's hotly contested healthcare reform bill--is available in its entirety as a free download from the Library of Congress Web site.
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(USA Today) August 13, 2009
Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200.
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(The People's Pharmacy) August 10, 2009
According to a reader of The People's Pharmacy, persimmon tea has essentially cured her husband's chronic acid reflux.
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(Forbes) August 10, 2009
New research has found that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett's esophagus have different bacteria in their throats than healthy people.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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() July 20, 2009
Some patients with chronic acid reflux say they've found relief, not from reducing acid in their stomach--but from adding it.
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(The New York Times) July 5, 2009
The condition, which is frequently misdiagnosed as acid reflux, can be difficult to treat.
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(ABC News) July 5, 2009
Rebound acid reflux caused from the use of popular proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) reflux meds may cause medication dependence, researchers say.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 30, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(Boston.com) June 15, 2009
According to the company the generic drug will begin shipping between July and September.
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(Reuters Health) June 15, 2009
Brazilian researchers say that pregnant women may find heartburn relief through acupuncture.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment.
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(HealthDay News) June 9, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(HealthScout) June 3, 2009
A new study has found that widely used antacids called proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists relieve acid reflux, but they also appear to increase the risk of hip and thigh fractures.
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(National Public Radio) June 3, 2009
The risks for hospitalized patients may outweigh the benefits, some experts say.
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(Health.com) June 3, 2009
Fish oil supplements, peppermint, and even some pain relievers could be doing you more harm than good.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(CNN) May 21, 2009
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
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(Boston.com) May 19, 2009
Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(HealthScout) May 13, 2009
Because of similar symptoms, doctors urge overreaction if in doubt.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(New York Times) May 6, 2009
An expert panel of American Geriatrics Society is all but "crossing off" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from its list of recommended drugs for older adults with chronic, persistent pain.
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(HealthScout) May 3, 2009
According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.
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(United Press International) April 26, 2009
U.S. researchers have found that waking up during surgery is surprisingly common, affecting 1-in-500 surgical cases.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(HealthScout) April 23, 2009
Two new studies find no evidence that bisphosphonate drugs raise the risk of esophageal cancer.
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(Reuters) April 20, 2009
Wine appears to protect against Barrett's esophagus, a new study has found.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(San Diego Union-Tribune) April 9, 2009
Researchers say the study also applies to other PPI drugs.
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(BBC News) April 7, 2009
Eating a portion of broccoli sprouts could help prevent ulcers and possibly stomach cancer, experts say.
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(The Associated Press) April 2, 2009
Grocery store chain Kroger has recalled some store brand mayonnaise because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
Experts say there are alternative treatments you may want to try before agreeing to heartburn, lower-back, and heart surgery.
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(ABC News) March 29, 2009
Drinking tea and other beverages at very hot temperatures may increase the risk of squamous cell esophageal cancer, researchers report.
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(Reuters) March 25, 2009
Researchers say that probiotics may ease the pain, diarrhea, and constipation suffered by patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
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(Modern Medicine) March 24, 2009
Pregnant women who have inflammatory bowel disease have a greater risk of pregnancy complications than their healthy peers, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(HealthScout) March 11, 2009
The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(U.S. News and World Report) March 4, 2009
People who suffer a heart attack and are given a combination of Plavix and a proton pump inhibitor such as Prilosec or Nexium may increase their risk of death or another heart attack, new research suggests.
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(Reuters) March 2, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring a black box warning be added the label for the heartburn drug Reglan.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(Houston Chronicle) February 17, 2009
Could chronic acid reflux be caused by gluten intolerance?
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(New York Times) February 8, 2009
Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.
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(Chicago Tribune) February 1, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new acid reflux medication called Kapidex.
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(HealthDay News) January 26, 2009
People who sleep too much or too little are at risk for disease, and new research suggests that inflammation may be the link
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(CBS News) January 19, 2009
A new surgical device called Esophyx may help doctors treat chronic acid reflux before the symptoms cause permanent damage.
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(Washington Post) January 19, 2009
Saving PPI medications for last may also save you money.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(CNN Money) January 12, 2009
In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years.
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(Associated Press) January 11, 2009
Former Senator Tom Daschle has vowed that if chosen to be health secretary, the healthcare reform process will be aggressive and open, and it will move quickly to improve care while lowering costs.
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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) January 11, 2009
Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.
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(The Houston Chronicle) January 5, 2009
A patient with acid reflux writes to The People's Pharmacy about a simple treatment that he says has cured his chronic heartburn.
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(The Los Angeles Times) December 21, 2008
Women who use antacids to fight heartburn during pregnancy may be increasing their child's risk of asthma, a new study suggests.
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(6abc.com/WPVI-TV Philadelphia) December 7, 2008
Citrus fruits and chocolate are notorious for their link to heartburn, but experts say even "innocent" foods such as eggs may be bringing on pain.
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(Doctor's Guide News) December 7, 2008
A new study suggests that patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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(Seacoast Online) November 23, 2008
The symptoms mimic those of acid reflux, but they could be putting you at an even greater risk of esophageal cancer.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 28, 2008
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(NaturalNews.com) October 24, 2008
Wake Forest University researchers say that a commonly used class of drugs may slow down mental and physical function in seniors.
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(Chicago Tribune) October 24, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed their review of the experimental proton-pump inhibitor TAK-390MR.
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(Medical News Today) October 23, 2008
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has published new guidelines to help doctors better manage and treat patients who have gastroesaphageal reflux disease (GERD).
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(Medical News Today) October 17, 2008
If you take meds but still suffer experts say you may have acid breakthrough.
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(FOXNews) October 16, 2008
Which medications and foods are safe for reflux sufferers to use during pregnancy?
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(Scientific American) October 10, 2008
The common, ulcer-causing bacteria called H. Pylori has been found to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies, and now researchers say it may help protect against cancer as well.
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(Los Angeles Times) October 8, 2008
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(FOXNews) October 2, 2008
If you've given up spicy food and made other lifestyle changes to get rid of your acid reflux but you're still suffering, experts say you may have other medical issues.
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(Medscape) September 25, 2008
A new study suggests that esomeprazole (Nexium) may be as effective in treating symptoms of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease as laparoscopic antireflux surgery.
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(News of the North) September 25, 2008
Some experts say that the "friendly" bacteria found in foods such as yogurt may improve digestion and ease symptoms of allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, and lactose intolerance.
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(InteliHealth) September 25, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cracked down on several companies who are producing unapproved versions of a skin cream and an eye wash.
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(Daily Mail) September 25, 2008
Experts say that acid reflux sufferers whose symptoms include difficulty swallowing and the feeling of a lump in the stomach may be suffering from a hiatal hernia.
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(FOXNews) September 17, 2008
Symptom severity and reflux complications are just a few of the signs that it might be time to talk to your doctor.
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(News Inferno) September 12, 2008
Menopausal women who take hormones may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a new study has found.
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(FOXNews) September 9, 2008
Changing your eating habits and avoiding trigger foods can ease occasional acid reflux symptoms, but when it's time to pick a medication, how do you know which one is right for you?
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(HealthNews) September 8, 2008
The current list contains adverse reports on 20 medications, including Dilantin, Cymbalta, Humira, OxyContin, Seroquel, and Tysabri.
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(FOXNews) September 4, 2008
In this video from Fox News, Dr. Manny talks to one patient and his
doctor about new, non-surgical treatments for the pre-cancerous
condition Barrett's Esophagus.
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(MyIBDCentral.com) August 28, 2008
New research has found that while gastric bypass weight-loss
surgery may help improve acid reflux, gastric-banding surgery may
make it worse.
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(cbs4.com) August 26, 2008
A reporter gives the results of a survey of 5000 pharmacists who
were asked to pick their favorite over-the-counter remedies.
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(TAP Pharmaceuticals) August 21, 2008
Call for patients age 18 to 65 to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) August 21, 2008
Several new studies have shed light on the relationship between
obesity, acid reflux, and cancer.
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(Ivanhoe) September 3, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
About half of the United States population
of adults, age 20 and older, suffer from refractive errors -- eye
problems that result in less than perfect vision.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(MyIBDCentral.com) August 14, 2008
This study is the most recent of several trials that suggest a
possible link between long-term proton-pump inhibitor medication
use and broken bones.
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(InteliHealth) August 14, 2008
A patient who suffers from chronic acid reflux wants to know if
there is a more affordable version of the heartburn medication
Zegerid.
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(Ivanhoe) September 8, 2008
The men's marathon Olympic event will take
place on August 24th. Many of the eager fans waiting at the finish
line are probably wondering how long-distance runners can endure
such a strenuous sport. Now, researchers say they may have the
answer.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Being frail could be an early sign of
dementia, according to new research. The study links frailty and
Alzheimer's disease with the same disease pathology.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Man's best friend may be able to do more
than guide the blind. Researchers say the discovery of a gene in a
dachshund could eventually help people who suffer from eye
disorders that can lead to blindness.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Chron.com) August 7, 2008
Recently, a reader from
The People's Pharmacy wrote in to say that drinking
persimmon punch every day helped ease her acid reflux pain.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
A simple bone disease test may signal an
increased risk of death for people on dialysis for chronic kidney
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Medical News Today) July 31, 2008
A study of health insurance claims on over 40,000 adults suggests
that people who regularly take their prescribed acid reflux
medications may save money in the long run.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(MyAllergyNetwork.com) July 29, 2008
Experts say that between 50 to 90 percent of asthma sufferers also
experience some type of acid reflux, and a new study may help
explain why.
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(Ivanhoe) December 1, 2009
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(WebMD) July 23, 2008
A reporter talks to a 41-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack
but did not seek medical treatment immediately because she thought
her pain was caused by heartburn.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 28, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(MyAllergyNetwork.com) July 17, 2008
A bacterium found in the gut may help kids ward off asthma early in
life, a new study suggests.
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(HealthDay) July 17, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
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(The Hartford Courant) July 14, 2008
A reader who suffers from acid reflux and sore throats tells health
experts Joe and Terry Graedon from
The People's Pharmacy that ginger candy has relieved her
heartburn.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(About.com) July 10, 2008
Summer is a time for holidays and picnics, but some foods that
define the season can kick off pain for heartburn sufferers.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
A new study says a large dose of one particular ingredient in red wine can ward off the effects of age on the heart, bones, eyes and muscles.
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(National Institutes of Health) July 3, 2008
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(Prescribing Reference) July 3, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the proton-pump
inhibitor Aciphex for use in teenagers age 12 and older.
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(Ivanhoe) November 7, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 11, 2008
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(AcidRefluxConnection.com) June 25, 2008
Changing your diet can help you avoid reflux symptoms, but do you
know which foods to avoid?
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(National Institutes of Health) June 25, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 years to 70 years who suffer from GERD to
participate in a study.
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(The Washington Post) June 25, 2008
Experts say EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication reduces
infection risks and preserves future treatment options for patients
with GERD.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(ChronicPainConnection.com) June 24, 2008
The American Pain Foundation, in collaboration with The
HealthCentral Network, is inviting you to share your painting,
sculpture, video, words, or pictures about living with pain.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 19, 2008
Call for adults who have nighttime heartburn and GERD-related sleep
distrubances to participate in a study.
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
A recent study on mice shows stem cells
may be able to stop the effects of aging on muscles, which could
prevent conditions like muscle atrophy and Parkinson's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Science Daily) June 12, 2008
A new survey has found that forty percent of the patients who take
daily medication to control their acid reflux experience
breakthrough symptoms.
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(The News) June 12, 2008
Millions of people take medications, but most are not aware that
the drugs may be more effective if taken at certain times of day.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(ABC News) June 5, 2008
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen Give Tips on Managing GERD.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Reuters) May 29, 2008
Two new clinical trials suggest that the experimental med TAK-390mr
may heal esophageal damage better than some current reflux drugs.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(WebMD) May 27, 2008
In this short video from WebMD, experts discuss how some
painkillers can damage the digestive system and a new way to
diagnose these problems.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Medical News Today) May 22, 2008
Most patients who undergo the acid-reflux surgery report being
happy with their results, a new study has found.
Read Summary >
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(WebMD) May 19, 2008
In this short video from WebMD, a reporter talks to a pharmacist
about medications that may cancel out the effectiveness of reflux
drugs.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(The Hartford Courant) May 14, 2008
A reader who has suffered from heartburn for over 50 years tells
Joe and Teresa Graedon from
The People's Pharmacy that fennel has replaced her need for
heartburn meds.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(HealthDay News) May 7, 2008
A class of drugs known as anticholinergics may cause seniors to
"slow down" in their daily activities, two new studies suggest.
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(Ivanhoe) November 18, 2008
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(InteliHealth) May 5, 2008
A reader wants to know if it's possible for chocolate to aggravate
asthma.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) April 30, 2008
According to Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, using medications to ease acid
reflux should be just one of the ways patients control heartburn
symptoms.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(National Institutes of Health) April 23, 2008
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Lansoprazole 30mg
taken twice daily is effective in the treatment of laryngitis due
to gastroesophageal reflux.
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(WebMD) April 23, 2008
Heartburn triggers differ from person to person, but some foods and
drinks are notorious for their ability to cause reflux pain.
Read Summary >
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(InteliHealth) April 16, 2008
A reader wants to know why acid reflux medications such as Prilosec
should be taken for more than one day, rather than simply when
symptoms flare.
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) June 26, 2009
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
If you have health insurance that includes prescription drug
coverage, the pharmacy card in your wallet gives your insurance
company more power over your prescriptions than you may realize. It
allows the insurer--not your pharmacy--to set the price of your
prescription. Find out why and what you can do about it.
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(The Associated Press) April 2, 2008
According to experts, complications from long-term acid reflux are
on the rise, including a worrying six-fold increase in the number
of people with esophageal cancer.
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(The Washington Post) March 30, 2008
According to author Shannon Brownlee, Americans are bombarded with
medical news in an attempt to raise their 'awareness' of health
conditions such as high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and
pre-diabetes.
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(Acid Reflux Cures) March 26, 2008
Most people know that untreated acid reflux can cause pain, but did
you know it can also lead to esophageal bleeding, and even anemia?
Read Summary >
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(MedTrackAlert) March 21, 2008
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(MedTrackAlert) March 21, 2008
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(WebMD) March 19, 2008
March 18, 2008 (Philadelphia) -- If you're one of the millions of
women who suffer from heartburn during pregnancy, a cautionary
note: New research suggests that some acid-blocking drugs used to
treat
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(The Hartford Courant) March 19, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Earthtimes) March 12, 2008
ALLEGAN, Mich., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning early March
2008, the nearly 30 million frequent heartburn sufferers nationwide
will have a new treatment option available to them as retailers
begin
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(Reuters) March 12, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many patients who suffer with severe
heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD
-- antireflux surgery can provide long-term improvement and resolu
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(The People's Pharmacy) March 4, 2008
Q. I have suffered with stomach pain and reflux for a long time. I
have tried Zantac and Pepcid without much success. I am now taking
Prevacid that my doctor prescribed to control excess acid.
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(HealthDay News) March 4, 2008
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(InteliHealth) February 27, 2008
One patient wants to know if a morning or evening pill work best.
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(HealthDay) January 10, 2010
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(Medical News Today) February 20, 2008
They may help reverse cellular damage linked to cancer, experts
say.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(CNNMoney) February 13, 2008
Famotidine chewable tablets will be available in late 2008.
Read Summary >
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(CNNMoney) February 6, 2008
The launch comes in response to the generic version of pantaprazole
that was released in late 2007.
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(CBS News) February 6, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Karen Ansel, MS, RD) January 28, 2008
Reflux meds can inhibit important vitamins and mineral absorption.
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(The Seattle Times) January 23, 2008
Licorice has been eaten for thousands of years, so it may be worth
a try, says one expert.
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(Science Daily) January 23, 2008
Occasional reflux symptoms may actually be a good sign.
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(HealthDay) January 8, 2010
Signs that you may have taken too much ibuprofen
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(Ivanhoe) October 28, 2008
It's not unusual for your feet to
feel a little run down at the end of a long day, but when feet
become persistently painful, there's something wrong. Heel pain is
one of the most common complaints when it comes to sore feet and it
can be debilitating.
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(Medical News Today) January 7, 2008
Many patients have symptoms that require hospitalization.
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(Houston Chronicle) January 7, 2008
Patients taking Zegerid were able to control acid levels longer
than those taking Prevacid or Protonix.
Read Summary >
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(MedSlant) January 7, 2008
MedTrackAlert readers can save $5 on the purchase of a MedSlant
pillow designed to ease acid reflux at night.
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(KSPR/ABC - Springfield) January 2, 2008
A study on functional dyspepsia is currently underway at the Mayo
Clinic.
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(Forbes.com) December 12, 2007
But researchers are studying whether the meds increase the risk for
hip fractures.
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(Ivanhoe) June 18, 2009
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(MedSlant) December 4, 2007
The editors at MedTrackAlert offer this healthful, helpful gift
idea for people on your holiday list.
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(WNDU-South Bend) November 28, 2007
New diagnosis for acid reflux
There is a new way to detect a silent disease that affects millions
of Americans every day.
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(Medical News Today) November 28, 2007
Sixty-six percent of Americans endure heartburn symptoms during the
holiday season.
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(Pharmaceutical Online) November 21, 2007
The new version can be given to patients who cannot swallow
tablets.
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(The New York Times) November 14, 2007
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 8, 2010
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(HealthDay) January 13, 2010
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(HealthDay News) November 7, 2007
Spitting up is not a medical condition in and of itself, experts
caution.
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(icWales) October 31, 2007
Some herbal remedies may help, and others hurt, says herbalist
Rosemary Westlake.
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(Ivanhoe) October 24, 2007
Many patients never experience the telltale burn, experts say.
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(Reuters) January 5, 2010
People undergoing gastric bypass surgery for obesity can
significantly reduce the length of their hospital stay if they lose
5 percent to 10 percent of their excess body weight before the
procedure. In addition, the amount of weight they shed subsequently
is likely to be greater, new research shows.
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(CBC News) October 15, 2007
Experts say it's vital for patients to tell their doctors what
over-the-counter painkillers they're taking so that doctors can
help patients avoid adverse side effects.
Read Summary >
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(CNN Money) October 10, 2007
The greatest increase was seen in infants and preschoolers, experts
say.
Read Summary >
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(MedTrackAlert) October 8, 2007
If your co-pay costs have gone up recently, these seven tips may
help you reduce your bill at the pharmacy.
Read Summary >
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(ConsumerAffairs.com) October 3, 2007
One reader says heartburn seems to get worse with aging.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) September 26, 2007
A new study will look at whether medications that treat both the
brain and the gut will reduce the symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
Read Summary >
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(Union Sentinel) September 19, 2007
A reader asks Dr. Paul G. Donohue how likely it is that Barrett's
esophagus will develop into esophageal cancer.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) September 19, 2007
Italian scientists say women who are overweight or obese are more
likely to be hospitalized for GERD than overweight or obese men.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
Including being overweight or having a family history
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(Ivanhoe) August 31, 2011
Liposuction is the
most popular form of plastic surgery in the United States, with
more than 300,000 Americans opting for the procedure each year.
Now, there's a new alternative to traditional liposuction that's so
quick and easy, you could do it over your lunch break!
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(CBC News) September 16, 2007
Experts say that when patients stop meds that control chronic
conditions, they are often leaving themselves open to worse--and
more expensive--complications later.
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(The Chicago Sun-Times) September 12, 2007
Take this five-question quiz from the American College of
Gastroenterology.
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(Ivanhoe) August 31, 2011
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(HealthDay) September 6, 2007
Eat a fiber-rich diet and get plenty of exercise
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(The Battle Creek Enquirer) September 5, 2007
A recent study found that over half of COPD patients had symptoms
of GERD.
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(The New York Times Magazine) August 29, 2007
It stimulates saliva and forces fluids back into the stomach.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) August 29, 2007
FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- GERD can strike even the
youngest person.
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(Ivanhoe) September 9, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) August 31, 2011
Inhaling nitric oxide (NO)
may be a valuable preemptive treatment for patients receiving liver
transplants.
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(Medical News Today) August 22, 2007
The current American diet helps make the body very acidic, which
contributes to GERD.
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(Ivanhoe) August 31, 2011
Being treated for a
brain tumor can be a truly harrowing experience. After surviving
surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, many patients are administered
steroids that can cause a host of unwanted side effects. Now,
researchers say there is a new option for treating brain tumors
that's safer, easier and better than before.
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(HealthDay News) August 9, 2007
The FDA's announcement comes in response to studies that linked the
heartburn meds to an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
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(Business Week) August 8, 2007
Drugmaker Teva says it will not launch the product until fall.
Read Summary >
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(DrugResearcher.com) August 8, 2007
The med is designed to speed the rate of gastric emptying.
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(FOXNews.com) August 1, 2007
In addition to reviewing the basic treatments for acid reflux, this
article includes a video that quizzes people about the symptoms and
long-term effects of heartburn.
Read Summary >
-
(Scientific American) July 27, 2007
In a small study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, researchers found that 57 percent also had
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Post-Bulletin) July 18, 2007
A Mayo Clinic doctor suggests causes and treatment options for a
reader who has a hiatal hernia and recently experienced nausea and
vomiting.
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(LJWorld.com) July 18, 2007
A pediatrician says that acid reflux--not colic--is the cause of
incessant crying among some infants.
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(ABC News) July 18, 2007
Police officers, fire fighters, and others in New York City who
came in contact with the dust from the attacks of September 11 are
coping with many health problems caused by the dust, including acid
reflux.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Chicago Tribune) July 11, 2007
A doctor with the Mayo Clinic answers a patient's questions on what
do to about a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
Read Summary >
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(Science Daily) July 11, 2007
Researchers have developed a less invasive surgery technique for
patients who need to have their esophagus removed due to esophageal
cancer or Barrett's esophagus.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) August 31, 2011
For decades,
ultrasounds have been used to determine the sex, size, and vitality
of unborn children. Now, the same technology is being used to stop
prostate cancer in its tracks.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
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(Bangor Daily News) July 3, 2007
'Irritable larynx syndrome' is often misdiagnosed because people
with the problem often do not experience the heartburn associated
with acid reflux.
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(MSNBC) June 28, 2007
A doctor recommends changes in diet and routine that can reduce the
frequency and intensity of heartburn and acid reflux.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) June 19, 2007
Call for adults with early signs of Barrett's esophagus to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Market Wire) June 19, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill that contains
two tiny cameras and can be used to diagnose digestive problems,
including Barrett's esophagus.
Read Summary >
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(South Coast Today.com) June 13, 2007
Dr. Donohue offers advice on how to select a treatment for acid
reflux.
Read Summary >
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(The Creswell Chronicle) June 6, 2007
These tips will help you plan your eating and workout schedule to
avoid heartburn caused by exercise.
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(HealthDay News) May 30, 2007
A recent study found that the bacteria that causes ulcers becomes
stronger when the content of the stomach is very salty.
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(United Press International) May 24, 2007
A new technique still being tested would help would use Levulan and
light to kill precancerous cells in the esophagus.
Read Summary >
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(MedPage Today) May 24, 2007
Patients who were given Nexium with the painkiller had no
GI-bleeding events over the course of a recent study.
Read Summary >
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(PR Newswire) May 24, 2007
In a recent study, researchers concluded that people with
gastroesophageal reflux disease had a lower quality of life and
lower productivity at work than people without the disease.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) May 17, 2007
This study is being done to see if Nexium I.V. can reduce stomach
acid in critically ill patients in intensive care.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) May 16, 2007
Call for full-term or premature infants 28 days old or less to
participate in a study of the Protonix for the treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read Summary >
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(Newsday.com) May 16, 2007
A reader asks the People's Pharmacy if acid-reflux medications can
cause a deficiency of vitamin B-12.
Read Summary >
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(MedPage Today) May 16, 2007
Researchers say that sleep problems may be the only sign of acid
reflux for some older patients who often don't experience
heartburn.
Read Summary >
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(MedPage Today) May 16, 2007
A medical device company is testing a new treatment that uses
endoscopy instead of surgery to remove cancerous tissue.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(MedPage Today) May 11, 2007
Researchers believe that acid-reflux medications do not make it
more likely that hospitalized patients will develop pneumonia.
Read Summary >
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(PharmaLive) May 11, 2007
The new medication slows the creation of stomach acid in a
patient's stomach and prevents it from being released.
Read Summary >
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(South Coast Today.com) May 11, 2007
Dr. Donohue reassures a reader that heartburn is a common problem
but only rarely causes cancer.
Read Summary >
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(AcidRefluxPillow.com) May 2, 2007
Veterans can qualify to receive a wedge pillow designed to reduce
the symptoms of acid reflux for free with a Veterans Administration
doctor's approval.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) May 2, 2007
There is a new wireless technology that can detect acid in the
throat to help doctors diagnose laryngopharyngeal reflux disease
and determine how well acid-reflux drugs are working.
Read Summary >
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(BlueCross BlueShield Association) May 1, 2007
Legislators are working on a new Medicare bill that could require
comparisons of similar drugs--such as Lipitor and Zocor--to
determine which one works best.
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(Medical News Today) April 24, 2007
Doctors found that people who were treated with Prilosec
intravenously for bleeding in the esophagus or stomach stopped
bleeding faster and could leave the hospital sooner.
Read Summary >
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(Insurance News Net) April 20, 2007
A consumer health organization reports that prices for the most
frequently prescribed drugs in the Medicare drug plan increased
four times the latest inflation rate and almost three times the
increase in this year's cost-of-living adjustment in Social
Security over the last year.
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(PR Newswire) April 19, 2007
Over 90 percent of patients in an experimental throat surgery trial
reported that three months after the surgery they rarely needed to
take acid-reflux drugs.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 19, 2007
Call for Hispanic men and women with gastroesophageal reflux
disease to participate in a national study.
Read Summary >
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(Northwest Herald) April 18, 2007
Dr. Gott advises a man who wakes up with stomach pain every night
to take a drug to reduce stomach acid, such as Pepcid AC, Protonix,
Nexium, or Prevacid.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) April 18, 2007
The American College of Gastroenterology has written new guidelines
to update doctors on symptoms of and treatments for
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read Summary >
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(PR Newswire) April 18, 2007
Participants in a drug trial designed to test a new acid reflux
medication reported fewer and shorter gastroesophageal reflux
disease symptoms on the days they took the new drug.
Read Summary >
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(The People's Pharmacy) April 11, 2007
Steeping a tea bag twice and changing the water in between can make
it easier for people with acid reflux to enjoy this drink.
Read Summary >
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(The Economic Times) April 11, 2007
Two drug manufacturers who want to sell a generic version of the
acid reflux drug AcipHex expect a decision in the patent lawsuit by
May.
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(CBS4 Denver) April 11, 2007
Honey made from the flowers of a plant native to New Zealand has a
strong antibacterial properties that can heal wounds and may help
acid reflux.
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(RFID Journal) April 11, 2007
A new test to detect acid reflux uses a tiny radio transmitter and
wireless technology that would allow a doctor to monitor conditions
in a patient's throat.
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(University of Maryland Medical Center) April 10, 2007
A doctor at the University of Maryland Medical Center treats
patients with Barrett's esophagus by freezing the cancerous tissue.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
Avoid certain foods, medications, and smoking
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
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(Medical News Today) April 4, 2007
EndoGastric Solutions has received approval from the Food and Drug
Adminstration for a new device for GERD patients.
Read Summary >
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(Science Daily) April 4, 2007
A recent study showed that the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Celecoxib had no effect on the development of esophageal cancer.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 5, 2010
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(National Institutes of Health) March 28, 2007
Call for infants ages 30 days up to one year to test Axid Oral
Solution to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) March 28, 2007
A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics reports that extended use
of anti-reflux drugs such as Prevacid is safe for children.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) March 23, 2007
Drugmaker Shire says Lialda is now available by prescription.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
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(Medical News Today) March 21, 2007
Nexium packages will soon have security seals to make it easier to
track each pack.
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(About.com) March 21, 2007
Make a few changes in sleeping and eating habits to reduce your
baby's acid reflux.
Read Summary >
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(Market Wire) March 21, 2007
Wyeth, which makes Protonix, has joined the federal 340B Prime
Vendor Program which provides discounts on medications for
low-income Americans.
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(HealthDay) March 21, 2007
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(National Institutes of Health) March 20, 2007
Call for children ages 1 to 11 to participate in a Protonix study.
Read Summary >
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(WCCO/4 - Minneapolis/St. Paul) March 14, 2007
The BARXX system uses heat to sear pre-cancerous cells.
Read Summary >
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(The Post Crescent) March 14, 2007
Acid-reducing medications and noninvasive techniques may help treat
Barrett's esophagus.
Read Summary >
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(Scientific American) March 7, 2007
Researchers studied twins in order to separate genetics from other
risk factors.
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(Monterey Herald) March 7, 2007
Fatty, fried foods may worsen symptoms more than spiciness, says
Dr. Peter Gott.
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(Reuters) March 7, 2007
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(National Institutes of Health) February 28, 2007
Call for children aged 1 year through 5 years with proven
gastroesophageal reflux disorder.
Read Summary >
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(Lifeclinic) February 28, 2007
Acid reflux and dyspepsia share many of the same symptoms, but
dyspepsia is harder to treat.
Read Summary >
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(Genetic Engineering News) February 28, 2007
Generic Zantac syrup is still waiting final FDA approval.
Read Summary >
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(Hendersonvillenews.com) February 21, 2007
Researchers say increased estrogen may account for the heartburn
and the full heads of hair.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) February 21, 2007
The oil has many antibacterial properties and may prevent and treat
ulcers and gastritis.
Read Summary >
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(TimesDaily.com) February 21, 2007
Patients on acid-reducers should not take them at the same time
they take vitamins.
Read Summary >
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(Science Daily) February 14, 2007
Some patients who do not get relief with PPIs may have non-acid
reflux.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) February 7, 2007
Heat scope burns pre-cancerous cells and gives patients a
non-surgical treatment option.
Read Summary >
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(North Jersey Herald News) February 7, 2007
Answers to common questions about acid reflux medications and
treatments.
Read Summary >
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(Los Angeles Times) January 25, 2007
Health plans defend the practice by saying the restrictions keep
premiums down.
Read Summary >
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(nowtoronto.com) January 24, 2007
Unusual suggestions include low-acid fruits, herbs, and stress
reduction techniques.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) January 24, 2007
Consumer reports says that Prilosec works much the same as Nexium
and Protonix, and at one-tenth the cost.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) January 17, 2007
Over-the-counter Prilosec beats Pepcid in lowering stomach acid, a
new study says.
Read Summary >
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(The People's Pharmacy) January 17, 2007
Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy respond to a
reader's question about Fosamax.
Read Summary >
-
(The Hartford Courant) January 17, 2007
Joe and Teresa Graedon say a recent study indicates that a
lower-carbohydrate diet may ease GERD symptoms.
Read Summary >
-
(National Institutes of Health) January 16, 2007
Call for infants aged 11 months or younger to participate in a
study.
Read Summary >
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(Health A to Z) January 10, 2007
People with heartburn should be aware that reflux pain and heart
attack pain are often similar.
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(WTAE-4 Pittsburgh) January 10, 2007
Researchers use liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill precancerous
cells.
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(Baltimore Sun) January 10, 2007
Despite recent reports that link reflux drugs to hip fractures,
most plan to stick with their medication.
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(Medical News Today) January 3, 2007
Boca Pharmacal plans to launch the peptic ulcer drugs immediately.
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(HealthDay News) January 3, 2007
Nausea and headaches are a few of the side effects that should be
talked over with a doctor.
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(Fanatic Cook) January 3, 2007
Blogger Fanatic Cook says staying upright and wearing loose
clothing may help ease GERD.
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(The Times Leader) December 27, 2006
Dr. Mitchell Hecht says that palpitations and heartburn are often
caused by the same triggers.
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(Scientific American) December 27, 2006
Proton pump inhibitors may decrease the body's ability to absorb
calcium.
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(Science Daily) December 26, 2006
IBD doubles the risk of birth defects, premature birth, and low
birth weight.
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(MSNBC) December 20, 2006
The loss of the patent may make it possible for companies to make
generic Nexium sooner than 2014.
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(The Clarion Ledger) December 20, 2006
Joe and Teresa Graedon explain that PPIs may cause rebound stomach
acid after treatment stops.
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(Monsters & Critics) December 20, 2006
Losing weight may help ease reflux and the complications associated
with GERD.
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(Health Central) December 12, 2006
Tracy Davenport discusses the financial burden of caring for a sick
child.
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(Health Central) December 12, 2006
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(The Daily Herald) December 11, 2006
More than a third of heartburn sufferers feel worse during the
holidays.
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(Beacon News Online) December 10, 2006
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(EurekAlert!) December 5, 2006
New scope does not require sedation, and is less expensive.
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(Dr.Koop.com) December 5, 2006
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(Science Daily) November 29, 2006
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(Reuters) November 28, 2006
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(United Press International) November 26, 2006
The new program is specifically designed for people in Medicare
Part D who may have trouble affording their medications.
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(National Institutes of Health) November 22, 2006
Call for adults who suffer from heartburn to participate in a
study.
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(Medical News Today) November 21, 2006
Dr. Gulchin Ergun gives information about what foods are actually
causing that holiday heartburn.
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(The Mail Tribune) November 21, 2006
Weight is more likely to trigger reflux than age, one expert says.
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(About.com) November 17, 2006
Drugmakers warn against taking HIV drug with acid-reflux
medications.
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(HealthDay News) November 15, 2006
The study suggests that doctors look for diagnoses other than
asthma when dealing with overweight patients.
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(Newswise) November 7, 2006
Dr. William Chey offers five tips for beating holiday heartburn.
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(Reuters) November 5, 2006
PPIs and H2 blockers do not increase the risk of stomach, esophagus
cancer.
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(Sun-Herald.com) November 5, 2006
Dr. Paul G. Donuhue responds to a reader's question about
hoarseness.
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(National Institutes of Health) November 1, 2006
Call for children aged 1 year through 5 years with proven
gastroesophageal reflux disorder.
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(Medical News Today) October 29, 2006
Patients with ulcerative colitis may cut their risk of
hospitalization by 50 percent by taking Remicade.
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(USA Today) October 25, 2006
Dr. Tedd Mitchell recommends the Three Ts for GERD symptoms.
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(United Press International) October 25, 2006
Nexium oral suspension formulation approved to treat GERD.
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(About.com) October 18, 2006
Sharon Gillson from About.com tackles 10 common heartburn myths.
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(Forbes.com) October 18, 2006
GERD patients have twice as much COPD problems as those without the
disorder.
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(United Press International) October 17, 2006
Nexium gets FDA nod for use in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
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(Medical News Today) October 12, 2006
Many GI sufferers too embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with
their doctor, survey says.
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(The People's Pharmacy) October 11, 2006
Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy respond to a
reader's question.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 11, 2006
Call for adults with GERD symptoms and asthma to participate in a
study.
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(Medical Leader) October 9, 2006
Common medications, including NSAIDS and diabetes meds increase
chance of bleeding during surgery
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(Scientific American) October 4, 2006
According to a new Norwegian study, air swallowing and belching
does not cause gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
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(ABC News) October 4, 2006
Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman of the Jay Monahan Center for
Gastrointestinal Health answers questions about GERD.
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(Reuters) October 4, 2006
A new study suggests that people with chronic acid reflux have an
increased risk of developing laryngeal cancer.
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(NBC5i.com) September 27, 2006
People with allergy symptoms who do not test positive for allergens
show improvement when they take Nexium.
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(Business Standard) September 27, 2006
Nexpro Fast is designed to neutralize acid in the stomach within 60
seconds.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 19, 2006
Call for adults who use NSAIDs and have gastric or duodenal ulcers
to participate in a study.
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(RxList) September 18, 2006
Posters on an Internet discuss board talk about problems with
Prevacid and hair loss.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 18, 2006
Call for infants with symptoms of GERD to participate in a study.
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(DentalPlans.com) September 13, 2006
Though foods do not cause GERD, some foods can aggravate the
condition.
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(MSN Money) September 12, 2006
Nocturnal acid breakthrough is a condition that researchers feel
has not been adequately treated with current medicines.
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(The People's Pharmacy) September 12, 2006
The pharmacists at The People's Pharmacy give information about the
use of DGL licorice to treat stomach ulcers.
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(Reuters) September 12, 2006
UnitedHealth Group Inc. expects to save around $150 million a year
from dropping Nexium.
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(Israel21c) September 5, 2006
The Israeli company is awaiting FDA approval for the SRS system
device.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 30, 2006
Call for adults who have completed Phase 3 Study T-EE04-084 or
T-EE04-085 and have healed erosive esophagitis to participate in a
study.
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(Fort Wayne Journal Gazette) August 30, 2006
Dr. Claude Deschamps of the Mayo Clinic discusses the connections
between diet soda and esophageal cancer.
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(PharmaLive) August 30, 2006
The series is sponsored by AstraZeneca, which makes the acid-reflux
medicine Nexium.
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(MySA.com) August 30, 2006
Only 10 percent of people who develop full-blown cancer of the
esophagus survive five years.
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(EurekAlert!) August 23, 2006
An enzyme, NOX5-S, may be a link between acid reflux and esophageal
cancer.
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(American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) August 21, 2006
Prevacid IV was recently approved for the short-term treatment of
erosive esophagitis.
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(DrGreene.com) August 17, 2006
Dr. Alan Greene responds to a reader's question about acid-reflux
medicines and their use in infants and children.
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(iVillage) August 14, 2006
Dr. Ronen Arai from iVillage answers a reader's question about the
long-term use of an acid-reflux medicine.
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(occ-doc.net) August 14, 2006
A San Diego drug-testing company says Protonix is one of two
medicines their tests can mistake for marijuana.
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(Reuters) August 13, 2006
The patent on Protonix does not expire until July 2010.
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(Maclean's) August 13, 2006
People who take proton-pump inhibitors are almost three times more
likely to become infected with C. difficile.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 9, 2006
Call for adults with GERD and heartburn to participate in a study.
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(PharmaLive) August 9, 2006
The new GERD definition may offer better diagnosis and treatment
for patients who suffer from the condition.
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(Yahoo! Finance) August 7, 2006
A financial columnist advises patients on the sometimes large
differences in drug prices.
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(Yahoo! Finance) July 26, 2006
Erosive esophagitis is caused by stomach acid eroding the inner
lining of the esophagus.
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(About.com) July 23, 2006
A handy, printable resource for finding foods that are
stomach-friendly.
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(webGERD.com) July 23, 2006
A listing, by meal, of foods that will help reduce GERD symptoms.
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(Eisai Inc.) July 21, 2006
The Straight Forward program gives AcipHex users the chance to
receive information about acid-reflux disorder through the mail.
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(Sun-Herald.com) July 20, 2006
A doctor answers a reader's question about whether surgery for a
hiatal hernia is still required if Nexium has relieved the hernia's
symptoms.
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(Topix.net) July 20, 2006
People who suffer from B-12 deficiency may need to take supplements
in either pill or shot forms.
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(EurekAlert!) July 19, 2006
The new GERD test would allow patients to avoid more elaborate and
expensive testing.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 17, 2006
Call for adults with Barrett's Esophagus to participate in a study.
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(Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc.) July 17, 2006
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(Yahoo! Health) July 12, 2006
An article describing some factors to consider when weighing the
treatment options for gastroesophageal disorder.
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(Daily Mail) July 12, 2006
Experiments in have found that manuka honey may help a range of
problems from heartburn to acne.
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(Monsters & Critics) July 12, 2006
Doctors use this information to find treatments for patients' GERD
symptoms and for pre-operative evaluation.
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(Webwire) July 12, 2006
Researchers had been unsure if drugs that reduced stomach acid
adversely affected the way HIV drugs worked.
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(Yahoo! Finance) July 12, 2006
Many patients who suffer from acid reflux are advised to limit
their intake of coffee because of its high acid content.
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(KETV/ABC7 - Omaha) July 5, 2006
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(Philadelphia Inquirer) July 5, 2006
Dr. Mitchell Hecht answers a woman's question about her husband's
throat clearing.
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(Health Central) July 5, 2006
Doctors talk to Heath Central about GERD's causes, symptoms, and
treatments.
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(TheIndyChannel.com) June 27, 2006
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(MedlinePlus) June 26, 2006
Twenty-five percent of Westerners suffer from GERD symptoms, versus
only 11 percent of people in Asian countries.
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(Foodconsumer.org) June 26, 2006
Consumer advocacy groups worry Medicare may be able to negotiate
better prices for some drugs than private insurers.
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(Dr. Gourmet) June 21, 2006
A doctor who is also a chef offers recipes to help GERD sufferers
make meals that are good--and good for them.
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(newratings.com) June 21, 2006
Low-dose aspirin therapy is common for patients who are at risk for
heart attacks and strokes.
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(Reuters) June 5, 2006
The study's results "likely" apply to men as well, researchers say.
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(PillBot.com) June 2, 2006
A comparison of current prices for AcipHex via online U.S. drug
distributors.
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(Doctor's Guide News) June 1, 2006
Longer durations of acid control in patients with GERD does help
with healing, AstraZeneca-supported study suggests.
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(Newswise) May 31, 2006
Treatment of babies with acid-reflux medicines, surgery, may help
prevent malnutrition and breathing problems caused by GERD.
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(Doctor's Guide News) May 31, 2006
Nexium may help control excessive acid production in patients with
this potentially life-threatening condition.
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(Pediatrics) May 18, 2006
Decreasing stomach acid with proton-pump inhibitors and other
acid-reducing drugs may make young gastroesophageal reflux disorder
patients more susceptible to illness and infection.
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(Reuters) May 15, 2006
Doctors find some lifestyle changes help gastroesophageal reflux
disorder symptoms, but restrictive diets may not.
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(National Institutes of Health) May 8, 2006
Call for infants 1 month through 11 months with presumed
gastroesophageal reflux disorder.
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(HealthCentral) January 13, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM®
delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the
short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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(National Institutes of Health) May 1, 2006
Call for patients with asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disorder
(GERD) to participate in a study.
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(Yahoo! Finance) May 1, 2006
The FDA has approved Nexium for short-term use in treating
gastroesophageal reflux disorder in teens.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 24, 2006
Call for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) to
participate in a study.
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(PharmaLive) April 24, 2006
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(National Institutes of Health) April 20, 2006
Call for patients with erosive esophagitis to participate in a
study.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 10, 2006
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(PillBot.com) April 7, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Prevacid via online U.S. drug
distributors.
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(Medscape General Medicine) April 7, 2006
A review of five clinical trials has found that the severity of
heartburn does not represent the severity of erosive esophagitis.
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(Channel News Asia) April 4, 2006
Yale University researchers also found that carbonated soft drinks
may even help reduce the incidence of one type of cancer.
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(Newswise) March 28, 2006
Scientists studied patients who regularly take a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication, such as a COX-2 inhibitor.
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(Google Answers) March 27, 2006
A post in the Google Answers forum containing links to information
about lifestyle, home, and herbal alternatives to acid-reflux
drugs.
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(PubMed) March 27, 2006
Researchers simulate costs for patients with the symptoms of peptic
ulcer disease.
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(HealthBoards.com) March 27, 2006
A group discussion about the side effects and efficacy of
proton-pump inhibitors, including AcipHex, Nexium, Prevacid,
Prilosec, Protonix, and Zantac.
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(Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology) March 24, 2006
A letter to the editor of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology.
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(PharmacyChecker.com LLC) March 22, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Nexium via online drug
distributors.
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(Escriber.com) March 22, 2006
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(HealingWell.com) March 22, 2006
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(PillBot.com) March 16, 2006
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(InteliHealth) March 16, 2006
Proton-pump inhibitors, such as Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix,
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(Genetic Engineering News) March 9, 2006
A study conducted by Santarus Inc. reports that Zegerid worked
better at preventing nocturnal acid breakthrough.
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(The Scotsman) March 9, 2006
The drug company claims its patents do not begin expiring until
2014.
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(PharmacyChecker.com LLC) March 2, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Protonix via online drug
distributors.
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(DrugDigest) March 2, 2006
People taking Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix should watch for
interactions.
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(Australian Broadcasting Corporation) March 2, 2006
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(Medscape) February 22, 2006
Difference in effects of lansoprazole (Prevacid) and rabeprazole
(AcipHex).
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(American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) February 15, 2006
Prevacid and Protonix injections are in short supply, say
manufacturers.
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(Illinois Teratogen Information Service) February 15, 2006
A review of the use of popular GERD medications by pregnancy women.
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(Lexington Herald-Leader) February 2, 2006
Overuse of antibiotics is widely blamed, but scientists are
researching other possible causes.
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(The People's Pharmacy) February 2, 2006
Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking drugs such as
Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix.
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(Health Behavior News Service) January 31, 2006
Study reviewed the active ingredients of Prevacid, Prilosec, and
Protonix.
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(Monterey Herald) January 31, 2006
Manufacturer will no longer subsidize drug for the elderly and
disabled who are eligible for Medicare.
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(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) January 31, 2006
An overview of concerns about heartburn and acid-reflux disease.
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(University of California, San Francisco) January 16, 2006
Waiting at least four hours after dinner may ease symptoms
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(10news.com) January 16, 2006
