What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating several potentially cancer-causing substances, called nitrosamines, recently found in some drugs, including those used to treat elevated blood pressure, heartburn, and acid reflux. Some of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 27, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Bioelectronic Medicine on the Rise
Bioelectronic medicine could be one of healthcare’s biggest secrets. The space is filled with applications – but many aren’t mainstream yet. A panel titled “ Bioelectronic Medicine: Redefining Medical Treatment,” will be held Tuesday, February 11, from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 210A at MD&M West Anaheim to discuss the space and how it could impact healthcare. While there have been some significant movements in that time – perhaps one of the greatest has developments has been GlaxoSmithKline teaming up with Verily...
Source: MDDI - January 22, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Digital Health Electronics Source Type: news

Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors
(Ohio State University) Acid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have an unintended side effect: impairment of breast cancer survivors' memory and concentration. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 17, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What is water brash?
People with gastroesophageal reflux disease may experience a symptom called water brash. Read more about the causes and treatment of water brash here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news

Study: Roughly 10% of U.S. children receive unnecessary medical care
Roughly 1 in 10 American kids receives medication or testing they don't need, according to a new analysis, including antibiotics for colds and babies who receive cold medicine or acid-blockers for uncomplicated reflux. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Half of Patients on PPIs for GERD Still Have Persistent Symptoms
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 -- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) symptoms are common, and more than half of patients taking daily proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy continue to experience persistent symptoms, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 24, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Acid reflux: 10 foods to eat less of this Christmas to avoid symptoms
ACID reflux occurs when stomach acid travels up towards the throat and is often caused or made worse by the things you eat and drink. If you want to avoid symptoms this Christmas, certain foods and drinks should be avoided. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Acid reflux: 10 foods to eat less of this Christmas if you want to avoid symptoms
ACID reflux occurs when stomach acid travels up towards the throat and is often caused or made worse by the things you eat and drink. If you want to avoid symptoms this Christmas, certain foods and drinks should be avoided. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?
Discover the association between acid reflux and shortness of breath. We also outline the symptoms of acid reflux, and the treatment options available. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news

Heartburn symptoms: Six signs of heartburn and acid reflux - what are the causes?
HEARTBURN and acid reflux are very common and often occur during the festive period after overindulging in food and drink. But how do you know if you have it so you can treat it and prevent it happening in the future? There are six signs to look out for. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Model May Predict Barrett Esophagus Diagnosis in GERD Patients
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 -- A diagnostic model can help predict diagnosis of Barrett esophagus in patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in The Lancet Digital Health. Avi Rosenfeld,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 13, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What's the link between dairy and acid reflux?
Although dairy is not a recognized cause of acid reflux, some people who consume dairy products may experience acid reflux. Learn why here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news

High street heartburn drugs 'could make people 80% more likely to get stomach bugs'
In a study of 900,000 people, scientists from Sorbonne University in Paris found those who took the acid-reflux medications were 80 per cent more likely to develop acute gastroenteritis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Got Chronic Heartburn? Easy Does It During the Thanksgiving Feast
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2019 -- The turkey, stuffing, cranberries, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes on the Thanksgiving table may look tempting, but if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) you should proceed with caution, experts... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

What is the Lifespan for a Child with Holoprosencephaly?
Discussion Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a clefting problem of the brain. “[HPE] the result of incomplete or absent midline division of the embryonic forebrain into distinct cerebral hemispheres (prosencephalon) between the 18th and 28th day after conception.” There are four distinct subtypes: Alobar – both hemispheres are completely fused and are not separated into the left and right hemispheres. There is agenesis of the corpus callosum, arrhinencephaly and a single ventricle with fused thalami. Facial features are almost always affected. Semilobar – the cerebral hemispheres are fused anteriorly bu...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 18, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news