GSK Says Canadian Court Dismissed Zantac Litigation GSK Says Canadian Court Dismissed Zantac Litigation
The British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed a proposed class action in Canada against heartburn drug Zantac over increased cancer risk, drugmaker GSK said on Friday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Ghana: Recall of Polyfort Suspension in Nigeria
[GhanaToday] The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the immediate recall, in Nigeria, of all batches of Polyfort Suspension, an antacid used for the treatment of heartburn, indigestion and hyperacidity manufactured in Nigeria by Swiss Pharma Limited. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 11, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Sporty dad, 27, staggered to find heartburn was actually life-threatening heart-attack
EXCLUSIVE: Youtuber Casey Barker said his symptoms reached extremes within minutes, but with a two hour wait for an ambulance, he presented himself at hospital and nearly "collapsed at the reception desk". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dad's cancer symptoms misdiagnosed as acid reflux and depression - lymphoma signs to spot
He was prescribed heartburn medication after complaining of chest pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How a blast of hot gas fired down the oesophagus could ease the agony of heartburn
Argon gas is fired from a tube inserted into the oesophagus while the patient is under sedation. The treatment targets the area where acid often leaks back up into the food pipe, causing pain. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Marksans Pharma gets final USFDA nod for generic version of Famotidine tablets
Marksans Pharma Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Famotidine tablets indicated for the treatment of acid indigestion and heartburn. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 10, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

First Zantac Cancer Risk Trial in California Postponed by Months First Zantac Cancer Risk Trial in California Postponed by Months
The first scheduled trial over claims that GSK ' s heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, which had been set to begin Monday, has been postponed, likely by several months.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 27, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

GSK Scientists Knew About Zantac's Cancer Risks For Forty Years
GSK Scientists Knew About Zantac's Cancer Risks For Forty Years Three years after the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) pulled GSK Plc's heartburn drug Zantac off the market due to suspected links to cancer, and just two weeks before the trial begins of a man who alleges he developed bladder cancer…#fda #gskplc #gsk #zantac #glaxo #ndma #931ng #eveliogrillo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Judge Weighs Key Evidence Ahead of First Zantac Cancer Trial Judge Weighs Key Evidence Ahead of First Zantac Cancer Trial
Lawyers for a man who alleges he developed bladder cancer after taking heartburn drug Zantac urged a California judge on Thursday to allow expert testimony at an upcoming trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

What Glaxo Knew About Zantac ’s Potential Cancer Risk
When did Glaxo know that its heartburn medication Zantac may have contained a potential carcinogen? New evidence ahead of a California trial suggests the drugmaker potentially should have known more sooner. -------- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm Subscribe to Bloomberg…#glaxo #zantac #bloombergoriginals #bloombergquicktake #connect (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Don't Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 -- If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns. " Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] is when you get acid and chemical... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains why reflux disease isn't `just' heartburn
LONDON — Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus: The stomach can resist acid but the esophagus is less acid-resistant. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says reflux disease may be common, but there can be severe complications if it is ongoing and left untreated. Heartburn is a key symptom of reflux disease, but… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 12, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Does your heartburn come and go? The timing of your symptoms may be hinting at blood clots
Even minor delays in blood clot treatment can have life-altering implications. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How a silicone 'table tennis ball' implant in the stomach can ease chronic heartburn
The new device, called RefluxStop, tackles the problem by simply exerting gentle pressure on the faulty valve at the top of the stomach to stop acid from escaping. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Expert recommends certain sleeping position to ease heartburn - lowers risk of acid reflux
He warned that stress could also be a contributing factor when it comes to heartburn. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news