One-Time Procedure Could Prevent Acid Reflux
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Acid Reflux antacids esophagus LYNX Paula Ebben stomach Source Type: news
Pathway links heartburn and esophageal cancer
Got heartburn? More than 60 million adults in the U.S. have acid reflux, or heartburn, and approximately 10 percent are at risk for developing esophageal cancer, due in part to complications from Barrett's esophagus. But researchers at Rhode Island Hospital discovered a pathway they believe links Barrett's esophagus to the development of esophageal cancer. Their data suggest that blocking this pathway, such as with a proton pump inhibitor (e.g. omeprazole), may prevent the development of esophageal cancer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
Rhode Island Hospital uncovers pathway linking heartburn and esophageal cancer
(Lifespan) More than 60 million adults in the US have acid reflux, or heartburn, and approximately 10 percent are at risk for developing esophageal cancer, due in part to complications from Barrett's esophagus. But researchers at Rhode Island Hospital discovered a pathway they believe links Barrett's esophagus to the development of esophageal cancer. Their data suggest that blocking this pathway, such as with a proton pump inhibitor (e.g., omeprazole), may prevent the development of esophageal cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - October 7, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Taking over the counter pain relievers safely
For aching joints or a throbbing head, millions of Americans turn to aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) every day. They are generally safe, but if not used carefully NSAIDs can have a dark side, according to the September 2013 Harvard Women's Health Watch.
NSAIDs are widely used because they perform double duty. “They not only relieve pain, but they reduce inflammation too,” says Dr. Lucy Chen, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and attending physician in the anesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine department at Massachusetts General Hos...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - August 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
PPIs May Lead to Heart Disease
According to recent research, the drugs that help millions of people control their acid reflux may also cause cardiovascular disease.
In human tissue and mouse models, researchers from Houston Methodist Hospital and two other institutions found proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) caused the constriction of blood vessels. If taken regularly, PPIs could lead to a variety of cardiovascular problems over they, the researchers state, including hypertension and a weakened heartburn. In the paper, published in the current issue of Circulation (published by the American Heart Association), the scientists say a broad, large-scale study...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - July 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Using Acid Reflux Medications Wisely
If you decide to take medication for any medical condition, you should know how to take that medication wisely. Up to half of all those who take medications do not take them as directed. This could be the result of not reading the labels on the prescriptions bottles or on the bottles of the over the counter meds, missing doses, using medication after it's expiration date, etc.
In order to make sure you lower your risk of having problems with the medications you take, you can follow the tips in this article on using medications wisely.
Related Resources:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
Chooz
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tips for Seniors on the Safe Use of Acid Reflux Medications
As a person gets older, they may be faced with more health conditions that they will need to treat on a regular basis. This includes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you are a senior citizen and on various medications, you no doubt know the importance of taking medication safely. Sometimes the difficulty arises when the number of medications, and medical conditions they treat, increases. That's a lot to keep organized at times. These tips on safe use of medications can go a long way in helping you with this part of your health care.
Related Information:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tips for Seniors on the Safe Use of Acid Reflux Medications
As a person gets older, they may be faced with more health conditions that they will need to treat on a regular basis. This includes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you are a senior citizen and on various medications, you no doubt know the importance of taking medication safely. Sometimes the difficulty arises when the number of medications, and medical conditions they treat, increases. That's a lot to keep organized at times. These tips on safe use of medications can go a long way in helping you with this part of your health care.
Related Information:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that have been used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with GERD, ulcers in the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders where the production of stomach acid needs to be controlled.
Read more about what proton pump inhibitors are and what they do.
Types of PPIs:
Aciphex
Dexilant
Nexium
Prevacid
Prilosec
Protonix
Related Resources:
GERD
Erosive Esophagitis
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Peptic Ulcers
What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors? originally appeared on About.com Heartburn ...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - April 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Using Acid Reflux Medications Wisely
If you decide to take medication for any medical condition, you should know how to take that medication wisely. Up to half of all those who take medications do not take them as directed. This could be the result of not reading the labels on the prescriptions bottles or on the bottles of the over the counter meds, missing doses, using medication after it's expiration date, etc.
In order to make sure you lower your risk of having problems with the medications you take, you can follow the tips in this article on using medications wisely.
Related Resources:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
Chooz
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - March 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Veterans Diagnosed With Reflux Issues Often Start On High Doses Of Drugs, Rarely Stop Therapy
U.S. veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are frequently prescribed doses of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole (commonly known by brand names such as Prilosec), that are much higher than recommended --- and they are kept on the drug far too long, according to a new Northwestern Medicine® study. PPIs are among the most widely used drugs in the nation, resulting in more than $11 billion in annual direct health care costs in the U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
Heartburn Meds May Often Be Taken for Too Long, at Too-High Doses
Study of U.S. veterans found many stay on drugs such as Prilosec for months, years without reevaluation
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: GERD, Medicines, Veterans and Military Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Expert position paper on use of proton pump inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular disease and antithrombotic therapy
Source: Eur Heart J
Area: News
The European Society of Cardiology NSTEMI and STEMI guidelines and an ACCF/ACG/AHA consensus document recommend treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients treated with dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) during the initial phase of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), particularly in patients with a history of GI bleeding or peptic ulcer. Several studies have raised concerns that many PPIs, especially omeprazole, might diminish the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel, most likely through inhibition of CYP2C19 and, consequently, the conversion of clopidogrel into its active metaboli...
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Prescription problems for vets on reflux drug
(Northwestern University) US veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease are frequently prescribed doses of proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (commonly known by brand names such as Prilosec), that are much higher than recommended -- and they are kept on the drug far too long, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
d'Oliveira & Associates Now Offers a No Win - No Fee Promise...
The law firm of d’Oliveira & Associates is working with some of the leading Prilosec lawyers in the country handling Prilosec cases and want the public to know that they offer a “No Win No Fee...(PRWeb January 18, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10334594.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 19, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
