Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate

Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix more >>

How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?

Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems more >>

World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux

Study shows they have doubled risk of GERD, may be linked to mental fallout more >>

Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises

Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds more >>

Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD

But long-term use could cause serious side effects more >>

Reflux Drugs OK With Blood Thinners

Taking antacids with anti-clotting drugs doesn't change outcomes after a heart attack, researchers find more >>

Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes

Review finds PPIs may perform better, and good rapport with physician is key more >>

Health Tip: Babies Can Have Reflux, Too

Signs that stomach contents are backing up more >>

Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem

Study suggests proton pump inhibitors could aggravate acid trouble more >>

Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Specialists should consider risks vs. benefits, researcher says more >>

Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture

But benefits still outweigh risks for patients who rely on them, experts say more >>

Health Tip: Taking an Antacid

What you should know before you use one more >>

Acid Reducers May Not Help All With Asthma

Study finds benefit only for those with evident symptoms of heartburn more >>

What You Need to Know When Your Stomach Aches

Doctor offers tips on digestive disorders more >>

Kapidex Approved for Acid Reflux

A reformulated version of Prevacid more >>

Traditional Nonsurgical GERD Treatments Not Impressive

But newer methods are replacing ones studied, experts say more >>

Health Tip: If You've Got GERD

Suggestions to help manage symptoms more >>

Health Tip: Preventing Indigestion

Don't rush through meals more >>

Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells

Scientists not sure if finding points to potential problems; maker stands by medication more >>

Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup

Study says the finding could help many children with the breathing condition more >>

HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble

Menopausal women who take hormones face greater chance of GERD, study finds more >>

Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux

Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say more >>

Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk

Proton pump inhibitors taken for more than 7 years quadrupled chance of hip breaks, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Prevent Heartburn

Stay clear of foods that cause symptoms more >>

Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease

New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says more >>

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