Health
An expert's guide to sneezin' season
(HealthDay)—This could be a bad spring allergy season and people with allergies need to be prepared, an expert warns.
Mar 16, 2016
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Medications
Zurampic approved for gout
(HealthDay)—Zurampic (lesinurad) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control blood levels of uric acid associated with gout.
Dec 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Frequent heartburn may signal more serious digestive problem
(HealthDay)—Every Thanksgiving, lots of people loosen their belts and reach for antacids to quell an overstuffed tummy.
Nov 26, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CYP2C19 polymorphism impacts response to PPI Tx in GERD
(HealthDay)—CYP2C19 polymorphism impacts response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with lower efficacy rates for rapid metabolizer (RM) genotypes, according to a study ...
Nov 24, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Binge eating disorder can be treated
When most people hear the term "eating disorder," they usually think of anorexia or bulimia nervosa. While anorexia and bulimia are more commonly recognized, doctors are concerned about a different kind of eating disorder ...
Nov 10, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Device treats gastroesophageal reflux by stapling stomach to esophagus through mouth
Approximately 20 million Americans will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, in their lives. In some cases, patients suffer resulting heart burn or acid regurgitation so severe that they require ...
Sep 29, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rosacea linked to various comorbid conditions
(HealthDay)—Rosacea is associated with various comorbid conditions, including, but not limited to, allergies, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases, according to a study published in the October issue of the ...
Sep 24, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists elucidate the role of a key molecule involved in eosinophilic esophagitis
Scientists from the D'Or Institute of Research and Education (IDOR), the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Yale University School of Medicine have elucidated the chemical process behind a mysterious gastrointestinal ...
Aug 31, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Genomic testing can help identify patients at heightened risk for esophageal cancer
Barrett's esophagus (BE) develops in a subset of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and can increase the risk of developing cancer of the esophagus. Although periodic surveillance for cancer is recommended ...
Jun 8, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Review: radioablation offers no benefit for GERD patients
(HealthDay)—For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), evidence shows no difference in physiologic parameters for treatment with a radiofrequency ablation technique known as Stretta versus sham or proton ...
Jun 3, 2015
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