Cardiology
Beware of bleeding risks with antacids containing aspirin
(HealthDay)—Antacids that contain aspirin may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding in rare cases, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said Monday.
Jun 6, 2016
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Stomach Ulcers
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acid reflux medications may increase kidney disease risk
Certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on the kidneys, according to two studies that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention ...
Oct 27, 2015
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Medical research
Bacteria play only a minor role stomach ulcers in cattle
Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna investigated whether stomach ulcers in cattle are related to the presence of certain bacteria. For their study, they analysed bacteria present in healthy and ulcerated ...
Apr 17, 2015
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Medications
FDA OKs first generic version of heartburn drug nexium
(HealthDay)—The first generic version of the heartburn drug Nexium (esomeprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 26, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Does your stomach bacteria protect you from obesity?
The germ Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most stomach ulcers, but new research in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics suggests that treating the bacteria is linked to weight gain.
Jun 2, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists make your stomach turn bright green if you have an ulcer
Doctors may soon be able to diagnose stomach ulcers without taking tissue samples from the stomach. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark now report to have developed a new, safer and noninvasive diagnostic ...
Jan 8, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
American girl who stayed a tot dies at age 20
An American girl who was born with an extremely rare condition that kept her a toddler for life has died at the age of 20, her father told AFP Wednesday.
Oct 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetic variations associated with susceptibility to bacteria linked to stomach disorders
Two genome-wide association studies and a subsequent meta-analysis have found that certain genetic variations are associated with susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that is a major cause of gastritis and stomach ...
May 7, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Potential new treatment for gastrointestinal cancers discovered
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have identified a complex of proteins that promotes the growth of some types of colon and gastric cancers, and shown that medications that block the function of this complex have the potential ...
Jan 17, 2013
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Genetics
Scientists identify genetic mutation behind rare disease
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, and Barts Health NHS Trust have identified the genetic mutation behind a devastating disease of the small intestine.
Jan 4, 2013
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