Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some heartburn treatments depress body iron levels, study finds
New research has found an association between some popular heartburn treatments and iron deficiency.
Oct 15, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Certain reflux and ulcer medications linked with bone fractures in dialysis patients
Certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers are linked with higher bone fracture risks among patients on dialysis, according to a new study. Almost three-quarters of patients who had a hip ...
Sep 27, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long-term PPI use linked to pneumonia risk in older adults
(HealthDay)—Among older adults in primary care, use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with greater risk of pneumonia in the second year of treatment, according to a study published in the July issue of the ...
Aug 23, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
One-third of US adults may unknowingly use medications that can cause depression
A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide, ...
Jun 12, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Invasive procedures should be reserved for a sub-group of acid reflux patients, study says
As the number of Americans with acid reflux grows, a study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus says invasive procedures to treat those who don't respond to medication should be done for select ...
May 8, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use
A new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly unnecessary or inappropriate medications.
Apr 19, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Short-term PPIs tied to higher hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's
(HealthDay)—Short-term proton pump inhibitor use, but not long-term or cumulative use, is associated with an increased risk of hip fracture among Alzheimer's patients, according to a study published online March 6 in Alimentary ...
Mar 22, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long-term proton pump inhibitor use does not increase hip fracture risk among Alzheimer's patients
Long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use does not increase the risk of hip fracture among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk of hip fracture was slightly ...
Mar 13, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could stomach medication cause depression?
A new study investigating the relationship between a common stomach drug is presented in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Several studies have established the connection between the gut microbiome and ...
Mar 8, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diaphragmatic breathing tied to less belching in GERD
(HealthDay)—Diaphragmatic breathing can reduce belching and proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory gastroesophageal reflux, according to a study published in the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Mar 5, 2018
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