Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.

Diabetes

Could daylight savings time be a risk to diabetics?

Soon, many will turn back the hands of time as part of the twice-annual ritual of daylight savings time. That means remembering to change the alarm clock next to the bed, which will mean an extra hour of sleep before getting ...

Medical research

Even low-dose aspirin may increase risk of GI bleeding

The risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding needs to be considered when determining the potential preventive benefits associated with low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to a new study in Clinical ...

Medical research

New patient guidelines for heart devices

A series of new guidelines for cardiac specialists has been developed to determine when heart failure patients should receive a mechanical heart-pumping device.

Medications

Metamizole could be alternative to classical NSAIDs

(HealthDay)—Metamizole seems to be safer than other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and causes fewer gastric and duodenal ulcers in postoperative pain management, according to a review published online June ...

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