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FDA: Nexium, Prilosec OK for Heart
Dec. 10, 2007 -- The FDA today confirmed that it sees no likely link between heart attacks or other heart risks and the long-term use of Prilosec and Nexium, which are drugs that treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). "We have completed our safety review ... and it is our assessment that the
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'Dragon's Blood' May Slay Ulcer Bug
Nov. 9, 2007 -- Heads up, Lancelot: A traditional Chinese medicine called dragon's blood may fight ulcer bacteria and blood clots. So say scientists in Shanghai, China. They describe dragon's blood as a "dark red resinous substance derived from various plants" that has long been used in Chinese medi
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Coughing, Snoring Among GERD Symptoms
Oct. 16, 2007 (Philadelphia) -- Nearly three-fourths of people with chronic acid reflux -- technically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- suffer nighttime symptoms not typically associated with the disease such as coughing, snoring, and chest pain, researchers report. The study of 7
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GI Woes Cut Into Work Productivity
Oct. 15, 2007 (Philadelphia) -- People who suffer from common gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and acid reflux often find it hard to get the job done, researchers report. In a study of more than 400 men and women with the conditions, the average lost w
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Appendix May Actually Have a Purpose
Oct. 12, 2007 -- The lowly appendix may have a purpose after all. New research suggests that the seemingly useless organ provides a safe haven for good bacteria to hang out in the gut. Although the study stops short of providing direct proof of this proposed purpose for the appendix, researchers say
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Skin Patch May Stop Montezuma’s Revenge
Sept. 19, 2007 (Chicago) -- Researchers have developed a skin patch that prevents the curse of many trips abroad: travelers’ diarrhea. In a study of more than 150 travelers to Mexico and Guatemala, the novel vaccine cut the risk of moderate to severe diarrhea by 75%. Those who did get sick had a sho
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Nexium, Prilosec: No Heart Risks Seen
Aug. 9, 2007 -- The FDA today reported that so far, it has found no signs of heart risks associated with long-term use of the drugs Prilosec and Nexium. Prilosec and Nexium belong to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. They work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Bot
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Livestock May Prevent Kids’ Crohn’s
Aug. 6, 2007 -- Babies who have regular contact with farm animals may be less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease than other kids, a German study shows. But don't rush out to get a pet pig just yet. "At the moment, we unfortunately cannot give direct advice to the parents," researcher Katja
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IBS Drug Zelnorm OK'd for Some
(Editor’s Note: On April 2, 2008, Zelnorm’s manufacturer voluntarily discontinued Zelnorm. It is no longer available.) July 27, 2007 -- The irritable bowel syndrome drug Zelnorm, which was taken off the U.S. market earlier this year, will be allowed for some patients under tight restrictions, the FD
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New Drug May Help Treat Crohn's Disease
July 18, 2007 -- Two new studies show that a new drug called Cimzia may ease symptoms of Crohn's disease. Cimzia hasn't been approved by the FDA yet. Patients would give themselves injections of the drug, which targets an inflammatory chemical called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha. The two new st
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