Heartburn/GERD News

Researchers say proton pump inhibitors like Nexium or Prilosec not linked to dementia

Popular heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors may raise the chance of death, new research shows.

Recurring bouts of C. difficile were more common in those who took drugs that lower stomach acid

Suggests long-term use of acid suppressors might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria

Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like Nexium and Prilosec

Research Evaluates Possible Link to PPI Risks

Prior research has also raised concerns about Nexium and heart health

But finding can't show whether drugs are directly responsible

Death rate from procedure lower than previously reported, study finds

While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises

But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase

But don't stop taking proton pump inhibitors based on this study, expert says

The proton pump inhibitor reduces amount of acid in the stomach

Study suggests class of meds upset healthy balance of bacteria in the gut

Too many patients unaware that timing is key to treatment, study finds

Study finds sleeve gastrectomy often doesn't relieve acid reflux, and sometimes makes it worse

Study found risk of deficiency rose with longer use, higher doses

But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Study found device allowed some heartburn patients to stop taking medication

Acid reflux is the most common reason U.S. adults undergo a procedure where a viewing tube is put down their throat. But many people don’t need it, according to new advice from one of internal medicine’s main professional groups.

Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.

An implantable device to treat chronic, severe acid reflux disease has moved one step closer to approval.

The prevalence of weekly heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux rose by almost 50% over the last decade, according to one of the largest studies ever to examine the issue.

Many people who take popular antacid pills like Aciphex, Dexilant, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix don't need them, according to a series of studies presented here at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting.

Men and women experience symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux differently, a new study shows.