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Hormone Therapy May Up Odds of GERD in Postmenopausal Women

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among postmenopausal women, according to a review published online June...

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux

MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may...

Anti-Reflux Mucosectomy Effective for GERD in Long Term

THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 – For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux...

What Is Chronic Acid Reflux, or GERD?

FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 – Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...

What Is Celiac Disease?

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 – Celiac disease is a chronic disease that can’t be cured, but treatment can help with symptoms. This guide will break down what you need to know about celiac disease, i...

What's Causing Your Indigestion — And How to Treat It

TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 – Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a common ailment that can bring about a range of uncomfortable symptoms, leaving one feeling full and experiencing stomach pain. It's a...

GERD Increases Risk for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

MONDAY, May 8, 2023 – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in the European Respiratory...

Gut Microbiome Changes Throughout the Day and With the Seasons

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 – Half of the cells in your body aren’t human — and a new study suggests that many critical to your health oscillate by the hour, day and even the season. The human body con...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40 Mg Per Vial: Recall - Presence of Glass Particles

ISSUE: AuroMedics Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40 mg per vial, to the hospital level. The product was found to contain glass particles in the vial....

FDA Medwatch Alert: Over-the-Counter Antacid Products Containing Aspirin: FDA Drug Safety Communication - Serious Bleeding Risk

ISSUE: The FDA is warning consumers about the risk of serious bleeding when using nonprescription, also known as over-the-counter or OTC, aspirin-containing antacid products to treat heartburn, sour...

FDA Approves Takeda's Dexilant SoluTab (dexlansoprazole)

DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., (Takeda) (TSE: 4502) today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved...

Pfizer Statement on U.S. FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Nexium 24HR

Friday, March 28, 2014 - Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved over-the-counter Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole 20mg) marking a key step towards providing those who suffer from...

FDA Approves Aciphex Sprinkle (rabeprazole sodium) For Use in Children Ages 1 to 11

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, March 26, 2013 - Eisai Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aciphex Sprinkle Delayed-Release Capsules 5mg and 10mg for the treatment...

FDA Approves Nexium I.V. (Esomeprazole Sodium) for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) With Erosive Esophagitis in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2011 - AstraZeneca announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Nexium I.V. (esomeprazole sodium) for Injection...

FDA Approves OTC Version Of Heartburn Drug Zegerid

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--Merck & Co. and Santarus Inc. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration approved Merck’s over-the-counter version of the Santarus prescription heartburn drug Zegerid. S...

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