News tagged with proton pump
New study sheds light on evolutionary origin of oxygen-based cellular respiration
Researchers at the RIKEN SPring-8 Center in Harima, Japan, have clarified the crystal structure of quinol dependent nitric oxide reductase (qNOR), a bacterial enzyme that offers clues on the origins of our ...
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Study shows zinc salts offer rapid relief from gastric reflux
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a study that could revolutionize how millions of people are treated for painful gastric acid-related diseases, a team led by Yale School of Medicine researchers has shown that zinc salts offer rapid, prolonged ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 24, 2010 |
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Singaporean scientists conduct world's first remote X-ray scattering experiment
On 26th May, Nanyang Technological University's School of Biological Science (SBS) will pioneer the world's first remotely controlled Solution X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) experiment. The experiment will be initiated from Singapore ...
May 26, 2009 |
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Clinical study rejects cancer safety fears of most common heartburn treatment
Fears about the cancer causing effects of the second most prescribed group of drugs in the Western world have been put to rest, following the largest ever study into their use.
Sep 09, 2009 |
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Meds Not Always Best Solution for Chronic Heartburn
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you constantly pop pills and still suffer from irritating heartburn, there may be an underlying problem more effectively -- and safely -- addressed with surgery.
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Jul 16, 2010 |
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Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency
Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for eight weeks induces acid-related symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation and dyspepsia once treatment is withdrawn in healthy individuals, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, th ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 01, 2009 |
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Long-term treatment with proton pump inhibitor can increase weight
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common esophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Accumulating evidence has confirmed the excellent efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitor ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Studies document risks associated with common acid-suppressing medications
Proton pump inhibitors, medications that suppress acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, and higher doses do not appear any more beneficial ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
May 10, 2010 |
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PPIs and antiplatelet drugs can be used together after careful consideration of risks and benefits
Using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and antiplatelet drugs (thienopyridines) together is an appropriate way of treating patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease who are at high risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 08, 2010 |
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Less is more when prescribing acid suppressive drugs for non-ICU patients
Over the last several decades, the prophylactic use of acid-suppressive medications to help prevent gastrointestinal bleeding (GI) in hospitalized patients has increased significantly, with some studies estimating that as ...
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Feb 14, 2011 |
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