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_ Heartburn/GERDRead This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the … Read More→
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_ Digestive HealthScientists Identify Genetics of Life-Threatening Childhood Disease By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have discovered a genetic cause, as well as potential treatments, for a rare immune disorder called CHAPLE disease. Children … Read More→
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_ Digestive Health Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicinesBeware of Antacids Containing Aspirin By Jane Farrell articleThe next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicinesCould Your OTC Antacid Put You at Risk for Heart Disease, Dementia, and Kidney Failure? By Sondra Forsyth articleChronic use of over-the-counter drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) speeds up the aging … Read More→
_ Gallstones StonesBetter Gallbladder Surgery By Jane Farrell articleUCLA researchers have discovered an optimal way to image the bile ducts during gallbladder removal surgeries using a tested and … Read More→