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by hernews
Posted: Mon., August 11, 2008, 05:02 pm
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MONDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- New Canadian research shows that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux, peptic ulcers and related disorders elevates the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
This is now the third large study finding an increased risk of such fractures in people who use these medications. This latest study, reported in the current issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found the longest period of time from starting the drugs to seeing problems emerge.
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by hernews
Posted: Wed., June 25, 2008, 12:24 pm
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WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.
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by hernews
Posted: Wed., June 25, 2008, 12:24 pm
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WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.
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by hernews
Posted: Wed., June 25, 2008, 12:24 pm
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WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.
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by hollyoswald
Posted: Fri., June 13, 2008, 09:51 pm
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