Acid Reflux News Nov 3 2009

The infant illness du jour: acid reflux

With a trend in treatment for infant acid reflux, some doctors fear that thousands of babies are needlessly medicated for the hard-to-diagnose condition

The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/the-infant-illness-du-jour-acid-reflux/article1347365/

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Tiny transmitter helps diagnose serious reflux disease

Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux disease. When pills stop helping, they may face surgery. Some incredible technology helps doctors decide how to proceed.

KENS 5 San Antonio:

http://www.kens5.com/latestnews/stories/KENS20091102-RefluxTest.278c77695.html

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Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease

Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these effects and prescribe these medications carefully,according to a new commentary published in the November 2009 issue of Otolaryngology -

Head and Neck Surgery.PhysOrg: 

http://www.physorg.com/news176403707.html

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New Relief For Acid Reflux Patients?

If you don't suffer from acid reflux, chances are good someone you know may. One in five Americans has it, and it can be a burning burden.

WCVB Boston: 

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/21467457/detail.html

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Proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease may lead to unexpected consequences

Washington, Nov 2 : Researchers have warned that despite being highly effective for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases.

New Kerala:

 http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-142456.html

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