MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'gerd'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:07:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676787&cid=t_93925_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fheartburn-bugs-have-become-antibiotic-resistant%2F2011.04.04 H. pylori dominated the GI news in the 1990s, and despite it disappearing from the front pages, it remains a common and important clinical problem. The dominant recommended initial treatment strategy has been a clarithromycin-based PPI triple therapy, with either amoxicillin or metronidazole as the third drug. This approach was based on clinical studies, ease of use, and tolerability factors. Bismuth-based quadruple therapy (a bismuth agent, metronidazole, tetracycline, and a PPI), despite demonstrating excellent activity, was usually relegated to second-line therapy because of the complexity of the dosing as well as compliance and tolerability issues. However, duringthe last decade, the widespread use of macrolides in the general population has led to rising resistance to clarithromycin (... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676787 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:00:07 +0100 4676787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615430&cid=t_93925_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FEl6Lh_WvNNM%2F Welcome to the working week. We hope the weekend was relaxing and fruitful. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines. Doing so under rainy skies does this make this a challenge, though, yes? So reach for that cup of stimulation - our flavor today is chocolate raspberry truffle - to lift your spirits. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to help you along. Have a good day, everyone, and stay in touch… Novartis Wins EU Approval For Gilenya MS Pill (Reuters) FDA Not Ready To Act On Tainted Wipes (MSNBC) Glaxo CEO Says Drugmakers Should Not Leave UK Over Taxes (The Guardian) Xenoport Ends Development Of Heart Drug (Reuters) Mylan Sues FDA Over Ranbaxy Lipitor Generic (Bloomberg News) FDA And EMA Form QBD Pilot Plan (Outsourcing Pharma) Inovio Receives... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615430 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:52:14 +0100 4615430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314076&cid=t_93925_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmedical-profession-is-conspiracy.html I am a full-time practising doctor and yet sometimes I believe that the medical profession is not always completely honest with patients.Now, I am not talking about the rubbish which alternative medicine practitioners are selling about how the medical establishment is out to rip patients off with unnecessary surgery and exorbitantly priced drugs. And neither is it true that doctors will gang up on patients and refuse to testify against other doctors when a medical mishap occurs. I believe that most doctors are honest professionals who are doing their best to try to help their patients to get better.The truth is far worse. Sadly, most doctors do not realise the harm they often end up inflicting on their patients. They mean well, but because they become arrogant and brainwashed as they get o... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314076 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:03:00 +0100 4314076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105847&cid=t_93925_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fgastroesophageal-reflux-in-infants.html This is defined as the passage of gastric contents to the esophagus. Once the food reaches the stomach this will be mixed with acidic enzymes that help break down the food in smaller pieces. If the contents of the stomach goes to the esophagus this may cause problems in some babies, because the lining of the esophagus is not designed to hold acidic substances. Most babies have some kind of gastroesophageal reflux but are not bothered by it, they are what you call "happy spitters". Once the babies show symptoms this is called gastroesophageal reflux disease.Reflux results from the transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.Signs and symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophagel Reflux Disease):recurrent vomitingpoor weight gainweight lossdifficulty swallowingabdominal painchest paincoughing... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105847 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:08:00 +0100 4105847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085979&cid=t_93925_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Facid-reflux-heartburn-and-your-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085979 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:52:00 +0100 4085979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119043&cid=t_93925_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2F4cQazzTxTXw%2Fgerds-dirty-little-secret.html GERD’s dirty little secret – When omeprazole's patent expired AstraZeneca launched the optically pure version esomeprazole, which is apparently four times as active and gave them a new patent and a corner of the acid reflux market. Bizarrely, both forms of the drug (pro-drug in fact) are converted to the same chemical in the body and so you could get the same efficacy level as esomeprazole simply by taking more of the original omeprazole, which of course is now available as a much cheaper generic since the AZ patent expired. Another opportunity for NHS or health insurance savings? Related Posts:Chene Follow UCesamet, THC and chemotherapyPatently ObviousTrue body shapeCholesterol drug withdrawal symptomsGERD’s dirty little secret is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog (... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119043 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0100 4119043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443820&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Flack-of-stomach-acid-causes-most-gerd.html As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogsVisit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on mind, body, and spirit healing.LACK OF STOMACH ACID CAUSES MOST GERDGERD  has become a househo... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443820 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:28:00 +0100 3443820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440917&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Flack-of-stomach-acid-causes-most-gerd.html As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on mind, body, and spirit healing. LACK OF STOMACH ACID CAUSES MOST GERDGERD  has become a household word.... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440917 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:28:00 +0100 3440917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737799&cid=t_93925_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fev-dzIDanz0%2F Do we need yet another reason to lose weight? A new study reveals that obesity is linked to GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. The appearance of GERD has increased steadily over the last few years, just like obesity. Now, almost “1 in 5 people have the disease.” This research makes sense when you consider that the same types of eating contribute to obesity and GERD both. Here’s the kicker, however. Even if you lose weight, it won’t help GERD unless you’re in the earliest stages of the disease. The only true prevention is to not become obese in the first place. However, there are plenty of ways to treat GERD once you have it. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Obesity Linked to Reflux Disease (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737799 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:51:03 +0100 2737799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290587&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frestaurants-cause-gerd.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you the reader come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary with astounding results.Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more valuable medical information.GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease, called GERD, occurs in 20% of Americans.  The stomach acids, with the same acidity as battery acid, help you digest the food you eat.  The stomach acids splash up to the esophagus, causing heartburn.  Many of you may simply have laryngitis or chronic dry cough, and it is uncertain that this is gastric re... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290587 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:16:00 +0100 2290587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879691&cid=t_93925_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fgastreoesophageal-reflux-gerd-in.html It is very common for infants to spit-up a lot after eating. This is the upward movement of stomach contents towards the esophagus and out of their mouths and nostrils. This sometimes cause some distress in the infant and the parents when they start choking on the milk. A baby's immature digestive system is usually to blame. The esophageal sphincter's opening and closing is very uncoordinated during the first few months of life and the acidic contents of the stomach go up the esophageal tract resulting in discomfort.Symptoms:recurrent vomitingfrequent or persistent coughrefusing to eat or difficulty eating(choking or gagging with feeding)colicky behavior (frequent crying and fussiness)regurgitation and frequent swallowingMost babies outgrow GERD by 1-2 years of age. If the babies are happy... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879691 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:56:00 +0100 2879691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906167&cid=t_93925_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F429707734%2F The American Gastroenterological Association has just issued a new position statement on treating GERD, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, which some people refer to as acid reflux. And the guidelines discuss various remedies, including medication and lifestyle changes. But let’s start with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which suggests making one or more lifestyle changes, drugs, or surgery. Among the lifestyle changes: stop smoking; avoid foods and drinks that worsen symptoms (such as coffee, spicy stuff and alcohol); lose weight; eat small and frequent meals; wear loose-fitting clothes; avoid lying down for three hours after a meal, raise the head of one’s bed by several inches (read more here). The AGA guidelines attemp... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906167 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:51:12 +0100 1906167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084250&cid=t_93925_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F198190914%2Ffda_decision_regarding_nexium_and_omeprazole_no_cardiac_risk.html Final assessment of two small, long-term, open studies on patients with gastro-esphogeal reflux disease (GERD) comparing anti-reflux surgery with either Nexium or omeprazole was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA concluded that "long-term use of these drugs is not likely to be associated with an increased risk of heart problems. FDA recommends that health care providers continue to prescribe, and patients continue to use, these products as described in the labeling for the two drugs."AstraZeneca, manufacturer of Nexium, agreed with the FDA's findings and further agreed that the overall risk/benefit profiles of omeprazole and Nexium remain unchanged and continues to be confident in the safety of both drugs.AstraZeneca's tradenames for ome... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084250 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:00:44 +0100 1084250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=952148&cid=t_93925_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F170323979%2Fastrazenecas_nexium.html Most people have heard of "the purple pill" but do you know what it's for? AstraZeneca's (NYSE:AZN) Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) is for the relief of persistent heartburn. Heartburn is considered "persistent" if you experience it two or more days a week. What makes Nexium different from standard antacid (yes, we all use to take TUMS for heartburn before) is that it actually heals erosions in the esophagus. Acid churning up for the stomach can, over time, wear away the lining of the esophagus causing erosions that are not healed by antacids.Treatment is usually 1 pill a day, at least 1 hour before a meal with a full glass of water. Though the symptoms of GERD/NERD may cease, continue the treatment for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor.Less se... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=952148 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:30:57 +0100 952148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944601&cid=t_93925_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F168572057%2Fdo_you_have_nerd.html N.E.R.D., Nonerosive Reflux Disease, is a form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Or, in plain English, Heartburn.GERD erodes the esophageal lining causing a condition called esophagitis. NERD does not cause this condition however it is more likely to have extra-esophageal complications and is less likely to respond to surgery.So how to tell if you have NERD? You experience an uncomfortable feeling of burning, heat or pain just behind the breastbone. Treatment can be as simple as taking nonprescription medicines like H2 blockers (like Pepcid) or a proton pump inhibitor (like Prilosec OTC). You should also change your diet, lose weight and avoid alcohol.Here are some great sites to help you control or eliminate your NERD/GERD:About.comWebMDFamily EducationScienceDailyIf you try all ... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944601 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:00:31 +0100 944601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760464&cid=t_93925_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F26%2Facid-reflux-disease-real-and-treatable%2F Filed under: Esophageal CancerWe've all probably had acid reflux, otherwise known as "heartburn," from time to time, perhaps after eating too much or eating certain types of food. However, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a serious, chronic disease for some individuals, and overeating is not the only cause.According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House of the NIH, the causes of GERD remain unclear. Research shows that in individuals with GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes while the rest of the esophagus is working. In addition, anatomical abnormalities such as a hiatal hernia may also contribute and such hernias can occur at any age. Other factors that may contribute are obesity, pregnancy, smoking and certain foods.Chronic GERD that goes without... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760464 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 760464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=726002&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=34444&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fallergies-and-asthma%2F2007%2F07%2Fasthma-and-acid-reflux.html Once a year, the largest pulmonary meeting in the world is held by the American Thoracic Society (ATS). This year, it was in San Francisco, with over 16,000 attendees. One of the major topics is asthma. I reviewed all of the asthma abstracts (short summaries of research done during the previous year), so during the next couple of months, I will blog about some of the highlights from the ATS meeting.40% of patients with cough variant asthma (CVA) have acid reflux (GERD). Both of these disorders are common, but how common depends on exactly how one defines mild disease and how many medical tests are done to confirm an abnormality and rule out other possible causes for the symptoms of cough and heartburn.For decades, people who over-indulged with food got heartburn and just treated it with ch... Allergies and Asthma blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=726002 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 726002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=438161&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=34444&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fallergies-and-asthma%2F2006%2F03%2Fvinegar-for-gerd.html An interesting question from the message board:Q: I have read in several publications that a person should take a couple of spoon fulls of vinegar for their heartburn instead of meds...Is this true or is there more to this then I have read?A: I believe that one should take no more medicine than necessary to treat most diseases. The best drug-free GERD therapies are to lose weight, don't eat or drink during the two hours prior to bedtime, and raise the head of your bed by six inches.The next cheapest and safest GERD therapy is to take antacids. If those therapies don't work, then the first generation acid blockers are a good next choice. If those aren't effective, then the relatively new PPI drugs block almost all production of stomach acid for more than 24 hours. However, daily use of PPIs... Allergies and Asthma blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=438161 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 05:00:00 +0100 438161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=438181&cid=t_93925_117_f&fid=34444&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fallergies-and-asthma%2F2005%2F12%2Fchronic-cough-workup-part-i.html Classic asthma, cough-variant asthma, eosinophilic bronchitis, sino-bronchial syndrome, rhino-sinusitis, atopic cough, multiple-chemical sensitivity, post-viral URI, and GERD can all cause a chronic cough in a non-smoker. The successful treatments differ, so how can a doctor distinguish between them?An acute cough is defined as lasting less than 3 weeks. A chronic cough has lasted more than 8 weeks (two months). A chronic cough in a cigarette smoker is called chronic bronchitis, and usually disregarded by the smoker. The cure for a smokers' cough is simple, but rarely employed (smoking cessation). The most common causes of a chronic cough in a non-smoker are asthma, rhinitis with sinusitis and post-nasal drainage (PND), and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). Most people with a chroni... Allergies and Asthma blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=438181 Mon, 05 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 438181