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 'heartburn'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:16:54 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676787&cid=t_93926_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=4631648&cid=t_93926_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FLb25IzA8q8M%2F Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? Gloomy skies are hovering over the Pharmalot corporate campus again. Nonetheless, our spirits remain sunny. You know the refrain: ‘Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.’ In other words, those meetings and deadlines may loom, but you will persevere. Meanwhile, please join us for, yes, that mandatory cup of stimulation and get ready to conquer the world. Have a good one and stay in touch… Merck Returns Blood Clot Drug to Portola (Reuters) Bayer Launches Melt-In-The-Mouth Impotence Pill In UK (Pharma Times) Abbott Settles HIV Drug Price Lawsuit With Pharmacies (Reuters) No Fracture Warnings Needed On OTC Heartburn Meds (Reuters) Canadian Access To Medicines Bill Stalls In Senate (Bridges Weekly) Amgen Say... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631648 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:59:01 +0100 4631648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622505&cid=t_93926_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FoKxxJSm2UaM%2F Pfizer is holding talks with the US Department of Justice to settle charges the drugmaker committed fraud against government health programs by failing to report discounts and rebates for its Protonix heartburn med, according to a court document. A joint motion filed on March 11 in federal court in Boston asked for extended deadlines related to discovery, among other things, and noted the requests “are necessary to permit the parties to continue to engage in settlement discussions” (read this). The development comes less than a year after 17 states joined a pair of whistleblower lawsuits alleging Wyeth, which is now owned by Pfizer, knowingly failed to report certain discounted prices as required by laws governing the Medicaid program. As a result, Wyeth allegedly avoided payi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622505 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:28:45 +0100 4622505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615430&cid=t_93926_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=4517352&cid=t_93926_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FIqBNbG7HvHU%2F The UK’s Office of Fair Trading has filed a claim against Reckitt Benckiser for abusing its dominant market position by allegedly preventing doctors from prescribing lower-cost generic versions of its Gaviscon heartburn medication. The OFT sent a so-called ’statement of objections’ to the consumer goods giant for seeking to restrict competition. In the episode cited by regulators, Reckitt allegedly withdrew its Gaviscon Original Liquid from the computer system maintained by the UK’s National Health Service before a generic name was assigned. And so any doc searching for the med would only find Gaviscon Advance Liquid, which still has patent protection and, therefore, no generic alternative at a lower price. “This case raises significant and complex competition... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517352 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:44:30 +0100 4517352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424446&cid=t_93926_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9T5uMwVXXjQ%2F The list of product web sites that manage to get consumers to actually do something contains some very familiar names, such as Viagra, Nexium, Yaz and Lunesta. Of course, these are used to treat rather common concerns and all have, at one time or another, been widely advertised. Yet they also share something else in common - often, coupons are available, according to a recent survey that found, on average, 74 percent of consumers took some type of action after visiting a product web site. In other words, coupons appear to act as a motivator for following up in some fashion. “One thing we see when looking at satisfaction in years past is that there seems to be a high correlation beween satisfaction and a coupon,” says Meredith Ressi, president of Manhattan Research, which canvas... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424446 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:04:32 +0100 4424446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085979&cid=t_93926_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=3552524&cid=t_93926_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fanother-clear-case-of-yes-no-maybe-were.html When I first met my husband he suffered from heart burn all the time, and lived on tums. After we got married I convinced him that going to a doctor would be a healthier option than not going. The doctor told him to take prilosec for his heart burn. Which after some arm twisting, he does. And his heart burn went away. Then a few years ago, I started having digestive problems and found out I have a hiatal hernia which can cause heart burn. I was told by my GI doctor that if I have heart burn more than three times a week, I should take prilosec as well. So far its worked well. Take prilosec and no heart burn. Don't take prilosec and get heart burn. We actually get the cheap Costco generic version but its the same thing.But no, they had to keep doing research and what did they find? Taking pr... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552524 Tue, 11 May 2010 10:08:00 +0100 3552524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709078&cid=t_93926_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F18%2Fgut-2009-volume-58-number-9%2F Contents Page Fade Fave: Functional heartburn has more in common with functional dyspepsia than with non-erosive reflux disease Fade Skinny:Identifies the increased prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms in patients with functional heartburn reinforces the concept that functional gastrointestinal disorders extend beyond the boundaries suggested by the anatomical location of symptoms. This should be regarded as a further argument to test patients with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in order to separate patients with functional heartburn from patients with non-erosive reflux disease in whom symptoms are associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Access from Home, Access from Work, Access in the Library, Athens Passwor... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709078 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:04:12 +0100 2709078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=952148&cid=t_93926_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_93926_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=538990&cid=t_93926_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fheartburn-drugs-necessitate-bone.html Ever wonder how new markets for additional pharmaceutical meds develop. I will give you a current example here. The ever burgeoning market for acid reflux and heartburn medications is well known. As these meds are used by more and more people we see ever increasing levels of stomach alkalinity. As the upper digestive tract becomes more alkaline the absorption of calcium and minerals decreases. As we repeat this pattern for years and in multiple millions of people you can then see how in 20-30 years you have a generation of bone softened and osteopenic people. Of course, no pharmaceutical company will be around to be responsible for these millions of people who now are having bone thinning and hip fractures. What will the solution be. Fosamax. The medication that is developed to deal with... Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=538990 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:01:00 +0100 538990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=438161&cid=t_93926_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