Cancer: New Explanation Of 'Asian Paradox' Oct 29, 2009
28, 2009) A research team from Japan investigated whether eradication of H. pylori in peptic ulcer patients prevented gastric cancer. They found that eradication did not significantly reduce the incidence of. (Science Daily)
Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 28, 2009
FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia greater than 1. 78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis. (Canada Newswire)
Neurologists Investigate Possible New Underlying Cause Of Multiple Sclerosis Oct 28, 2009
Margaret Paroski, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer of Kaleida Health, parent of Buffalo General Hospital where the BNAC is located, commented: "Will Rogers once said, 'It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we do know that ain't so'. Challenging basic assumptions about diseases has lead to some very important discoveries. "When I was in medical school, we thought peptic ulcer disease was due to stress. We now know that 80 percent of cases are due to... (Science Daily)
Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published Today Oct 7, 2009
Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy (Canada Newswire)
Scientist wins Nobel Prize for medicine Oct 6, 2009
In 2005, Australians Barry J Marshall and Robin Warren, took out the medicine prize for their work on how the bacterium Helicobacter pylori plays a role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Nobel established the prizes in his will in 1895. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in medicine Oct 5, 2009
2005: Barry J. Marshall and Robin Warren, of Australia, for their work in how the bacterium Helicobacter pylori plays a role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. 2004: Richard Axel and Linda B. Buck, both of the United States, for their work in studying odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system in human beings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer? Sep 26, 2009
They compared the incidence of gastric cancer between patients with H. pylori-positive peptic ulcer who underwent H. pylori eradication (eradication group) or conventional antacid therapy (non-eradication group) at the patients discretion ... The results of the study, which revealed no overall prevention of gastric cancer by eradication therapy for peptic ulcer during observation highlight the importance of longer and careful follow-up after eradication therapy ... Reference: Mabe K, Takahashi... (EurekAlert!)
Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine Sep 25, 2009
The gastrointestinal tract is the most common location for this type of bleeding, which often occurs in the form of peptic ulcer disease. The purpose of the trial was to determine whether the administration of clopidogrel and omeprazole is safe and effective in reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding and symptomatic ulcer disease in the setting of concomitant aspirin therapy. (EurekAlert!)
Demand drives health care economics Sep 5, 2009
Serious peptic ulcer disease was treated with surgery; the drugs to treat ulcers did not exist. Implantable pacemakers were yet to be invented, and advanced neonatal care was not even imagined. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer Sep 1, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these preventive steps that may ward off a peptic ulcer. Limit alcohol to no more than two drinks daily. (MEDLINEplus)
Disclosing Financial Conflicts Of Interest To Research Participants May Not Be Enough Aug 29, 2009
(July 29, 2009) Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer, according to new research. The most common adversities were long-lasting financial difficulties in the family, serious conflicts in the. (Science Daily)
Glycopyrrolate: Ranbaxy gets FDA nod Aug 24, 2009
MUMBAI: Ranbaxy Laboratories, India's top drugmaker by sales, said on Monday it had final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make and market peptic ulcer treatment tablet Glycopyrrolate in two variants ... Ranbaxy Laboratories, India's top drugmaker by sales, said on Monday it had final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make and market peptic ulcer treatment tablet Glycopyrrolate in two variants. (India Times)
Healing power? Aug 20, 2009
"Someone who has a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastritis may actually make things worse by taking agents that increase their bleeding risk," Galeo said. "Make sure you talk to your physician to make sure that anything you take isn't interacting with your prescribed medications.". (CNN)
Endoscopy within 24 hours shows better outcomes in elderly with peptic ulcer bleeding Aug 18, 2009
August 17, 2009 A new study shows that elderly patients who underwent endoscopy within one day of presentation for peptic ulcer bleeding had a two-day shorter hospital stay and were less likely to require upper gastrointestinal surgery than patients who did not receive endoscopy within the first day of presentation ... A peptic ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine ... The leading cause of peptic ulcers is an infection of the... (EurekAlert!)
Biologists Demystify Elusive War Zone Bacterium Aug 18, 2009
The discovery may lead to new treatments against the common peptic ulcer. (June 24, 2009) The stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is not transmitted through drinking water as previously thought, but rather through vomit and possibly feces. (Science Daily)
China Shenghuo Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2009 Aug 15, 2009
The Company's drug portfolio development strategy mainly focuses on three major markets -- cardio- and cerebro-vascular diseases, peptic ulcer diseases and general health products ... Drugs Name Intended Use Anticipated Approval Year Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Soft Capsule Antibiotic applications 2009 Brufen Soft Capsule Fever and headache 2009 caused by influenza, colds and acute pharyngitis Dencichine Hemostat Anti-hemorrhagic applications 2011 Wei Dingkang Soft Capsule Peptic ulcer 2011 ...... (PR Newswire)
Cancer Cells Are Protected By Our Own Immune System Aug 11, 2009
The discovery may lead to new treatments against the common peptic ulcer. (Apr. (Science Daily)
'American Adulterer' offers compelling, clinical look at JFK Jul 30, 2009
Central to the book's premise is that this great man has been saddled with a laundry list of debilitating afflictions, including Addison's disease, thyroid deficiency, gastric reflux, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, prostatitis, urethritis, mysterious fevers, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma. Racked with pain, relentless intestinal distress, his movements stiffly hogtied by a back brace, Kennedy is medicated, probed and punctured by a team of doctors in... (USA Today -- Life)
Childhood Adversities Have Predictive Role In Peptic Ulcer Jul 30, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 29, 2009) Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer, according to new research ... Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer ... However, very little is known as to whether childhood adversities involving financial problems, conflicts in the family, problems with alcohol, and matters of personal security are associated with peptic ulcer. (Science Daily)
Clean Fuels Could Reduce Deaths From Ship Smokestacks By 40,000 Annually Jul 15, 2009
Calculations revealed that pneumonia, peptic ulcer, coronary and rheumatic heart diseases, lung. (Aug. (Science Daily)
* [HEALTH] When acid reflux is only part of the problem Jul 7, 2009
Occasionally, the pyloric valve is obstructed by a peptic ulcer, for example, or scar tissue, which prevents the valve from opening enough to permit quick transport of stomach contents into the intestine. That causes pressure to build up in the stomach, pushing both acid and bile into the esophagus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
How To Confirm The Causes Of Iron Deficiency Anemia In Young Women Jul 7, 2009
18, 2007) A research group in China has found that the prevalence of H pylori infection and peptic ulcer in HIV-positive patients was lower than that of the general population. Helicobacter pylori has been. (Science Daily)
Peptic Ulcer Bacterium Alters The Body's Defense System Jul 2, 2009
The discovery may lead to new treatments against the common peptic ulcer bacterium ... Most infected individuals never experience any symptoms, but around 10% get peptic ulcers and around 1% develop stomach cancer ... 18, 2007) A research group in China has found that the prevalence of H pylori infection and peptic ulcer in HIV-positive patients was lower than that of the general population. (Science Daily)
Techniquehelped curbheartburn May 12, 2009
Secondary causes include an excess of stomach acid or the presence of a peptic ulcer. At one time or another, we all experience heartburn from eating fried, fatty or spicy foods. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Shire Announces Launch of FOSRENOL(R) in Japan Mar 11, 2009
Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction were not included in clinical studies with FOSRENOL. The most commonly reported Adverse Drug Reactions are gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. These are minimized by taking FOSRENOL with food and generally abate with time with continued dosing. (Canada Newswire)
Pharma retail market grows 15% Mar 2, 2009
Zinetac used to treat peptic ulcer moved up three slots to the 14th position, up from rank 17 in December. Among the therapeutic areas, cardiovascular segment recorded a 14% growth, while anti-infective medicines grew 10% during the month. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Patients with GI bleeding admitted on the weekend have higher death rate Mar 1, 2009
Studies examine patients with upper GI hemorrhage and GI hemorrhage due to peptic ulcer disease ... Weekend Patients with Peptic Ulcer-Related UGIB Have Increased Risk of Death ... Patients admitted to the hospital on the weekend for peptic ulcer-related hemorrhage have higher mortality and more frequently undergo surgery. (EurekAlert!)
Poor people suffer disproportionately from chronic infections Feb 7, 2009
For instance, researchers looked at H. Pylori, a bacterium that causes peptic ulcer disease; hepatitis A and B, which can cause liver disease; and herpes simplex 1 and cytomegalovirus (CMV), both implicated in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other ailments. Similarly, there is a large difference in the prevalence of infection among people who hold only a high school diploma when compared to those who have a four-year college degree, Aiello said. (Hindu)
