Antacids Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Ventilated Patients
The acid suppressant pantoprazole reduced upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk for critically ill adults on ventilators.
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Antacids Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Ventilated Patients
The acid suppressant pantoprazole reduced upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk for critically ill adults on ventilators.
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Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Infancy Increased Food Allergy Risk
New research shows infants exposed to proton pump inhibitors had nearly a six-fold increased risk of food allergy.
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Study: COPD and Gastrointestinal Disorders
COPD patients appear to be at higher risk for future functional gastrointestinal disorders than those without COPD.
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Neonatal Patients on ECMO with CV or GI Conditions at Risk for Readmission
Neonatal patients on ECMO who also had cardiovascular or gastrointestinal conditions were at greater risk for readmission within the first year of their initial discharge.
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Esophagus May Be Entryway for COVID-19 Infection in Some Patients
Patients with Barrett’s esophagus — a condition caused by acid reflux — may be vulnerable to coronavirus infection from what they swallow, according to a study published online in the journal Gastroenterology.
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GERD, Nasal Symptoms Affect Bronchitis Severity in COPD
Increased bronchitis symptoms in COPD patients can be tied to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or nasal symptoms.
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Treating GERD Improved IPF-related Mortality
Pharmacologic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) resulted in a significant...
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Gains in the Fight Against Acid Aspiration Lung Injury
Doctors are gaining new leverage in the fight against acid aspiration lung injury, which is caused by acid reflux.
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Researchers are looking into the many complexities of pulmonary fibrosis, but it is likely that a battery of diagnostic and treatment tools will be needed to reduce the morbidity and mortality of this devastating lung disease.
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Day Care and Older Siblings Protect Children from Asthma
According to a recent study, infants who attend day care or have older siblings are protected from developing asthma later in life.
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