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Warning over PPI scrips after link to C difficile

GPs should be more cautious in their prescribing of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) because the treatment... read on »

Gastric acid suppression is associated with increased risk of pneumonia

Does use of acid suppressing drugs increase the risk of community acquired pneumonia?... read on »

Reduced quality of life with reflux diseases

Patients who suffer from reflux disease have a significantly lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than individuals who don’t, as highlighted in... read on »

GPs urged not to prescribe PPIs long term

GPs could save their practices thousands of pounds a year by following NICE guidelines on the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and lowering... read on »

Pharmacists could have greater input in managing patients with dyspepsia

Pharmacists could become more involved in the management of patients with dyspepsia when new National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines are released, according to... read on »

The King’s Fund Primary Care Management of Dyspepsia Symposium

Reckitt Benckiser sponsored the Primary Care Management of Dyspepsia Symposium at the prestigious King's Fund on the 5th December......read on »

Obesity and oestrogen – risk factors for GORD

Obesity is significantly associated with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn and regurgitation), especially in......read on »

Genetics substantially influence GORD

A study of monozygotic and dizygotic twins has demonstrated that genetics substantially contribute to the aetiology of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Indeed......read on »

High dosages of any NSAID increase the risk of dyspepsia

The risk of dyspepsia is increased about three-fold by high dosages of any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and any dosage of indomethacin......read on »

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