Articles tagged with Antacids
Researchers found no association between long term use of proton pump inhibitors and increased risk of stomach cancer. The study, which analyzed data from five Nordic countries over 26 years, suggests that patients needing long term proton pump inhibitor therapy may not need to worry about a higher risk of stomach cancer.
A study published in Neurology Clinical Practice found an association between the use of acid-reducing drugs and a higher risk of migraine. Researchers analyzed data from 11,818 people and found that those taking proton pump inhibitors were 70% more likely to have migraine.
A study of 151 patients with functional dyspepsia found that turmeric's curcumin was as effective as omeprazole in reducing symptoms after 28 days. Patients who took the combination treatment showed stronger improvements after 56 days, suggesting curcumin may be a viable alternative to conventional drugs.
A study found a link between pain and indigestion medication purchases and ovarian cancer diagnoses, suggesting earlier symptom recognition. The research suggests that loyalty card data can be used to identify potential ovarian cancer cases.
Antacids have been found to lower HbA1c levels by 0.36% and fasting blood sugar by 10 mg/dl in individuals with diabetes. However, taking antacids had no effect on the risk of developing diabetes in non-diabetic individuals.
A double-blind, randomized clinical trial found antacid monotherapy to be the most palatable solution and had fewer side effects compared to antacid/lidocaine combinations. Antacid monotherapy was also found to be equally efficacious in relieving epigastric pain as lidocaine/antacid combination therapy.
Researchers found that infants taking antacids had a higher risk of fractures during childhood, especially those who started treatment under 6 months old. The study suggests that antacid medications should only be used for severe symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease in young children.
A massive new study by Houston Methodist and Stanford University scientists found that adults using proton pump inhibitors are at a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack. The study examined 16 million clinical documents representing 2.9 million patients and showed no increased heart attack risk for those taking H2 blockers.
A new study from Forsyth Institute reveals that proton pump inhibitor-based antacids reduce stomach acidity, disrupting calcium absorption and increasing the risk of bone fractures. The research provides a best explanation for the side effect of these medications, which are used by 100 million Americans.
Two esophageal conditions, eosinophilic esophagitis and PPI-responsive esophageal eosinophilia, are so similar that even a biopsy is not enough to distinguish one from the other. Patients may need an 8-week antacid trial and repeat endoscopy for proper diagnosis.
Researchers found that female penguins have significantly more mollusk shells in their stomachs than males before laying eggs, providing a slow-calcium release. The thick eggshells are crucial for protecting eggs from breakage and predation, particularly in large colonies.
Researchers found that antacids significantly increased the survival rate of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria commonly contracted through eating raw oysters. Banning antibiotics in Denmark has also led to significant decreases in resistance rates among food animals.