Disease-information
Heartburn is a cardinal symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) and is among the most common patient complaints encountered by physicians.
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This study compared the effect of Antacid & Alginate Liquid to an antacid
in controlling post-prandial acid reflux in GERD patients.
The current investigation demons...
PubMed Central: Published on 2020 August
AHOM was defined as any bone
infection with a period between symptoms onset and diagnosis < two weeks.
AHOM was defined complicated in the
presence of sepsis, septic shock, arthritis, cellulitis, sub-periosteal or
muscle abscess, deep vein thrombosis pathological fracture, septic emboli or
hosp...
The British Medical Journal (BMJ): Published 17 May 2022
Compared with vaginal delivery,
caesarean section carries a substantially increased risk of maternal postpartum
infections. This risk can be reduced by routine provision of prophylactic
antibiotics.
Evidence from randomized controlled
trials shows that antibiotics are more effe...
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Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology Journal: Published on: 11 Jul 2022
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are
widely prescribed for the treatment of gastric acid-related disorders and the
eradication of Helicobacter pylori. In addition, they are routinely prescribed
for the prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients receiv...
Hypertension is considered a major
health problem around the world. It’s associated with increasing risk of
mortality due to its complication which has a great impact on patient’s life
quality.
Chronic uncontrolled hypertension
is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity,
strokes, heart failure, and renal fai...
Journal of Minimally Invasive
Gynecology: Published on December 2020
Endometriosis is a common condition
affecting women of reproductive age, often presenting with pelvic pain and
infertility. In addition to significantly impacting a woman’s quality of life,
the treatment of endometriosis carries a considerable economic burden.
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In patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus, insulin may be used to augment therapy with oral glycemic medications
or as insulin replacement therapy.The goals of therapy should be
individualized based on many factors, including age, life expectancy, comorbid
conditions, duration of diabetes, risk of hypoglycemia, cost, patient motivation,
and qu...
American Epilepsy Society issues
guideline and treatment algorithm for convulsive status epilepticus. The
guideline was endorsed by the Epilepsy Foundation, Child Neurology Society, and
American College of Emergency Physicians.Status epilepticus – continuous or rapid sequential seizure activity for
30 minutes or more – is a medical emergency wi...
Hormone therapy is the most
effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and other menopausal symptoms.
Changing estrogen levels during menopause may impact multiple components
involved in maintaining temperature homeostasis.Health care professionals should
individualize therapy based on clinical factors and patient preference. They
should...
Hormone therapy is the most
effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and other menopausal symptoms.
Changing estrogen levels during menopause may impact multiple components
involved in maintaining temperature homeostasis.Health care professionals should
individualize therapy based on clinical factors and patient preference. They
should...
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The authors of this meta-analysis evaluated the
efficacy of alginate-containing compounds for the treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The odds of resolution of
GERD symptoms was significantly greater with alginate-based therapies than
with placebo or antacids. Alginate therap...
The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes”
includes the ADA’s current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to
provide the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals and
guidelines, and tools to evaluate quality of care.
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Chronic Kidney Disease - Screening
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