Disease-information
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder of the
digestive system caused by the lower esophageal sphincter not closing properly.
This can allow stomach acid, bile into esophagus, causing inflammation and, in
some cases, tooth erosion.
Heartburn and acid regurgitation
are the main symptoms of GERD, though some people have...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common during
pregnancy; approximately 45%-80% of
pregnant women have experienced GERD. GERD can have a negative impact on quality of
life, particularly late in pregnancy.
The elevated progesterone hormone
levels of pregnancy probably cause reflux by lowering the pressure in the lower
esophag...
Genetic factors play a
significant role in determining whether an individual is at increased risk of
osteoporosis. However, lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity
also influence bone development in youth and the rate of bone loss later in
life.Advice for adults:
Ensuring a well-balanced diet and adequate calcium
intake&nbs...
Antibiotics treatment for bacterial
pneumonia in adults in hospital
Antibiotic management of
suspected or confirmed bacterial pneumonia in adults in hospital during the
COVID-19 pandemic. This includes people presenting to hospital with moderate to
severe community-acquired pneumonia and people who develop pneumonia while in
hospital.COVID...
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts confer a health benefit on the host. RemoveAvailable BrandCurrent insights into the clinical applications for various
probiotics in gastroenterology are summarized below:
Covid-19 has spread and had a
profound effect on the lives and health of people around the globe.Recent evidence shows that a
range of symptoms can remain after the clearance of the acute infection in many
people who have had covid-19, and this condition is known as long covid.The National Institute for
Health and Care Excellence (NICE) defines...
Medical management of GERD mainly
uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates plus Antacids also have proven efficacy.
Tolerance and safety were good and comparable in both groups.Alginates plus Antacids was
non-inferior to omeprazole in achieving a 24-h heartburn-free period in
moderate episodic heartburn, and is a relevant effective alternative tr...
A study published Oct. 12
in the Annals of Internal Medicine that compared three types of direct oral
anticoagulants (DOACs) found that rivaroxaban was associated with a much higher
risk of overall and major gastrointestinal bleeding than apixaban or
dabigatran, according to a study. Other studies yield similar results.The researchers found
th...
A study published Oct. 12
in the Annals of Internal Medicine that compared three types of direct oral
anticoagulants (DOACs) found that rivaroxaban was associated with a much higher
risk of overall and major gastrointestinal bleeding than apixaban or
dabigatran, according to a study. Other studies yield similar results.The researchers found
th...
An Endocrine Society Guideline UpdateWhat Is the Definition of
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is defined as “a [silent] skeletal disorder characterized by
compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone
strength reflects the integration of two main features: bone density and bone
quality” RemoveAvailable...
Urinary tract infections are
common during pregnancy, and the most common causative organism is Escherichia
coli. Escherichia coli accounts for 80 to 90 percent of
infections. Other gram-negative rods such as Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella
pneumoniae are also common.It's possible to have UTI during
pregnancy without any symptoms. UTI affect...
Esomeprazole is the S-isomer of
Omeprazole and reduces gastric acid secretion through a specific targeted
mechanism of action. It is a specific inhibitor of the acid pump in the
parietal cell. Esomeprazole works better to lower acidity in the gut and
improve symptoms of GERD compared to omeprazole. How?Find out below: RemoveAvailable Brand
