Drug-information
Gastroenterology: AGA Journal: Published March, 2019Prior research has shown an
association between proton pump inhibitors and fracture risk. This study
checked for markers for bone reabsorption and formation and followed bone
mineral density and the incidence of fractures. It also looked at levels of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and parath...
Gastroenterology: AGA Journal: Published March, 2019Prior research has shown an
association between proton pump inhibitors and fracture risk. This study
checked for markers for bone reabsorption and formation and followed bone
mineral density and the incidence of fractures. It also looked at levels of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and parath...
The Lancet
Diabetes & Endocrinology: Published: March, 2024Atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and LDL cholesterol is a major
causal risk factor.Diabetes substantially increases
the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEIn this
participant-level meta-analysis of 19 trials,...
During
the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn to sunset.
This commitment changes their daily food routine in terms of number of meals,
quantity of caloric intake, and types of food consumed. This
change in consumption patterns during Ramadan has an effect on metabolism and
weight, sleeping patterns, and possibly ga...
During
the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn to sunset.
This commitment changes their daily food routine in terms of number of meals,
quantity of caloric intake, and types of food consumed. This
change in consumption patterns during Ramadan has an effect on metabolism and
weight, sleeping patterns, and possibly ga...
Neurogastroenterology and Motility Journal: Published:
September 2022GERD is a condition that develops
when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or
complications. These symptoms include typical ones, such as heartburn,
regurgitation, or both, angina-mimicking non-cardiac chest pain, and
extra-esophageal symptoms,...
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is a disorder involving troublesome symptoms associated with persistent reflux
of gastric contents into the esophagus. Symptoms include heartburn, cough,
epigastric pain, vomiting, and regurgitation.GERD is proposed to have 5 distinct
presentations—nonerosive GERD (NERD), erosive esophagitis (EE), functio...
Dexlansoprazole is a new proton
pump inhibitor (PPI) with a dual delayed-release system. Both dexlansoprazole
and esomeprazole are an enantiomer of lansoprazole and omeprazole respectively.TAKE HOME MESSAGEThis study aims to compare the efficacy of Dexlansoprazole with Esomeprazole
in healing erosive oesophagitis (EO), the maintenance of healed...
International Journal of Molecular Science: Published
on January
2024Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is a common disease of the digestive system with a worldwide prevalence
of 8 to 33% and is characterized by the persistent reflux of gastroduodenal
content that ascends through the esophageal tube, causing esophageal and
extraesophageal...
Diabetes, Obesity &
Metabolism Journal: Published:
December 2023Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and liver diseases are closely
associated. T2D is an independent risk factor for chronic liver diseases,
including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma...
Ketoconazole
is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by inhibiting
the growth of fungi that cause the infection.
Topical
ketoconazole is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous candidosis (including
vulvitis), tinea (pityriasis) versicolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis caused by
Malassezia (previously called Pi...
Ophthalmology: The American Academy of Ophthalmology: Published:
January, 2024Sight loss from glaucoma is often
preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Reducing IOP is the only proven
effective treatment for glaucoma. Better IOP control at an early stage reduces
the risk of further progression. Primary treatment options for
advanced gl...
