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Baby crying? Could be acid-reflux disease

Olivia Manganello was 1 month old when she started screaming, usually right after she nursed.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Famotidine (generic), Medication, Avon, CT, Gastroenterology

Mon Jul 21, 2008

About.com

Study: How Acid Reflux May Trigger Asthma

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center may be one step closer to learning the answer to a frequently asked questions: Why do so many patients with asthma also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

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Related Topix: University of Nebraska System, Duke University, Medical Center (University of Nebraska System), Medicine, Health, Gerd

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Integrative Way: Tummy upset? Melatonin may provide relief

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a huge problem in industrialized countries; studies suggest that 10 percent to 20 percent of people in the Western world experience symptoms of reflux at ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Indigestion, Health, Gerd

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Buzzle.com

Relief For Heartburn That WORKS Naturally and Positively

Heartburn is very difficult to keep under control and can therefore panic people into running to the pharmacy when that highly painful feeling in the chest sets in.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Guest Commentary: Acid reflux can damage your teeth

Every day, millions of people take antacids for heartburn. Over-the-counter drugs like Rolaids and Tums are popped two and three times a week like candy.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Calcium Carbonate (generic), Medication, Dentistry

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Buzzle.com

The FACTS about Heartburn Folk Remedies

Do Folk Remedies help to REMEDY Heartburn? Get To the Secret Facts that Your Physician Never Told You about.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Gerd

Blogger Party

Heartburn Can Lead to Esophageal Caner

Heartburn can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. This is due to the backwash of stomach acids damaging the esophageal lining, which can cause cell changes that can lead to caner.

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Related Topix: Esophageal Cancer, Health, Medicine

Sat Jul 12, 2008

North Island Midweek

Things to know about heartburn meds

Heartburn is a very common complaint in my practice. Paul, age 45, came in wanting to get off the Nexium that he was prescribed and had been taking for a few years.

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Related Topix: Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Famotidine (generic), Cimetidine (generic), Tagamet, Medication

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Paddock Talk

Tums Announces Nationwide Search For Grand Marshal At Tums Quikpak 500

TUMS, one of the most trusted brands for indigestion and heartburn relief, is launching a nationwide search for one lucky fan to serve as the Grand Marshal of the TUMS QuikPak 500 Sprint Cup Series race at ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Indigestion, Health, Martinsville, VA, Biotech, GlaxoSmithKline, Calcium Carbonate (generic), Medication

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Supermarket Guru

Why TUMS for Kids Has to Go

July 7, 2008 Are we that out of control that TUMS has thought it prudent to develop a new product designed for kids ages 2-11? I found this product as I was strolling through a Duane Reade drug store yesterday ...

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Related Topix: Calcium Carbonate (generic), Medicine, Medication, Family, Kids, Health

East Valley Tribune

From the Cellar: Tough times call for an affordable vintage

Recession rancor, roller coaster stock market, talk of $5 gas ... it's enough to give even the most optimistic a case of heartburn.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Calcium Carbonate (generic), Medication, Wine, Drink

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Buzzle.com

The One and Only Real Treatment for Heartburn

To banish your heartburn, the main thing is to choose the correct and most effective solution for you.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Maalox, Aluminum Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide (generic), Health, Gerd

Fri Jun 27, 2008

WFTV

Ending Acid Reflux

BACKGROUND: Gastroesphogeal reflux disease or acid reflux is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by abnormal reflux in the esophagus.

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Related Topix: Esophageal Cancer, Health, Medicine

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Market Wire

FDA Over-the-Counter Approved Hangover Relief Medicine to Arrive in Stores on Independence Day

The only FDA over-the-counter hangover relief medicine is now available to retailers and consumers in the U.S., and will arrive in stores for the July 4th holiday with a special tribute pack for our troops.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Calcium Carbonate (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Pain, Headache

Mon Jun 23, 2008

About.com

GERD as a Societal Burden

People who suffer from GERD lose an average of 2.4 hours of work per week. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition that can have pronounced affects on a patient's health-related quality of life ...

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Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Medicine, Health, Gerd

Sat Jun 21, 2008

About.com

Elsewhere in About Health: "How To Have A Truly Relaxing Staycation"

Elsewhere in About Health: " How To Have A Truly Relaxing Staycation " A staycation , a vacation you do at home, can be a wonderful alternative to a long, expensive, painstakingly-planned trip -- the time and ...

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Related Topix: Health

Thu Jun 19, 2008

About.com

New test could aid children suffering from reflux disease

NEW ORLEANS, La.-A nuclear medicine imaging test was used to confirm that children with respiratory problems may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to researchers at SNM's 55th ...

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Related Topix: Pakistan, World News, Health

Tue Jun 17, 2008

InsureBlog

Naughty Pharma Tricks

Your tax dollars at work: At first glance, this seems harmless enough: swapping one pill-form for another, assuming the formulations were equivalent.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Depression, Prozac, Sarafem, Fluoxetine (generic), Medication, Eldepryl, Selegiline (generic)

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Asbury Park Press

Ulcer drug worked for wart problem

Q: We gave our 6-year-old daughter a heartburn medicine, cimetidine, for her warts.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dermatology, Cimetidine (generic), Tagamet, Medication

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Palm Beach Post

Heartburn drug clears up girl's warts

Question: We gave our 6-year-old daughter a heartburn medicine, cimetidine, for her warts.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dermatology, Cimetidine (generic), Tagamet, Medication

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