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13 April 2007
Opera singers at increased risk of heartburn
Opera singers are more likely to suffer from heartburn and other symptoms of stomach acid reflux than other people, say researchers.  more
11 January 2007
Effectiveness of PPIs and H2RAs comparable on first day of treatment
Results of a US study suggest that drugs called proton pump inhibitors are just as effective as histamine-2 receptor antagonists for suppressing stomach acid production among heartburn patients during the first day of treatment.  more
2 August 2006
Acid reflux impairs quality of life
Research results show that daily or weekly symptoms of acid reflux can significantly affect a sufferer's health-related quality of life.  more
22 March 2006
Age should not be barrier to reflux surgery
Age should not be a barrier to surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, say researchers who found that elderly patients benefit as much from the procedure as their younger counterparts.  more
31 January 2006
'Switch or up PPI dose' for persistent heartburn
Increasing the dose of current proton pump inhibitor medication or switching to an alternative PPI are equally effective measures for reducing symptoms in people with persistent heartburn, say researchers.  more
14 October 2005
Social and financial cost of heartburn in Asia studied
Heartburn has a significant impact on the working lives and general health of people living in Asia, results of a Taiwanese study suggest.  more
21 July 2005
Obesity-related acid reflux not influenced by medication use
Obesity is associated with high rates of gastro-oesophageal reflux, abdominal pain and irritable bowel symptoms, which are not influenced by the use of medications for other conditions such as asthma and high blood pressure, say researchers.  more
12 May 2005
Night-time heartburn common in the USA
Carbonated soft drinks and commonly prescribed sleeping pills called benzodiazepines contribute to the night-time heartburn suffered by around a quarter of people in the USA, research results suggest.  more
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