Monthly Archives: March 2008

Complications from heartburn on the rise (AP via Yahoo! News)

Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe acid reflux. The worst one, esophageal cancer, is continuing its march as the nation’s fastest-growing malignancy.

Esophagus damage, cancer rising with longterm heartburn (The Standard-Times)

WASHINGTON — Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe acid reflux. The worst one, esophageal cancer, is…

Heartburn’s Deadlier Side (ABC News)

Cases of esophageal cancer, often caused by acid reflux, are on the rise.

Teva to appeal US court ruling on Prevacid patent (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)

NEW YORK, March 31 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Monday it planned to appeal a U.S. court decision that found the patent on the widely-used acid reflux drug Prevacid held by TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc was valid and enforceable.

When Reflux’s Burn Is More Serious (Las Vegas Sun)

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 (11:27 a.m.) Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe acid reflux.

Complications from heartburn on the rise (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe acid reflux. The worst one, esophageal cancer, is continuing its march as the nation’s fastest-growing malignancy. What to do if you’re one of the estimated 3 million Americans whose eroded esophagus means high …

When reflux’s burn is more serious (AP via Yahoo! News)

Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise.

Reflux: A burning nighttime problem (CNN.com)

Elevating the head of her bed with bricks doesn’t do much for the décor in Deborah Kronenberg’s bedroom, but it has made a big difference in her persistent nighttime heartburn.

Superbug outsmarting healthcare industry (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

By BENJAMIN PROTESS Kelleigh Nelson of Knoxville, Tenn., always considered herself healthy. But three years ago, as she put it, “Everything went to hell in a hand-basket.” After minor outpatient surgery, Nelson, 61, took a large dose of prescribed antibiotics. Then severe diarrhea struck, along with persistent stomach cramping and a fever. It was like “having the worst possible case of the …

Multiple babies calls for more household planning, flexibility (The Times-News)

WASHINGTON - An organizer by nature and profession, Rachel Rosenthal Strisik’s impulse toward order hit full throttle when she learned she was pregnant with twins.

Your Health: Tamiflu can be used preventively against possibly catching influenza (Tri-State Neighbor)

Q:Is it safe to sleep in the same room/bed when your spouse has the flu if he is being treated with Tamiflu? A:Tamiflu is an effective antiviral medication.

Baxter: National Geographic knocks the Plains (Tri-State Neighbor)

“It’s so quiet here. The air is clear. There’s no trash along the highway? I can’t smell carbon monoxide fumes in the air. People are friendly Š there must be something wrong?”

Heartbreak of psoriasis (Toronto Sun)

Top model a sufferer for the last 16 years

Hushamock Baby Hammock Makes Strides in Safe and Restful Sleep for Infants (PRWeb)

Husband and wife team Mark and Julie Soboil have introduced a brilliant new sleep solution for babies with the launch of their very first product line. The Hushamok baby hammock is both functional and stylish, and most importantly, a safe and secure sleep environment for the youngest members of the family. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2008) Read the full story at …

Multiple babies calls for more household planning, flexibility (The Times-News)

WASHINGTON - An organizer by nature and profession, Rachel Rosenthal Strisik’s impulse toward order hit full throttle when she learned she was pregnant with twins.

Your Health: Tamiflu can be used preventively against possibly catching influenza (Tri-State Neighbor)

Q:Is it safe to sleep in the same room/bed when your spouse has the flu if he is being treated with Tamiflu? A:Tamiflu is an effective antiviral medication.

Baxter: National Geographic knocks the Plains (Tri-State Neighbor)

“It’s so quiet here. The air is clear. There’s no trash along the highway? I can’t smell carbon monoxide fumes in the air. People are friendly Š there must be something wrong?”

Orexo’s reflux disease drug found effective in Phase II trial (Pharmaceutical Business Review)

Sweden-based Orexo has said that new clinical data from a Phase II study confirms the competitive profile of Orexos product OX17 in gastroesofageal reflux disease patients, which is fast, effective and sustained inhibition of gastric acid production, a prerequisite for effective symptom relief in the patient.

Your Health: Tamiflu can be used preventively against possibly catching influenza (Tri-State Neighbor)

Q:Is it safe to sleep in the same room/bed when your spouse has the flu if he is being treated with Tamiflu? A:Tamiflu is an effective antiviral medication.

Baxter: National Geographic knocks the Plains (Tri-State Neighbor)

“It’s so quiet here. The air is clear. There’s no trash along the highway? I can’t smell carbon monoxide fumes in the air. People are friendly Š there must be something wrong?”