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Many Common Meds Could Alter Your Microbiome

Many Common Meds Could Alter Your Microbiome

Latest Digestion News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some widely used drugs alter the population of microbes in the gut, and a number raise the risk of antibiotic resistance, a new Dutch study shows. The gut microbiome includes at least 1,000 species of bacteria and is influenced by a number of different factors, […]

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daclatasvir (Daklinza)

daclatasvir (Daklinza)

What is daclatasvir (Daklinza)? Daclatasvir (Daklinza) is an oral tablet used for the treatment of chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), genotype 1 or 3. It belongs to a class of drugs called direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs). Similar drugs include: boceprevir (Victrelis) sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) simeprevir (Olysio) telaprevir (Incivek) Viekira Pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, […]

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infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra)

infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra)

What is infliximab-dyyb, and how does it work? Infliximab-dyyb is an antibody administered intravenously and is used for treating several chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is a biosimilar version of the biologic drug, infliximab (Remicade). Biologic drugs are drugs that are produced by natural, biologic processes, for […]

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Fecal Transplants Benefit IBS Patients: Study

Fecal Transplants Benefit IBS Patients: Study

MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fecal transplants from a “super-donor” reduced symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in many patients, a new study says. Latest Digestion News It’s estimated that 10-15% of Americans have IBS, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Abdominal cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea are among the symptoms. The […]

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Not All Transplant Centers Use Deceased-Donor Kidneys, Despite Growing Need

Not All Transplant Centers Use Deceased-Donor Kidneys, Despite Growing Need

Latest Digestion News MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. transplant centers accept less-than-ideal kidneys from deceased donors, but their willingness to use such organs varies widely. That’s the conclusion of a study that examined the use of deceased-donor kidneys at 182 transplant centers nationwide. Researchers found big differences among them in use […]

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Zantac Recalled by Sanofi

Zantac Recalled by Sanofi

MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac has been recalled in the United States and Canada by French drug maker Sanofi. Latest Digestion News The recall comes a month after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first warned that versions of the drug had low levels of the cancer-causing contaminant […]

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Health Tip: Effects of Hunger on the Body

Health Tip: Effects of Hunger on the Body

(HealthDay News) — Some 37 million Americans are facing hunger today, says Feeding America. Though hunger is not always apparent, the effects on the mind and body can be devastating. Latest Digestion News Worrying about where your next meal will come from or the inability to feed your loved ones can adversely affect your mental […]

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Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux

Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that doesn’t respond to the usual treatments, a complex surgery may help, a new study finds. In carefully selected patients, the surgery provided much more relief than two different types of medication treatment — […]

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Heartburn

Heartburn

What should you know about heartburn? A Woman with Heartburn Symptoms Heartburn is a symptom that feels like a burning in your chest, and is a symptom of acid reflux (GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease). Do most people get heartburn? Heartburn is more common during pregnancy. Most people get heartburn after meals, but can also awaken […]