Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine Sep 25, 2009
The gastrointestinal tract is the most common location for this type of bleeding, which often occurs in the form of peptic ulcer disease. The purpose of the trial was to determine whether the administration of clopidogrel and omeprazole is safe and effective in reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding and symptomatic ulcer disease in the setting of concomitant aspirin therapy ... The primary endpoint of the trial was a composite of upper gastrointestinal clinical events, including... (EurekAlert!)
Monarch Labs to Demonstrate Maggot Therapy at Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference Sep 23, 2009
"In regular use in over 20 countries around the world, it has proven to be a safe and effective treatment. My goal in attending this conference is to educate more health care practitioners about the use of maggot therapy for their diabetic foot ulcer patients.". About 600,000 diabetics get foot ulcers every year nationwide, and traditional medical practices can cost up to $8,000 to treat such wounds, according to reports ... Poor blood flow in the lower legs makes those ulcers difficult to heal.... (PR Newswire)
Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks Sep 22, 2009
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina analyzed the charts of 834 cardiothoracic surgery patients on breathing machines who were given stomach acid reducers to prevent stress ulcers. The patients were given either ranitidine (Zantac) or pantoprazole (Protonix). (MEDLINEplus)
Genome Sequencing Reveals Genetic Diversity Of Bacteria That Cause Buruli Ulcer Sep 17, 2009
16, 2009) A new study lays the groundwork for development of a cost-effective tool for studying the population structure and spread of Mycobacterium ulcerans, the causative agent of Buruli ulcer. Researchers at the Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel, Switzerland, and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana, developed SNP typing assays to systematically profile genetic diversity among M. ulcerans isolates by sequencing and comparing the genomes of selected strains ... The... (Science Daily)
Popular Stomach Acid Reducer Triples Risk Of Developing Pneumonia, Study Suggests Sep 16, 2009
15, 2009) A popular stomach-acid reducer used to prevent stress ulcers in critically ill patients needing breathing machine support increases the risk of those patients contracting pneumonia threefold, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine ... The occurrence of stress ulcer bleeding has gone down in recent years, perhaps because patients with breathing tubes are fed earlier, and food in the stomach may neutralize or reduce the effects of stomach acid. (Science Daily)
KDMC pushing wound care center Sep 12, 2009
"It's a really scientific way we handle wounds and (diabetic) ulcers, and there's a really methodical way to treat them," said Dr. Thomas Jeffcoat, the center's medical director ... "We have one gentleman now with a huge ulcer on the side of his leg, and in two or three weeks it's probably going to be healed," Jeffcoat said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Fast Healing Remedies for Canker So... Sep 10, 2009
These tiny but painful ulcer type lesions are often referred to as canker sores in the mouth. Anyone who has ever had a canker sore most assuredly desired and looked for a quicker way to heal it and relieve the pain it caused. (Suite101.com)
'24 hours in the ER' shows challenges of health system Sep 8, 2009
"There was pain down my left arm, pain throughout my chest, just a lot of painful pressure." At first, he thought his ulcer might be acting up, or maybe he had developed a bad case of heartburn. When he connected with the EMTs, they confirmed his worst fears: He was having a heart attack, just like his dad. (USA Today -- News)
Off the game Sep 6, 2009
"They never come in and say 'I need a GP', or 'my teeth are falling out' or 'I have an ulcer on my leg'. "They come in and say 'I have no money or housing' or 'I am worried about prison' and health issues can be lost, but it is about health as well. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 29 Sep 08 | Health 31 Dec 08 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites SHARED World's 'oldest dog' dies at 21 Sri Lanka Tamils fear UK deportation... (BBC News -- Health)
A $2.3 billion fine? Thats hitting a mule with a 24 Sep 3, 2009
A few of the most common abdominal problems are irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer, esophageal spasm. For all of them there are a wide variety of the same types of drugs that target the same symptoms or diseases causing those symptoms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
• Acid-reflux medication may lead to anemia Sep 3, 2009
The endoscopy you refer to was to discover a possible bleed from an ulcer or hiatal hernia. A colonoscopy zeros in on possible bleeding from the colon. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Killick: Free radical Sep 3, 2009
The musician last year arrived at the hospital in a life-threatening state, having lost a large amount of blood from a duodenal ulcer he didn't know he had ... The musician last year arrived at the hospital in a life-threatening state, having lost a large amount of blood from a duodenal ulcer he didn't know he had ... His decision to get heavily tattooed came about three or four years ago, about the time when he was diagnosed with celiac disease, a digestive condition in which gluten is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ferret Diseases, Cancers, and Gene... Sep 2, 2009
A long infection can lead to an enlarged spleen or a gastric ulcer. Urinary tract infections can also effect ferrets. (Suite101.com)
Former Belmont pastor placed on leave after sex abuse complaint Sep 2, 2009
Prior to taking his post in Watertown, Barr had spent 18 months in the hospital recovering from a severe ulcer. Beagan described Barr as someone who is passionate about Catholicism. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer Sep 1, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- An ulcer is a breakdown in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine ... The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these preventive steps that may ward off a peptic ulcer. (MEDLINEplus)
Watertown priest is placed on leave after abuse allegation Aug 31, 2009
Barr, who has been working in area churches for decades, was hired in early 2008 as a pastor at St. Patrick s after recovering from a severe ulcer that had him hospitalized and bedridden for 18 months, according to the Watertown Tab & Press. His journey toward priesthood began when he attended St. John s School of Theology-Seminary in Minnesota, and in 1976, he was ordained a deacon, Lynch said. (Boston Globe)
Wound center wonderful place Aug 30, 2009
In early June, I developed a leg ulcer due to varicose veins. It was probably brought on by my attempt to learn Zumba Latin dancing. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Disclosing Financial Conflicts Of Interest To Research Participants May Not Be Enough Aug 29, 2009
(July 29, 2009) Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer, according to new research. The most common adversities were long-lasting financial difficulties in the family, serious conflicts in the. (Science Daily)
Stomach Ulcer Pain Treatments Aug 28, 2009
Natural Stomach Ulcer Remedy. Raw cabbage juice is a natural stomach ulcer remedy that offers fast relief ... Common foods and seasonings can work well in relieving stomach ulcer pain. (Suite101.com)
Patient neglect Aug 28, 2009
" OENONE HEWLETT, RENAL FAILURE Mrs Hewlett was admitted to the rehabilitation unit at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, Berkshire, in October 2005, having been treated elsewhere for a leg ulcer. Mrs Hewlett suffered renal failure while in hospital Her daughter Stephanie said: "We watched as she deteriorated at St Mark's Hospital and we felt the staff didn't take any notice as this happened. "Sometimes several days went by without [staff taking] any records at all - this is especially so regarding... (BBC News -- UK)
Foot Care for Diabetics Aug 27, 2009
A wound that is slow to heal stands a good chance of getting infected or turning into an ulcer. In addition, diabetes affects the blood vessels of the body, resulting in poor blood flow to the extremities - and this reduced circulation in the feet delays wound healing even more. (Suite101.com)
The association between history of diabetic foot ulcer, perceived health and psychological distress: the Nord-Trondelag Health Study Aug 25, 2009
While the adverse impact of a history of a foot ulcer on physical health among persons with diabetes is well known, little is known about the association between foot ulcer, perceived health and psychological distress ... The aim of this study was to compare levels of anxiety and depression, psychological well-being and perceived health between persons with diabetes, with or without a history of foot ulcer, and persons without diabetes in a large study of community-dwelling individuals ... This... (BioMed Central)
Ichiro sidelined for Seattle with sore calf Aug 25, 2009
This is the second time this season Ichiro has sat due to health issues, the first coming at the beginning of the season when he missed eight games with a bleeding ulcer. His calf won't force him to the disabled list, though, as he's listed as day-to-day and could return as early as Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Many foot amputations preventable Aug 25, 2009
One vicious result: About 600,000 diabetics get foot ulcers every year. Poor blood flow in the lower legs makes those ulcers slow to heal ... Treating a slow-to-heal diabetic foot ulcer can cost up to $8,000. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health care reimbursement system should be improved Aug 25, 2009
But it will help you develop a bleeding ulcer, which will result in more health care costs and a lower quality of life. . (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A. Stone Freedberg, 101, Harvard med school professor Aug 24, 2009
When he wrote those words in 1949 for his 20th Harvard class report, he could not know that a 1940 study that was his first independent work would become part of the foundation for research by two physicians who were awarded a Nobel prize in 2005 for discovering a bacterium that causes stomach ailments such as ulcers and cancer. Dissuaded by superiors at the time from pursuing his own discovery of curved bacteria in the stomachs of ulcer patients, Dr. Freedberg went on to become a Harvard... (Boston Globe)
Endoscopy within 24 hours shows better outcomes in elderly with peptic ulcer bleeding Aug 18, 2009
August 17, 2009 A new study shows that elderly patients who underwent endoscopy within one day of presentation for peptic ulcer bleeding had a two-day shorter hospital stay and were less likely to require upper gastrointestinal surgery than patients who did not receive endoscopy within the first day of presentation ... A peptic ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine ... The leading cause of peptic ulcers is an infection of the... (EurekAlert!)
Biologists Demystify Elusive War Zone Bacterium Aug 18, 2009
The discovery may lead to new treatments against the common peptic ulcer. (June 24, 2009) The stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is not transmitted through drinking water as previously thought, but rather through vomit and possibly feces. (Science Daily)
China Shenghuo Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2009 Aug 15, 2009
The Company's drug portfolio development strategy mainly focuses on three major markets -- cardio- and cerebro-vascular diseases, peptic ulcer diseases and general health products ... Drugs Name Intended Use Anticipated Approval Year Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Soft Capsule Antibiotic applications 2009 Brufen Soft Capsule Fever and headache 2009 caused by influenza, colds and acute pharyngitis Dencichine Hemostat Anti-hemorrhagic applications 2011 Wei Dingkang Soft Capsule Peptic ulcer 2011 ...... (PR Newswire)
Why GPs won't take part in research studies Aug 15, 2009
Recruitment rates and reasons for community physicians' non-participation in an interdisciplinary intervention study on leg ulceration ... This article describes the challenges a research team experienced recruiting physicians within a randomised controlled trial about leg ulcer care that seeks to foster the cooperation between the medical and nursing professions ... Community-based physicians in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, were recruited for an interdisciplinary intervention designed to... (BioMed Central)
Detecting Oral Cancer Aug 13, 2009
-Small ulcer which can resemble the common canker sore. -Tissue or canker sore does not heal in 14 days. (W-USA News, DC)
Health Tip: Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency Aug 8, 2009
Sustained blood loss, from conditions that may include a bleeding ulcer, cancer, medication side effect, or ulcerative colitis. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Journalists freed from N. Korea return to U.S. Aug 6, 2009
Laura suffers from an ulcer, while Lee has lost 15 pounds since being detained. Laura had been seen regularly by a doctor, her sister said. (AZCentral -- News)
US journalists 'home and free' after NKorea pardon Aug 6, 2009
Laura Ling, who suffers from an ulcer, was seen by a doctor, her sister said. Both arrived at the airport with Clinton aboard a Boeing jet owned by Steve Bing, a multimillion-dollar film producer, friend of Clinton's and contributor to Democratic causes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Studies: Care better in not-for-profit nursing homes Aug 6, 2009
Further analysis by the team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, suggested that non-profit homes did better in four important quality measures: more or higher quality staffing; lower rates of pressure ulcers; less use of physical restraints; and fewer deficiencies cited by regulatory agencies ... The researchers also found that of 7,000 cases of pressure ulcers in Canada, 600 were directly linked to for-profit ownership of nursing homes, as were 7,000 of 80,000 pressure ulcer cases in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Released journalists Ling, Lee endured bad food, isolation Aug 6, 2009
Laura Ling suffers from an ulcer, while Lee has lost 15 pounds since being detained. Ling, 32, and Lee, 36, are reporters for former Vice President Al Gore s San Francisco-based Current TV. They had been working on a story about the trafficking of women when they were arrested in March, and sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for illegally entering North Korea. (Boston Globe)
'American Adulterer' offers compelling, clinical look at JFK Jul 30, 2009
Central to the book's premise is that this great man has been saddled with a laundry list of debilitating afflictions, including Addison's disease, thyroid deficiency, gastric reflux, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, prostatitis, urethritis, mysterious fevers, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma. Racked with pain, relentless intestinal distress, his movements stiffly hogtied by a back brace, Kennedy is medicated, probed and punctured by a team of doctors in... (USA Today -- Life)
Childhood Adversities Have Predictive Role In Peptic Ulcer Jul 30, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 29, 2009) Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer, according to new research ... Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer ... Alcohol intake may also play a role in the development of gastric ulcers. (Science Daily)
HIV Infection And Chronic Drinking Have A Synergistic, Damaging Effect On The Brain Jul 24, 2009
18, 2007) A research group in China has found that the prevalence of H pylori infection and peptic ulcer in HIV-positive patients was lower than that of the general population. Helicobacter pylori has been. (Science Daily)
Newsweek: Hardcore fans say Britney saved them Jul 23, 2009
Over the past few years, Britney Spears has given new meaning to the phrase "Oops, I Did It Again." From her breakup with Justin Timberlake to the 55-hour Vegas wedding, to K-Fed, the head shaving, the pink wigs and so on, she's had enough drama to give Lindsay Lohan an ulcer. It's clear the 27-year-old pop princess hasn't always been able take care of herself (or her ). (MSNBC -- News)
AFRICA: The art of predicting Rift Valley Fever outbreaks Jul 22, 2009
One of them, Buruli ulcer, a treatable but neglected disease caused by the family of bacteria also responsible for tuberculosis and leprosy, is estimated by WHO to affect more than 40,000 people annually in West Africa alone. Infection leads to the "extensive destruction of skin and soft tissue, with the formation of large ulcers usually on the legs or arms", according to WHO, and "patients who are not treated early often suffer long-term functional disability, such as restriction of joint... (AlertNet)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Parasites give me the creepy crawlies Jul 22, 2009
An ulcer, with a hole in the middle to allow the larva to breathe (which makes it look like a mini-volcano) then forms ... For example, irritation of the ulcer from the burrowed larvae on a horse can make it impossible to saddle and ride the horse until the infection completely heals ... This then gets red and turns into a small ulcer that is very itchy, reinforcing the misdiagnosis that this is just an insect bite that has become infected. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
LETTER: State budget can't be balanced without some kind of tax increase Jul 20, 2009
I do enjoy the ongoing discussions and banter with you, but I don't want to cause you to get an ulcer over what I post, or to go into a complete meltdown as my stalker apparantly has. lol. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Circumcising HIV-Infected Men Doesn't Cut Transmission to Women in Study Jul 17, 2009
Circumcised, uninfected men might also use their circumcised status to negotiate unsafe sex and the procedure has been shown to reduce genital ulcer disease and human papillomavirus infection in HIV-infected men, which suggests some medical benefit, they wrote. Wherever possible, male circumcision should be offered in conjunction with HIV counseling services, condoms, and education on HIV prevention for men and women, to improve the health and safety of circumcised patients and their... (Bloomberg -- UK)
Clean Fuels Could Reduce Deaths From Ship Smokestacks By 40,000 Annually Jul 15, 2009
Calculations revealed that pneumonia, peptic ulcer, coronary and rheumatic heart diseases, lung. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Moscow migrants Jul 13, 2009
I'm out of work now after spending almost a month in hospital with appendicitis and an ulcer. Rasul plans to return to Tajikistan after losing his job. (BBC News -- Business)
EU probes firms over drug delays Jul 9, 2009
In 2005, AstraZeneca was fined 60m euros for blocking cheaper rivals to Losec, its heartburn and ulcer pill. The Commission says it is also examining why there is "a decline of novel medicines reaching the market". (BBC News -- Health)
Lisa Ling: Sister Says She Broke N. Korean Law Jul 9, 2009
Lisa Ling said her sister has a recurring ulcer. Laura Ling said by phone that she has been seeing physicians regularly and that she is OK, according to her sister. (KCRA 3, CA)
EU puts drugmakers on notice over medicine patents Jul 9, 2009
EU action was partly triggered by its 2005 case against AstraZeneca in which the company was fined 60 million euros for filing misleading information to patent offices to delay generic versions of its ulcer drug Losec for most of the 1990s. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Money)
* [HEALTH] When acid reflux is only part of the problem Jul 7, 2009
Bile reflux can lead to serious, sometimes life-threatening problems, including stomach ulcers and Barretts esophagus, a possible precursor to cancer ... Misdiagnosis of bile reflux and failure to control it can result in serious, sometimes life-threatening problems X stomach ulcers that bleed and Barretts esophagus, a possible precursor to esophageal cancer ... Untreated, that can result in a bleeding ulcer or even stomach cancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Contest eaters face obesity, other health risks Jul 5, 2009
Stomachs stop contracting and swell when there is scarring, ulcer disease or a tumor causing obstruction. "Patients who have terrible gastroparesis -- that's when the stomach doesn't contract -- those are patients who usually have diabetes or are on high doses of narcotics over a long period of time," Levine said. (CNN)
Everyday drugs aren't risk-free Jul 3, 2009
The FDA says NSAIDs can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment, and that ulcers and bleeding can happen without warning symptoms and may cause death. The chance of bleeding ulcers increases with prolonged use, older age, poor health, daily use, smoking, drinking alcohol, and when taking medicines called corticosteroids and anticoagulants ... Ulcer risk can be reduced (though not entirely) by taking omeprazole (Prilosec) daily. (Honolulu Advertiser)
What killed Napoleon? Jul 2, 2009
He suffered from a contracted urinary canal, chronic infections due to an atrophied bladder, a kidney illness and an obstruction of the urinary tract that caused a stomach ulcer and fatal complications. "This was a man in a pitiful state, but who hid his illness, like other great men such as former US president Franklin D. Roosevelt," who never appeared in public in his wheelchair. (iAfrica.com)
Recurrent Mouth Ulcers Suggest Celiac Disease Jul 1, 2009
MedlinePlus: Recurrent month ulcers suggest celiac disease ... Recurrent month ulcers suggest celiac disease ... Aphthous stomatitis is a painful open ulcer, such as a canker sore, in the mouth that is white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. (MEDLINEplus)
Tylenol, NyQuil Face FDA Scrutiny Jul 1, 2009
ASA (Aspirin) can just thin your blood so that you will bleed to death in case of a severe injury or in case the aspirin causes a gastric ulcer that perforates. by mutnauq4842 June 30, 2009 1:54 PM PDT. (CBS News -- Health)
Gastrin Plays Significant Role In Helicobacter-induced Stomach Cancer Jun 29, 2009
More than 50 percent of the world's population is infected with Helicobacter, which causes chronic inflammation of the stomach lining and is strongly linked to the development of gastric ulcers and stomach cancer ... (June 24, 2009) The stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is not transmitted through drinking water as previously thought, but rather through vomit and possibly feces. (Science Daily)
What will happen during Jackson's autopsy? Jun 27, 2009
For example, an ulcer can erode a blood vessel and cause the person to "bleed to death into the gastrointestinal tract," says Fishbein. Pathologists would then examine the liver, spleen, intestine and kidneys, though most diseases involving these organs would not cause sudden, unexplained death, he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Mass at rally in capital... Jun 26, 2009
Ling reportedly suffers from an ulcer. . (The Drudge Report)
Husband of Jailed Reporter in N. Korea: She's Scared Jun 25, 2009
Ling reportedly suffers from an ulcer. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Simple Measures May Prevent Transmission Of Stomach Ulcer Bacteria Jun 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2009) The stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is not transmitted through drinking water as previously thought, but rather through vomit and possibly faeces ... The infection can cause ulcers on the lining of the stomach and of the duodenum if it is left untreated, and these conditions can be deadly ... (June 10, 2008) Scientists have isolated a new bacterium in pigs' stomachs thanks to a pioneering technique, offering hope of new treatments to people who suffer... (Science Daily)
AstraZeneca Can't Stop Testimony by Seroquel Expert Witness, Judge Rules Jun 19, 2009
45 billion last year, is AstraZenecas second-biggest seller after the ulcer treatment Nexium. AstraZeneca won dismissal in January of the first two cases set for trial in federal court in Orlando. (Bloomberg -- UK)
• Alcoholism may be cause of fiance's problems Jun 19, 2009
Can a person have a lot (enough to soak through his underpants, jeans and bed sheets) of rectal bleeding (fresh, red blood) because of an ulcer or drinking ... Rectal bleeding can have many causes, ranging from benign hemorrhoids and intestinal polyps to ulcerative colitis and malignant colon cancer ... Hypertension can weaken blood vessels, and some medications used to treat it carry the side effects of easy bleeding, ulcers and more. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
HEALTHPOINT-Sponsored Venous Leg Ulcer Clinical Trial Enrolls First Subject for Second Phase II Study Jun 17, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- HEALTHPOINT, Ltd. today announced that it has enrolled the first of a planned 235 subjects into a Phase II dose response study investigating an experimental, cell-based wound therapy ---HP802-247---intended for the treatment of venous leg ulcers ... Typically caused by impaired microcirculation secondary to venous hypertension, venous leg ulcers are increasingly common, are costly, and are often a cause of prolonged suffering for patients ...... (PR Newswire)
Angelina Kelley, the tobacco prevention specialist at the Columbia County Health Department, points out an ulcer a person may develop by using chewing tobacco. Smokeless tobacco is the number one problem with middle school and high school students, ages 11-18. Users can develop problems like gingivitis, tooth loss, cancer of the gum, tongue and palate as well as ulcers. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Jun 16, 2009
Angelina Kelley, the tobacco prevention specialist at the Columbia County Health Department, points out an ulcer a person may develop by using chewing tobacco ... Users can develop problems like gingivitis, tooth loss, cancer of the gum, tongue and palate as well as ulcers. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
'Speidi' Hints That Playboy's in Her FutureReality TV star Heidi Montag defends Playboy magazine with husband at her side. Jun 16, 2009
" The couple crossed the bridge leading from the camp to get Montag medical attention. After a doctor administered an IV and pain medication, it was decided that Montag would be transferred to the hospital in the capital city San Jose for further tests. The show's other contestants were skeptical about whether this was an act the couple was putting on. Last week, the Pratts first quit the show then begged to come back. Their night in the so-called "Lost Chamber" was supposed to be punishment for... (ABC News)
