Acid reflux

Long-term proton pump inhibitor use not linked to stomach cancer

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The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds a study of Nordic health data published by The BMJ today. This finding should offer relief for patients needing long term proton … Read more

Doctor realizes he’s having a heart attack while treating patient for heart attack

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TIMMINS, Ontario (WKRC) – A doctor learned he was having a heart attack while treating a cardiac patient who was experiencing the same symptoms the doctor had displayed for months. According to a press release from Timmins and District Hospital (TDH), Dr. Chris Loreto had been experiencing intense chest pains for over four months, which … Read more