Stomach ulcers are a common problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 15 million Americans are diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease annually.

Background: With dwindling rates of postoperative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer that is attributable to H 2-receptor blocker usage, there is a need to shift the focus towards the prevention ...

The organism Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is known to be the causative factor in many ulcers occurring in, or just out-side, the stomach. It has also been associated with an increased risk of ...

A doctor has issued a warning over the prolonged use of a common over-the-counter medicine, stating that it can result in a ...

Description The goal of the trial was to evaluate treatment with famotidine compared with placebo among patients taking low-dose aspirin. Hypothesis Famotidine would be more effective in ...

Dr Austin Chiang, an interventional gastroenterologist, explained in a recent YouTube video that the prolonged use of the ...

The following is a summary of “Stomach and duodenal ulcer as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study,” ...

A doctor has warned that taking a particular over-the-counter medicine for a prolonged period can cause a nasty side effect ...

Your stomach contains hydrochloric acid, a highly corrosive chemical compound that can dissolve certain metals and would ...

For the best absorption, iron supplements should be taken 30 minutes before eating or two hours after eating. However, some ...

RESEARCHERS from the University of Nottingham have cautioned on repeated use of acetaminophen, in people aged 65 and older, ...