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New Option Approved for Erosive Esophagitis

Vonoprazan lands indication for healing and maintenance across all grades of condition

Nov 02, 2023
FDA approved vonoprazan (Voquezna) over a computer rendering of pills traveling down an inflamed esophagus.
Hiatal Hernia Repair With Mesh Did Not Reduce Hernia Recurrence Over the Long Term

At 13 years, recurrence rates were 38% with mesh versus 31% with crural sutures alone

Oct 17, 2023
A photo of surgeons looking at a monitor of the mesh during hernia repair surgery.
Fentanyl Death Trends; Food Additives and Heart Disease

Also in TTHealthWatch: MDMA and PTSD, and esophageal erosion and cancer

Sep 23, 2023
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Large Study Eases Fears Over Zantac-Cancer Link

In multinational cohort, cancer incidence with pulled drug no different than other H2RAs

Sep 19, 2023
A photo of the box and blisterpack of Zantac.
Non-Erosive GERD May Not Increase Risk of Esophageal Cancer

Study shows similar incidence rates to general population, unlike for those with erosive GERD

Sep 18, 2023
A computer rendering of a cutaway view of a stomach with acid reflux
Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Less Late-Night Heartburn Problems

Wheezing, nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux symptoms decreased in PAP users, study finds

Aug 31, 2023
A photo of a mature man sleeping while wearing a CPAP mask
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Serious Infection Risk in Children

PPI use should be limited in infants and children, study suggests

Aug 14, 2023
Photo of a child receiving medication through a syringe.
Dementia Risk Linked With Cumulative Heartburn Med Use, Analysis Suggests

Study adds to the ongoing discussion about proton pump inhibitors and cognition

Aug 09, 2023
A photo of a prescription bottle of omeprazole tablets.
PPIs Linked to Worse Outcomes With Widely Used Breast Cancer Drug

Concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors with palbociclib associated with shorter survival

Jul 21, 2023
 A photo of the packaging of Ibrance capsules over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancers

Cohort study provides "reassurance of the protective clinical benefits of weight loss surgery"

Jan 11, 2023
A photo of surgeons performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases

However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure

Jan 10, 2023
A photo of a pregnant woman holding a glass of water and an antacid tablet.
Vonoprazan Just as Good or Better Than Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis

Randomized trial shows noninferiority for healing and superiority for maintaining healing

Oct 12, 2022
A computer rendering of pills traveling down an inflamed esophagus.
POEM Trial Results Hold Firm for Long-Term Efficacy in Achalasia

Five-year data support peroral endoscopic myotomy, although reflux esophagitis still a problem

Oct 06, 2022
A photo of gastroenterologists performing peroral endoscopic myotomy.
Gastric Bypass Edges Out Sleeve Gastrectomy for 10-Year Outcomes

Randomized trial compared the two popular bariatric surgeries

Jun 22, 2022
A computer rendering of a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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