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Patients with functional heartburn display similar symptoms seen in GERD and most often complain of a burning retrosternal discomfort. Once the underlying cause of a patient's refractory heartburn is determined, appropriate therapy can be initiated.
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To shed light on the often-challenging management of this common condition, MPR presented the case of a hypothetical patient to a doctor who specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
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Over 700 drugs have been associated with causing diarrhea.
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Gastroparesis and enteropathy are not only associated with increased health care costs, but significant morbidity and decreased patient quality of life.
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SGLT-2 inhibitors have shown promising results with regard to heart failure.
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Often included in probiotic products, L acidophilus has been studied for its possible impact on a multitude of human ailments.
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Deintensifying treatment means finding the sweet spot between too much and too little medicine.
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Because individuals with existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be at particular risk for cardiovascular events if they use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a recent article reviews the safety of NSAIDs in general, and particularly in this population.
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In the past two decades, an increasing number of prescription drugs have been switched to over-the-counter (OTC) status.
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Magnesium serves as an essential catalyst and enzyme cofactor for more than 300 necessary bodily functions.
