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Inflammatory bowel disease may be linked to increased risk of dementia

People with inflammatory bowel disease have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a study in Gut has suggested.…

Published: 29 June 2020

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Medicines regulator to publish review into safety of OTC laxatives

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is to publish the results of a four-year review into the safety of over-the-counter stimulant laxatives, a spokesperson has confirmed.…

Published: 18 February 2020

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Relief from indigestion: a visual guide

Indigestion and heartburn affect four in ten people. This guide illustrates the options available over the counter for managing symptoms and how they work.…

Published: 24 January 2020

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Potential interaction between diuretics and laxatives found

Researchers have identified a plausible drug–drug interaction between laxatives and non-potassium-sparing diuretics.…

Published: 13 September 2019

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A day in the life of a liver intensive therapy unit pharmacist

Sara Sawieres details a typical day as lead pharmacist for the liver intensive therapy unit at King’s College Hospital.…

Published: 29 October 2018

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Aspirin combined with high-dose PPIs reduces cancer risk in Barrett’s oesophagus, research shows

Taking aspirin in combination with proton-pump inhibitors reduces the risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.…

Published: 7 June 2018

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Type 2 diabetes drug may be associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Early results from a trial investigating the link between antidiabetic drugs and autoimmune diseases may have found an association, researchers have revealed…

Published: 23 April 2018

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More research needed to investigate role of vitamin D in IBS treatment

A group of researchers has concluded that, while the literature indicates a potential role, further studies are needed before vitamin D can be considered a therapeutic option for people living with irritable bowel syndrome.…

Published: 13 March 2018

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