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Collaboration boosts uptake of biosimilars in gastroenterology

Researchers report that a gain-share agreement between a trust and local CCGs enhanced uptake of biosimilar infliximab CT-P13.…

Published: 7 April 2017

Opinion

Changing eating habits to reduce gastro-oesophageal reflux disease symptoms

The acid watcher diet: a 28-day reflux prevention and healing programme, by Jonathan Aviv…

Published: 28 March 2017

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Gastric acid drugs linked to increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection

Meta-analysis of studies suggest that patients who receive gastric acid drugs may be at increased risk for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.…

Published: 27 March 2017

Feature

Understanding irritable bowel syndrome: bugs, brains and leaky barriers

Research indicates that there are multiple causes for the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and that most of them may involve the microbiome.…

Published: 16 March 2017

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Common heartburn drugs linked to chronic as well as acute kidney damage

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely used for acid suppression therapy, are associated with long-term kidney damage even in patients who have not experienced acute kidney injury (AKI), researchers find.…

Published: 3 March 2017

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New drug for chronic constipation approved by US Food and Drug Administration

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved plecanatide (Trulance; Synergy Pharmaceuticals) as another option for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. Plecanatide, which should be taken daily, supports regular bowel function by stimulating the upper gastr…

Published: 23 January 2017

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Heartburn drug use during pregnancy associated with asthma in children

A new study shows that children born to women who take heartburn medicines when pregnant are at least a third more likely to develop asthma symptoms compared with non-users, but scientists say more research is needed to confirm whether there are any other reasons behind the possible link.…

Published: 13 January 2017

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Heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of gastroenteritis

Taking acid suppressing drugs, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), is linked with increased risk of developing bacterial gastroenteritis, results from a population-based study show.…

Published: 10 January 2017

Opinion

The Pharmaceutical Journal’s best of 2016: top news stories

A round up of the most popular news stories of 2016.…

Published: 5 January 2017

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Proton pump inhibitors may increase risk of first stroke

Data from 244,679 patients that had undergone endoscopy show that stroke incidence was 19% higher in patients who filed a prescription for a PPI compared with those with no PPI exposure…

Published: 29 December 2016