It’s not always obvious which of the multitude of species of bacteria riding around in us should be classified as germs and ...

Acid reflux is a common issue. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a chronic form. It needs treatment. Several factors ...

Occasional heartburn is common and often nothing to worry about. But when does it cross the line from annoying to something ...

Objective To assess the non-inferiority of vonoprazan to lansoprazole for secondary prevention of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced peptic ulcer (PU) and the safety of vonoprazan ...

But in a surprise twist, recent research published by my colleagues and me has found that a protein from Helicobacter pylori – a bacteria best known for causing stomach ulcers – can block the toxic ...

The results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that misoprostol, proton pump inhibitors, and double doses of H2-receptor antagonists are effective at reducing the risk of both gastric and duodenal non ...

During barium contrast radiography: You swallow a contrast solution called barium. The barium coats your esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, making it easier for the doctor to detect peptic ulcers.

Too much ibuprofen can cause gut damage (Image: Getty Images) "If you're taking these medicines more than a couple times a month, here are three things you can do. First, talk to your doctor about ...

Acknowledgments The authors are members of the ProBE-Net (Progression of Barrett's Esophagus—Network) consortium funded by a Strategic Research Partnership grant from the Cancer Council of New ...