Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

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Medicine borrows much of its vocabulary from Latin and ancient Greek. For example, the word "gastric" refers to the stomach. The word "peptic" refers to the digestive system. As such, these two terms ...

Child health experts have warned that untreated peptic ulcer disease in children could lead to anaemia, shock and bleeding, ...

Bruce Springsteen has canceled plans to play a slate of arena concerts this month, saying the move was recommended by his medical team due to "symptoms of peptic ulcer disease." The musician pledged ...

Peptic ulcers are sores within the lining of the stomach, upper region of the small intestine (duodenum), or sometimes the esophagus. Peptic ulcers are most commonly caused by infection with the ...

Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first emergency ...

A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, which is the upper portion of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. Epithelial cells lining the inner ...

Bruce Springsteen postponed shows to get treatment for symptoms of the disease. By Dani Blum Bruce Springsteen announced on Wednesday night that he would be postponing September shows because he is ...

The Boss is not in charge of his aching body these days. Bruce Springsteen, 74, introduced himself Tuesday on his SiriusXM E Street Radio show “From My Home to Your” as “your favorite rock star with a ...

Results of a UK Biobank study outline the association between migraine and several gastrointestinal disorders. Migraine is significantly associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and peptic ...

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. It may occur in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A peptic ulcer can affect several areas ...