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Small study looked at turmeric’s use for the treatment of indigestion. It was helpful with other medications specifically designed to reduce stomach acid secretion. No claims that it should be used as a single agent.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 19, 2023 Source:Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows Reference: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial
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Sunday House Call, #661, July 22, 2018: Take a deep breath. Observational study does not have the power to demonstrate air pollution exposure can cause breast cancer.
Sunday House Call, #661, July 22, 2018: Take a deep breath. Observational study does not have the power to demonstrate air pollution exposure can cause breast cancer. Topics today include: An observational study about air pollution and breast cancer incidence is overhyped and misrepresented in media reports. Commentary and Background: 3 reasons why today’s headlines…
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Certain difficult-to-treat acid reflux patients may benefit from established minimally-invasive surgical procedure
Health Headlines Commentary for July 20, 2016 Source: Now acid reflux can be banished for good without surgery: New technique using electric needle toughens up your insides
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Wednesday House Call July 20, 2016
Wednesday House Call July 20, 2016 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brian Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Dealing with pain after a gynecological procedure and what should the patient do to address her concerns about her treatment with her doctor; how should she organise her complaint? Prostate cancer treatment with…
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Sunday House Call, #579, July 17, 2016; Hungry Fruit Flies
Sunday House Call, #579, July 17, 2016; Hungry Fruit Flies Topics today include: A study that artificial sweeteners could increase appetite by 30 per cent in fruit flies. But that is not how it is being reported in the media. Questions about acid reflux, treatment for blocked arteries, narrowed heart valves, diabetic neuropathy, and…
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New surgical procedure for medication-resistant gastric reflux disease
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 29, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: New Surgery Tries a Device to Treat Stubborn Heartburn Reference: Endoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Initial experience