Omeprazole: Prilosec, Losec Lansoprazole: Prevacid Dexlansoprazole: Dexilant Esomeprazole: Nexium Pantoprazole: Protonix The above named generic and brand named medications respectively, used for acid reflux, are known as proton pump inhibitors or PPI’s. This class of medication work on the stomach’s parietal cells that produce the gastric acid, to inhibit or prevent the production of gastricRead more about Acid Reflux Medicine Danger[…]
The Doctor as a Patient. “How was your day? How do you feel?“ These were the questions asked by the Dermatologist when she called him. “Feeling wonderful and great”, was his reply. Silence. “Look, I got the results of your biopsy earlier today. As I thought, it IS a malignant melanoma that you have onRead more about The Doctor as a Patient[…]
Credit: USA Today American College of Physicians Recommendations for 2017. The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently developed guidelines to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on noninvasive treatment of low back pain. Recommendation 1: Given that most patients with acute or sub-acute low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians andRead more about Low Back Pain Treatment Goes Holistic[…]