Doctors found to be overprescribing indigestion medication – and advice for those wanting to take a drug-free approach to this problem
Stomach ‘acidity’ and acid reflux are common problems, and the mainstay treatments for these ailments are medications that suppress acid secretion. Back in the olden days of when I was a junior doctor, these came in the form of so-called ‘H2 receptor antagonists’ such as cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac). Subsequently, a whole new type [...]
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Should doctors prescribe placebos?
It’s the New Year so I’m in philosophical mood. No, not really. But my blog today has been triggered by a piece a I read yesterday about the use of placebos in medicine, which got me thinking in a somewhat philosophical vein. In a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers at [...]
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My New Year resolution recommendation: get some sleep
As it’s the New Year, some of us health-conscious souls might be turning their attention to making positive changes in our lifestyles. For some, that might mean being more active, while other may see this as a time to redouble their efforts with regard to healthy eating. However, positive lifestyle habits can sometimes be easy [...]
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