Baume, Nicholls and Baxter report the potent effect of lipopolysaccharide on gastric secretion as if this were a new observation 1. But the effect was clearly described in 1950 (ref. 2). We have made ...

THERE is some evidence that in the guinea-pig, the oral administration of degraded carrageenin, a sulphated polysaccharide, causes a slight temporary reduction of gastric acidity in response to ...

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Histamine 2 antagonists and PPIs have largely replaced antacids as primary treatment for most acid-peptic disorders; nevertheless, there is still a role for their use as they are inexpensive, readily ...

MANY functional interrelations between stomach and pancreas are familiar and have been studied in many species. The endocrine secretion of insulin by beta cells of the islands of Langerhans is well ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, January 10, 2007 – In a new study, researchers have directly compared the early therapeutic response of drugs from widely-used classes of heartburn medications, omeprazole magnesium ...

Pathological hypersecretory conditions involve excessive secretion of gastric acid, leading to various complications and challenges. Pathological hypersecretory conditions refer to a group of ...

Several available over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs can help manage the symptoms of acid reflux, providing relief for those who experience frequent discomfort. Acid reflux treatments ...

Certain drinks, such as cabbage juice or honey water, may help soothe stomach ulcers, though people may wish to avoid other drinks, such as alcohol and coffee. Stomach ulcers are sores that form on ...