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    Prophylactic Use Of Ranitidine in Pediatric Settings: Experts Opine

    Prophylactic Use Of Ranitidine in Pediatric Settings: Experts Opine

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    Acid suppression treatment has revolutionized the management of acid-related disorders since the introduction of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Acid suppression is crucial for treatment and prophylaxis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, drug-induced gastritis, stress ulcers in hospitalized children, nocturnal acid reflux, and as preoperative medication. (1) Despite the effectiveness of PPIs, they […] More

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    Prophylactic monthly Garadacimab safe and effective against hereditary angioedema attacks

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    A new trial found that prophylactic subcutaneous administration of garadacimab every month in adults and adolescents was safe and has significantly decreased the attacks of hereditary angioedema compared to placebo. The trial results were published in the journal The Lancet.  Dysregulation of the kallikrein–kinin system leads to a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease called […] More