Barium X-rays Barium X-rays are used nowadays far less than in the past because in most cases an endoscopy examination will give all the information that the doctor needs. However, some GPs may not have access to a hospital department offering an endoscopy service and so may refer their patients for a barium X-ray instead. [...]

New information has come out that use of heartburn drugs for more than 1 year leads to an increased risk of broken bones. Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may cause bone fractures when used for more than a year. You can check out the whole [...]