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Global trial confirms benefit of antacids on bleeding prevention for ventilated patients - EurekAlert


Critically ill patients are at risk of stress-induced upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Now, a global trial led by McMaster University researchers confirms that a widely available drug does prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

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