Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) News

Covidien Introduces HALO(90)ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett's ... - MarketWatch (press release)



Covidien Introduces HALO(90)ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett's ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition of the lining of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Left untreated, the backward flow of stomach contents such as acid and bile into the esophagus can lead to injury and ...

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Chef Spike Mendelsohn Shares Ingredients for Managing Acid Reflux Disease - The Racquette



Chef Spike Mendelsohn Shares Ingredients for Managing Acid Reflux Disease 
The Racquette
(ARA) - Nearly 19 million Americans are affected by acid reflux disease (ARD), also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is characterized by heartburn occurring two or more days a week despite treatment and diet changes.

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Chef Spike Mendelsohn Dishes on How to Turn Down the Heat on Acid Reflux Disease - MarketWatch (press release)



Chef Spike Mendelsohn Dishes on How to Turn Down the Heat on Acid Reflux Disease 
MarketWatch (press release)
So I've worked with my doctor to come up with a treatment plan that, for me, includes taking DEXILANT, which helps me to manage my acid reflux disease." Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux disease is often a chronic ...

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Spike Mendelsohn Works To Turn Down the Heat on Acid Reflux Disease - PR Web (press release)



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Spike Mendelsohn Works To Turn Down the Heat on Acid Reflux Disease 
PR Web (press release)
So I've worked with my doctor to come up with a treatment plan that, for me, includes taking DEXILANT, which helps me to manage my acid reflux disease.? Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux disease is often a chronic ...
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Chef Spike Mendelsohn shills for heartburn meds Washington Examiner

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Top US Medical Centers Offering New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Reflux ... - MarketWatch (press release)



Top US Medical Centers Offering New Minimally Invasive Procedure for Reflux ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
The LINX System is indicated for use in patients diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). President and CEO of Torax Medical, Todd Berg, stated, "The LINX System is one of the most comprehensively tested devices for reflux disease, ...

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GERD and Esophageal Cancer Link Becomes Clearer - eMaxHealth



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GERD and Esophageal Cancer Link Becomes Clearer 
eMaxHealth
By Deborah Mitchell on May 14, 2012 - 6:15am for eMaxHealth The incidence of esophageal cancer has been increasing dramatically, and while experts have long known GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a risk factor, the link between the two is now ...
GERD-Related Inflammation May Contribute to Esophageal Cancer Risk HealthCanal.com

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Many Patients Without Acid Reflux Stay on PPIs - Family Practice News Digital Network



Many Patients Without Acid Reflux Stay on PPIs 
Family Practice News Digital Network
Most of these patients reported having persistent, troublesome symptoms every day, and "a significant proportion" had scores on the GerdQ that would be considered diagnostic of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), said Dr. Gawron of the division of ...

 


Hiatal Hernia History? Consider Gastric Volvulus - Family Practice News Digital Network



Hiatal Hernia History? Consider Gastric Volvulus 
Family Practice News Digital Network
He has a history of hiatal hernia as well as long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease controlled with once-daily proton pump inhibitor therapy. He hasn't lost weight. A gastroenterologist performed upper endoscopy with grossly normal findings, ...

 


GERD Associated With Worse Infant Respiratory Disease - Family Practice News Digital Network



GERD Associated With Worse Infant Respiratory Disease 
Family Practice News Digital Network
New-onset gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) during bronchiolitis in previously health infants has been shown to increase the risk for respiratory failure (Acta Paediatr. 2007;96:1025-9). Bronchiolitis is a prominent risk factor for childhood ...

 


Bile ? not acid ? is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated ... - Science Daily (press release)



Bile ? not acid ? is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated ... 
Science Daily (press release)
ScienceDaily (Apr. 24, 2012) ? For many people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux drugs are the answer to their woes, curbing the chronic heartburn and regurgitation of food or sour liquid characteristic of the disorder.
GERD a big risk factor for esophageal cancer Fox News

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