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Inflammation Related To GERD May Contribute To Esophageal Cancer Risk

Inï¬ammation might be an important factor in the progression from reï¬ux to esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association...

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Posted by admin - May 13, 2012 at 10:23 am

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Precancerous Condition Associated With Reflux Disease Triggered By Bile – Not Acid

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. But when it comes to Barrett's esophagus, a condition commonly found in people with GERD, acid control may be less important than beating back another bodily fluid - bile...

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Posted by admin - April 26, 2012 at 11:11 am

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New GERD Device Offered At Mayo Clinic

A new device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that can lead to serious health problems, will soon be available at the Mayo Clinic in Florida. The device will be offered to patients taking medication for the condition, who continue to have chronic reflux symptoms. The device was approved to treat GERD (also known as acid reflux disease) on March 22 by the U.S...

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Posted by admin - April 16, 2012 at 11:26 pm

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Sleep Disturbance Reduced By Esophageal Reflux Disease Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy

The use of proton pump inhibitors improves the sleep and daytime quality of life for sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a systematic literature review in the April 2012 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. A 2003 Gallup survey linked gastresophageal heartburn with frequent sleep disturbances...

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Posted by admin - April 13, 2012 at 9:35 am

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Employing Bronchoscopy To Guide Effective Treatment For Refractory Asthma

Using a bronchoscope to visually examine the airways and collect fluid and tissue can help guide effective therapy for difficult-to-treat asthma patients, according to researchers at National Jewish Health...

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Posted by admin - March 24, 2012 at 5:59 am

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In Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant Arrests Symptoms

A paper published online in Nature describes the results of using bone marrow transplant (BMT) to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett Syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and significantly extended the lifespan of Rett mouse models...

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Posted by admin - March 19, 2012 at 9:24 am

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Esophageal Cancer May Be Caused By Migration Of Cancer-Causing Stomach Cells

A new study is providing clues that may answer a decades-old question about the cells that give rise to a particularly lethal form of esophageal cancer...

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Posted by admin - January 18, 2012 at 8:12 am

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‘Tis The Season For Turkey, Gravy, Pie And Acid Reflux

Jack Selby, of Lansing, Mich., had suffered from heartburn all of his life, especially around the holidays when he overindulged in some of his favorite food and drink...

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Posted by admin - December 27, 2011 at 7:46 am

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Physicians Show Bias When Diagnosing Stomach Problems According To Study

Patients who complain of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms often face a diagnosis of either gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or functional dyspepsia. Because the two conditions often overlap, it can be difficult to distinguish between them and diagnose them properly...

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Posted by admin - November 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

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Prescribing Acid-Suppressing Drugs To Infants

Frequent spitting up, irritability, and unexplained crying in infants can be very distressing to parents. Pediatricians often prescribe acid-suppressing drugs for these symptoms in an effort to treat infants for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, GERD is an uncommon cause of these symptoms in otherwise thriving infants...

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Posted by admin - October 24, 2011 at 7:40 pm

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