Do You
- suffer from heartburn?
- get the taste of sour fluids in your throat?
- suffer from belching?
- have chest pain?
- have chronic cough or hoarseness?
- suffer from nausea and vomiting?
- have difficulty sleeping?
- have asthma or asthma-like symptoms?
- excessively clear your throat?
- have a dependency on acid-reducing medication in order to live your life?
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Physician′s Page
This is the Physician’s Page where you can
find the most recent
articles on GERD
related treatment
and antireflux and
hiatal hernia surgery.
Please look forward
to new articles as
they are introduced
to the literature.
Medically treated patients with mild or no symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux...
http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/
The ultimate source of some cancers is embryonic cells. Research published in the June 24th Cell, a Cell Press publication, traces the precursor of deadly esophageal cancers in leftover embryonic cells found in adults...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/
Endogastric Solutions (EGS), the leader in the emerging field of Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS), announced that the first patient has been enrolled and treated in the RESPECT study (Randomized EsophyX vs. Sham/Placebo ControlledTrial).
http://www.endogastricsolutions.com/
Surgery Or Drugs: What is the best way to manage patients with Gastro-Esophageal Disease (GERD)...
http://www.ispor.org/pressrelease/Feb11/QOL_GERD.asp
ASGS issues position statement supporting transoral fundoplication for select GERD patients. Noninvasive surgery effective for acid reflux disease.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/223432.php
FDA: Possible fracture risk with high dose, long-term use of proton pump inhibitors.
http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/newsroom/
Smoking and high salt intake significantly increases risk of acid reflux. The study also found that tea and alcohol, often thought to be culprits, seem to have little impact on acid reflux.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/493632
Researchers report Stretta procedure effective in treating GERD. The minimally invasive, outpatient endoscopic procedure helps many when proton pump inhibitors fail.
http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/NewsStories/gerd-story-n1.htm
Severly obese people at significantly higher risk of developing GERD. In a Norwegian study, women with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 were six times more likely to have GERD and men with a BMI over 35 were at three times greater risk than normal weight people.
http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/NewsStories/gerd-story-a28.htm