News tagged with reflux
Losing weight may ease chronic heartburn
(HealthDay)—Obese and overweight men and women who suffer from heartburn often report relief when they lose weight, a new study shows.
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New research identifies practice changes to improve value and quality of GI procedures
There are significant cost and risk factors associated with two procedures commonly used to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal problems, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 19, 2013 |
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Surgery most effective for persistent heartburn and reflux
(Medical Xpress)—Surgery is more effective than medicine at providing relief from the symptoms of persistent heartburn and reflux, a University of Aberdeen-led study has found.
Cardiology
Apr 19, 2013 |
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Implanted 'bracelet' helps treat chronic heartburn (Update 2)
A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving life for some people with chronic heartburn who get limited relief from medicines. It's a novel way to treat severe acid reflux, ...
Cardiology
Apr 11, 2013 |
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Acid reflux? It's in the genes
(Medical Xpress)—For many years it has been thought that acid reflux and a related condition called Barrett's Oesophagus were acquired conditions, via diet, smoking and other lifestyle activities. However, recent family ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 03, 2013 |
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Parents will push for medication, even if doc says not needed
(HealthDay)—When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication, even ...
Pediatrics
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Study finds molecular 'signature' for rapidly increasing form of esophageal cancer
During the past 30 years, the number of patients with cancers that originate near the junction of the esophagus and stomach has increased approximately 600 percent in the United States. The first extensive probe of the DNA ...
Cancer
Mar 24, 2013 |
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Study shows effectiveness of magnetic device for treatment of reflux disease
A study published February 21st in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) provides clinical evidence of the safety and effectiveness of a new magnetic medical device to treat gastroesophageal reflux diseas ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 25, 2013 |
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Bracelet-like device controls chronic acid reflux, study finds
A bracelet-like device with magnetic beads can control the chronic digestive disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Feb 20, 2013 |
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Prescription problems for vets on reflux drug
U.S. veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are frequently prescribed doses of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole (commonly known by brand names such as Prilosec), that are much higher ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 20, 2013 |
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Chronic heartburn could spur asthma in some patients
(HealthDay)—Chronic heartburn is a major cause of asthma in adults, a new study suggests.
Surgery
Jan 25, 2013 |
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Addressing a medical myth: Wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim
The old saying that you should wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you swim is based on the idea that after a big meal, blood will be diverted away from your arms and legs, towards your stomach's ...
Health
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Children born prematurely are at higher risk of esophageal inflammation, cancer
Infants that are born preterm or with impaired growth have an increased risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), possibly leaving them vulnerable to the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma later in ...
Health
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Upper endoscopy is overused in patients with heartburn
Heartburn is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor, and some physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But most patients do not require the procedure ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Electrical stimulation of the esophagus promising treatment for unresolved reflux symptoms
Clinical evidence of the safety and effectiveness of electrical stimulation of a muscular valve in the esophagus demonstrates promising results in resolving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and is being presented ...
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Oct 22, 2012 |
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