Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues—fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath.
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Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Caffeine: How quitting can benefit your health
Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don't drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume caffeine since it's found in everything from fizzy drinks and cold remedies to ...
Jan 17, 2024
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When is a cough a concern?
Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical ...
Jan 10, 2024
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pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERD
For preschool-aged children, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) monitoring is useful for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related wheezing, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in Diagnostics.
Dec 29, 2023
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GERD is common indication for revisional bariatric surgery
For patients who have undergone bariatric surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), revision surgery is common and is mainly with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), according to a study published online Oct. 31 ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Family fun can burn off those extra thanksgiving calories
It's common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.
Nov 25, 2023
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Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms
Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.
Nov 24, 2023
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FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals' Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, as a new treatment for adults for with all grades of erosive esophagitis or erosive ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease
Antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds of patients undergoing the endoscopic treatment, according to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Study shows endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors
University of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, explaining why patients with one condition may also have the other.
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