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Inflammation Related To GERD May Contribute To Esophageal Cancer Risk
13 May 2012
Inflammation might be an important factor in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association... [read article]

Precancerous Condition Associated With Reflux Disease Triggered By Bile - Not Acid
26 April 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... [read article]

New GERD Device Offered At Mayo Clinic
16 April 2012
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... [read article]

Acid Reflux / GERD News Articles Archive  -   Page 1

13 April 2012

Sleep Disturbance Reduced By Esophageal Reflux Disease Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy
24 March 2012

Employing Bronchoscopy To Guide Effective Treatment For Refractory Asthma
18 January 2012

Esophageal Cancer May Be Caused By Migration Of Cancer-Causing Stomach Cells
27 December 2011

'Tis The Season For Turkey, Gravy, Pie And Acid Reflux
25 December 2011

Acid Reflux 50% More Common Than Ten Years Ago
20 December 2011

What Is Heartburn? What Causes Heartburn?
25 November 2011

What Is Esophagitis? How Is Esophagitis Treated?
01 November 2011

Physicians Show Bias When Diagnosing Stomach Problems According To Study
22 October 2011

Prescribing Acid-Suppressing Drugs To Infants
20 October 2011

Prescribing Of Acid-suppressing Medication For Infants Rises Considerably
Acid-Suppressing Drugs Being Over Prescribed In Infants
25 September 2011

GERD Treatments, Benefits And Risks - New Report
21 September 2011

Airway Function Improves Following Anti-Reflux Surgery Both Before And After Lung Transplant
24 August 2011

Proton Pump Inhibitors Should Have Black-box Warnings, Group Tell FDA
10 August 2011

New Study Helps Clarify Symptoms And Characteristics Of Acid Reflux In Neonates
Researchers Use Neutrons To Spy On The Elusive Hydronium Ion - Could Aid In Treatment Of Peptic Ulcers Or Acid Reflux Disease
19 July 2011

Pitt Study: Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher In Medically Treated GERD Patients With Fewest Symptoms
24 June 2011

Leftover Embryonic Cells Connect Gastric Reflux And Cancer
First Patient Enrolled And Treated In The U.S. For EndoGastric Solutions' Randomized Study Of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)
19 May 2011

Homing In On Genetic Signature Of Esophageal Cancer
18 May 2011

Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Medication And Surgery Equally Effective
17 May 2011

Modern Treatments For GERD Effective At Achieving Long-Term Remission For Most Patients
10 May 2011

Advanced Technique For Treating Esophageal Lesions Deemed Safe And Effective In European Endoscopy Journal
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine, May/June
03 May 2011

FDA Approves NEXIUM(R) I.V. (Esomeprazole Sodium) For The Treatment Of GERD With Erosive Esophagitis In Pediatric And Adolescent Patients
27 April 2011

ASGS Issues Position Statement Supporting Transoral Fundoplication For Select GERD Patients
26 April 2011

Multipolar Electrocoagulation Ablation Shown To Be Effective For Barrett's Esophagus In Long-Term Follow-Up
18 April 2011

Endurance Athletes At Heightened Risk For Gut Problems
08 April 2011

First Online Class Teaches The Oxygen Remedy™ For Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure, Acid Reflux And More
07 April 2011

Strawberries May Slow Precancerous Growth In The Esophagus
05 April 2011

Risk Of Esophageal Cancer May Be Lowered By Treatment Of Barrett's Esophagus
Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating To DEXILANT(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 30 Mg And 60 Mg
23 March 2011

XenoPort Reports Results From A Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of Arbaclofen Placarbil As Adjunctive Treatment For Patients With GERD
02 March 2011

Medical Position Statement On The Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
28 February 2011

Surgery Or Drugs: What Is The Best Way To Manage Patients With Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
16 February 2011

Surgery Without Incisions For Heartburn
08 February 2011

The Natural History Of Heartburn
03 February 2011

Eisai Receives Complete Response Letter From FDA For Rabeprazole Sodium Extended-Release Capsules, 50 Mg For GERD
01 February 2011

Mederi Therapeutics Announces Receipt Of FDA 510(k) Clearance For The MDRF1 Radiofrequency Generator
06 January 2011

New Endoscopic Device To Detect Esophageal Cancer
21 December 2010

Stomach Acidity Medications Increase Risk Of Pneumonia
15 December 2010

Drinking Alcohol During A Rich Meal Slows Down Digestion, But Doesn't Increase Indigestion
13 December 2010

For Acid Reflux Disease Patients, Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected
11 December 2010

Antacid Rolaids Soft Chews Recalled After Metal And Wood Found Inside
10 December 2010

Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected For GERD Patients
30 November 2010

Lifestyle Training May Reduce Pain Of Heartburn, Suggests Study
19 October 2010

Acid Reflux, Functional Dyspepsia Have Significant Impact On Disordered Sleep
28 September 2010

Link Between Cough And Reflux Studied With New Sound Recording Device
26 September 2010

Patients Living With Gerd Now Have A New Treatment Option For Improved And Sustained Symptom Relief
15 September 2010

Chemists Study Quadrupedal Molecular Machines
10 July 2010

Greatly Increased Risk Of Reflux Disease Of Esophagus In Extremely Obese Children
09 July 2010

Obese Children At Higher Risk Of GERD
08 June 2010

Origin Of Acid Reflux Disease Revealed By Molecular Imaging
04 June 2010

FDA Accepts New Drug Application (NDA) For Rabeprazole Sodium Extended-Release 50 Mg For Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
01 June 2010

Axanum And Expanded Nexium Indication Rejected By FDA
26 May 2010

FDA: Possible Fracture Risk With High Dose, Long-term Use Of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Hearburn, Acid Reflux Drugs May Raise Risk Of Bone Fracture Warns FDA
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What Is Heartburn?

Heartburn is a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the gullet (oesophagus or swallowing pipe). Read more...

What Is Acid Reflux?

If you suffer from acid reflux the acids from your stomach "flow back" into your esophagus, causing discomfort and pain - this discomfort is known as heartburn. Read more...

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