gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Video: Battling Barrett's Esophagus

In this video from Fox News, Dr. Manny talks to one patient and his doctor about new, non-surgical treatments for the pre-cancerous condition called Barrett's Esophagus.
(FOXNews) UPDATED 09/04/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles Treatments: | Proton-pump Inhibitors - 265 Articles
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Gastric band surgery may worsen reflux

New research has found that while gastric bypass weight-loss surgery may help improve acid reflux, gastric-banding surgery may make it worse.
(MyIBDCentral.com) UPDATED 08/22/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles Treatments: | weight loss surgery - 7 Articles
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Clinical trial: Nighttime heartburn

Call for patients age 18 to 65 to participate in a study.
(TAP Pharmaceuticals) UPDATED 08/21/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles
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Reflux, colorectal cancer risk rise with BMI

Several new studies have shed light on the relationship between obesity, acid reflux, and cancer.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 08/21/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | cancer - 234 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles
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Heartburn meds may lead to fractures

This study is the most recent of several trials that suggest a possible link between long-term proton-pump inhibitor medication use and broken bones.
(MyIBDCentral.com) UPDATED 08/11/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles Treatments: | Proton-pump Inhibitors - 265 Articles
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Q&A: Is there a cheaper version of Zegerid?

A patient who suffers from chronic acid reflux wants to know if there is a more affordable version of the heartburn medication Zegerid.
(InteliHealth) UPDATED 08/14/2008
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Conditions: | acid reflux - 205 Articles | gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) - 226 Articles Treatments: | Prilosec - 11 Articles | Proton-pump Inhibitors - 265 Articles
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