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December Highlighted Studies In The Journal CHEST

04 December 2008

MEN WITH EMPHYSEMA AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS New research shows that men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, may also be at risk for osteoporosis...
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Barrett's Esophagus May Be Affected By DFMO

18 November 2008

"While there was a suggestion that DFMO may influence the extent of Barrett's dysplasia, this finding is very preliminary and further study of this agent in a larger number of patients is needed," said Frank A. Sinicrope, M.D...
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Esophageal Cancer: Be Aware Of The Early Warning Signs

12 November 2008

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 16,000 new esophageal cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Unfortunately the survival rate in these cases is only 10 percent...
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Acid Reflux / GERD News Articles Archive - Page 1

10 November 2008

Discoveries In Genetics, Stem Cell Therapies And New Treatments For Childhood Diseases Explored By World Community Of Pediatricians

07 November 2008

Surgery Is Beneficial For Treatment Of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux

04 November 2008

Discovery Of Gene That Helps Control The Production Of Stomach Acid

01 November 2008

A Bad Chain-link Reaction: How A Healthy Stomach Can Hurt You

How To Tell If That Holiday Heartburn Is Something More Serious

22 October 2008

Evidence-Based GERD Guidelines Released By The American Gastroenterological Association

13 October 2008

What Is The Relationship Between Laryngopharyngeal Reflux And Reflux Esophagitis?

07 October 2008

Summer Is Peak Season For Diagnosis Of Esophagus Disorder According To New Study

TAK-390MR Demonstrated Higher Healing Rates Compared To Lansoprazole As The Severity Of Erosive Esophagitis Grade Increased

28 September 2008

What Are The Clinical Features Of Ineffective Esophageal Motility?

23 September 2008

In Recurrent Pediatric Croup, Reflux A Possible Factor

17 September 2008

Incisionless Heartburn Surgery Now Available At UPMC

28 August 2008

Restech Dx-pH Measurement System Proven To Facilitate Accurate Measurement Of Acid Exposure In Patients With Reflux Related Symptoms

21 August 2008

Incidence Of GERD, Colorectal Cancer Increase With Body Mass

13 August 2008

Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Risk Of Bone Fractures

08 August 2008

Pre-Cancerous Condition Linked To Chronic Acid Reflux Faces Several Hurdles

30 July 2008

Compliance To Proton Pump Inhibitors Reduces Costs

22 July 2008

The Link Between Gastric Reflux And Asthma

01 July 2008

FDA Approves ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole Sodium) 20 Mg For Short-Term Treatment Of GERD In Adolescents

18 June 2008

New Test Could Aid Children Suffering From Reflux Disease

13 June 2008

Revolutionary Non-Invasive Surgery For Acid Reflux Disease Now Available At Mercy Medical Center

05 June 2008

Cutting Edge Acid Reflux Test Patient-Friendly And Accurate, Improving Diagnosis And Treatment - Restech Dx-pH Measurement System Adopted By CCENT

29 May 2008

Santarus Announces Development Program For New ZEGERID Prescription Product

21 May 2008

The Features Of Chinese Patients With Reflux Esophagitis

TAK-390MR Phase 3 Data Presented At Digestive Disease Week

MGH Study Confirms Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux

20 May 2008

Dysplasia In Barrett's Esophagus Treated Effectively By Radiofrequency Ablation

Researcher Reports On Noninvasive Device For GERD, Obesity

17 May 2008

Recurring Symptoms Experienced By Nearly 40 Percent Of GERD Patients Taking PPIs

28 March 2008

Orexo Announces Results Confirming The Clinical Profile Of OX17 In Reflux Disease (GERD)

New Advice On Treating GERD: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Reports On The Latest Research

29 February 2008

FDA Approves Nexium For Use In Children Ages 1-11 Years

27 February 2008

EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces Results Of EsophyX(TM) Multi-Center GERD Study

15 February 2008

Black Raspberries Protect Against Cancer - New Study Finds Black Raspberries Help Barrett's Esophagus Patients

28 January 2008

Patients Encouraged To See A Physician If They Experience Symptoms Suggestive Of GERD

11 January 2008

Heartburn Surgery Done Through Patient's Mouth

Does The Doctor Assess Your Heartburn Correctly?

07 January 2008

Hospitalizations For GERD Up By 103 Percent

04 January 2008

Hospitalizations Due To GERD Rose 103% Between 1998 And 2005, USA

Acid Reflux Study Looks At Lifespan Of Sufferers

Using Newly Approved Device, Doctors Do "incision-less" GERD Surgery

£100m Spent Annually On Pointless Indigestion Drugs By NHS

24 December 2007

ASGE Offers Guidelines On Endoscopic Treatment Of Dyspepsia

04 December 2007

News From The Journal Of Lipid Research

30 November 2007

Astrazeneca Receives First European Approval For Nexium(R) In Pediatric Gerd

18 November 2007

Wyeth Receives FDA Approval Of Protonix For Delayed Release Oral Suspension

14 November 2007

Survey Reveals Heartburn Sufferers Experience More Heartburn During The Holidays

16 October 2007

Little Known, But Potentially Serious, Manifestations Of Acid Reflux Highlighted By Studies

Night-Time Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep, New Studies Reveal

Impact On Productivity From Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Measured By Study

11 October 2007

Frequency Of Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation May Be Decreased By Electroacupuncture At PC6

10 October 2007

Transcutaneous Cervical Esophageal Ultrasound Can Not Substitute For 24-h PH Monitoring Or Manometry

28 September 2007

Study Of Esophageal Cancer Patients Found That Marital Status Affected Quality Of Life

21 September 2007

NDO Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance For Plicator II(TM)

18 September 2007

Correlation Discovered Between GERD And Obesity In Females

12 September 2007

It's Only Heartburn...or Is It? Chronic Heartburn A Risk Factor For Precursor To Esophageal Cancer

09 September 2007

Brain-Gut Relationship Studied In Those Suffering With Stomach Pain Or Discomfort

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