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Acid Reflux; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD); Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/gerd; Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia; Heartburn; Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Heartburn/GERD |
For the webcomic, see Acid Reflux (webcomic). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling oesophageal, the BE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus[1]. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), transient LES relaxation, or association with a hiat ...
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- 24-Hour Esophageal pH Test (Cleveland Clinic)
- Abdominoplasty (American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS))
GERD News Headlines
- Extra pounds, smoking confirmed GERD risks
Reuters - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:05 EST
- 10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Heartburn
WebMD - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- World's First Users Meeting On Endoluminal Surgery Unites Leading Digestive Surgeons And Gastroenterologists Throughout Europe
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:00 EST
- Long-Term Durability Of Plicator Procedure Demonstrated By Study
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease: Study Demonstrates Long-term Durability Of Endoscopic Procedure
ScienceDaily - Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
- Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00 EST
- Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture
ScienceDaily - Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:00 EST
- Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 31 Dec 2006 08:00 EST
- Feasting 'Til It Hurts: The Uncomfortable Truth About Holiday Eating
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
- EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces 80% Success Rate Of Their Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) Procedure Using The EsophyX(TM) Device
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:00 EST
- Air swallowing not the cause of GERD
Reuters - Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:26 EST
- GERD ups the risk of laryngeal cancer
The Earth Times - Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:32 EST
- Economic Impact Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Revealed
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:00 EST
- Small Weight Gain Linked To Acid Reflux (GERD)
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Jun 2006 07:00 EST
- Heartburn common in Western countries
Reuters - Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:36 EST
- For Infants With Swallowing Troubles, Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease May Help
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 30 May 2006 01:00 EST
- Weight gain could raise the risk of heartburn in women, study reveals
The Earth Times - Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:06 EST
- FDA Approves Use Of Nexium(R) In Children Ages 12 To 17 For Short-Term Treatment Of GERD
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 02 May 2006 06:00 EST
- Procedures Beat Meds To Help Patients Fight Obesity, GERD - New Technologies, Safer Options Provide Better Results For GI Disorders
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 22 May 2006 02:00 EST
- Positive Preliminary Results From A Phase 2a Clinical Trial Of XP19986 As A Treatment For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 23 May 2006 06:00 EST
- Heartburn Prevention: GERD
MedicineNet - Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:00 EST
- Photodynamic Therapy Is An Alternative To Removal Of Esophagus
ScienceDaily - Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:00 EST
- Restrictive diet unlikely to ease acid reflux
Reuters - Tue, 09 May 2006 11:26 EST
- "Indirect Damage" From 9/11: 1,500 More Americans Died On The Highways
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:00 EST
- Chronic Heartburn Is Linked To Esophageal Cancer And Now Photodynamic Therapy Is An Alternative To Removal Of Esophagus
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 07 Apr 2006 07:00 EST
- New Study Compares Treatment Options For Pre-Cancerous Condition Of Esophagus
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:00 EST
- Heartburn Patients Unaware Of Long-Term Risks
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:00 EST
- Chest physicians: OTC cough syrups don''t work
American Medical News - Sun, 22 Jan 2006 09:00 EST
- Long-Term Effects of GERD in Children
ABC News - Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:42 EST
- Are New Surgical Options for GERD Worth It?
ABC News - Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:27 EST
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Patients Suffer For Two Years Before Seeking Medical Help
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 17 Sep 2005 06:00 EST
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Linked to Obesity
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 02 Aug 2005 02:00 EST
- Losing Sleep Over Heartburn? Treating Nighttime Heartburn Improves Sleep And Boosts Quality Of Life
ScienceDaily - Sat, 03 Sep 2005 02:00 EST
- Losing sleep over heartburn? Treating nighttime heartburn improves sleep and boosts quality of life
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 03 Sep 2005 12:00 EST
- Got GERD? Weight Loss May Help
MedicineNet - Tue, 02 Aug 2005 06:00 EST
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Likely to Follow Newly Diagnosed Asthma
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 19 Jul 2005 03:00 EST
- Obesity, Acid Reflux Disease Linked?
WebMD - Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:27 EST
- Obesity ups likelihood of acid reflux disease
Reuters - Tue, 02 Aug 2005 11:18 EST
- GERD May Be Linked to Cancers
MedicineNet - Wed, 22 Jun 2005 06:00 EST
- Study Examines Characteristics of Cancers of the Esophagus
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 25 Jun 2005 07:00 EST
- Future GERD therapies seek faster relief
American Medical News - Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:00 EST
- Safety And Effectiveness of Enteryx® Procedure In Treating GERD Symptoms
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 19 May 2005 06:00 EST
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Leads to a Substantial Decline in Work Productivity
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 16 May 2005 09:00 EST
- Patients Swallow 'Camera-in-a-Pill' To Help Doctors Check for Diseases of Esophagus, GERD
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:00 EST
- Patients Swallow 'Camera-in-a-Pill' To Help Doctors Check For Diseases Of Esophagus
ScienceDaily - Thu, 28 Apr 2005 03:00 EST
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