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Inflammation Related To GERD May Contribute To Esophageal Cancer Risk

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Inï¬‚ammation might be an important factor in the progression from reï¬‚ux to esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association…

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Precancerous Condition Associated With Reflux Disease Triggered By Bile – Not Acid

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

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. But when it comes to Barrett’s esophagus, a condition commonly found in people with GERD, acid control may be less important than beating back another bodily fluid – bile…

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New GERD Device Offered At Mayo Clinic

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:00 +0000

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 medication for the condition, who continue to have chronic reflux symptoms. The device was approved to treat GERD (also known as acid reflux disease) on March 22 by the U.S…

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Sleep Disturbance Reduced By Esophageal Reflux Disease Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The use of proton pump inhibitors improves the sleep and daytime quality of life for sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a systematic literature review in the April 2012 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. A 2003 Gallup survey linked gastresophageal heartburn with frequent sleep disturbances…

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Employing Bronchoscopy To Guide Effective Treatment For Refractory Asthma

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Using a bronchoscope to visually examine the airways and collect fluid and tissue can help guide effective therapy for difficult-to-treat asthma patients, according to researchers at National Jewish Health…

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Employing Bronchoscopy To Guide Effective Treatment For Refractory Asthma

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In Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant Arrests Symptoms

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A paper published online in Nature describes the results of using bone marrow transplant (BMT) to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett Syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and significantly extended the lifespan of Rett mouse models…

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

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A new study is providing clues that may answer a decades-old question about the cells that give rise to a particularly lethal form of esophageal cancer…

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‘Tis The Season For Turkey, Gravy, Pie And Acid Reflux

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Jack Selby, of Lansing, Mich., had suffered from heartburn all of his life, especially around the holidays when he overindulged in some of his favorite food and drink…

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Acid Reflux 50% More Common

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

A long-term Norwegian study reveals the number of people who experience acid reflux at least once a week has gone up by nearly 50% in the last 10 years, with women appearing to be more susceptible to the condition than men…

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Acid Reflux 50% More Common