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Antireflux Mucosal Ablation Safe, Effective for Refractory Reflux Disease
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 -- Antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds of patients undergoing the endoscopic treatment, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New Option Approved for Erosive Esophagitis
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved vonoprazan (Voquezna) for all grades of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn relief associated with the condition, Phathom Pharmaceuticals announced on Wednesday. Vonoprazan, a first... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - November 2, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Granules India gets USFDA nod for generic drug used for short-term treatment of heartburn
Granules India has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsules. The capsules are used for the short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The approval is for capsules with strengths of 20 mg and 40 mg, and they are bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug, Nexium. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - October 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Tragically Hip Frontman Gord Downie ’s Daughter Remembers Late Father, 6 Years Later
On this day in 2017, Gord Downie died at the age of 53. The frontman for the iconic Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip left an undeniable mark on the country’s cultural landscape and its charts. In the years since, his legacy has been dissected and cemented, with tributes coming in from Drake…#gorddownie #drake #justintrudeau #gorddownies #willodownie #billboardcanada #richardtrapunski #greatestmoments #music #takeyourkidtoworkday (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

28 Warning Signs That You Are in Bad Health
Most people know they have to head to the hospital if their chest hurts or if they can’t breathe. And they know they should get tested for COVID-19 if they have a fever, discomfort breathing, loss of taste or smell, or dry cough. These signs are practically impossible to ignore. But there are…#tempo #mayoclinic #diagnostic #reflux #acid #gerd #wheezing #brainshrinkage #bladder #pelvic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hiatal Hernia Repair With Mesh Did Not Reduce Hernia Recurrence Over the Long Term
(MedPage Today) -- Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to long... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 17, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

What Causes Dysphagia?
Discussion Swallowing is a complex process with 4 phases: Preparatory – food is moistened with saliva, chewed and prepared into a bolus by teeth, tongue and hard palate. Oral – food bolus is moved into oropharynx by tongue and triggers the swallow reflex. Soft palate elevates to prevent nasopharyngeal reflux. Pharyngeal – food bolus is moved through the oropharynx and hypopharynx to the esophagus. Respiration stops briefly with vocal fold adduction and larynx elevation to prevent aspiration. Esophageal – the cricopharyngeaul muscle relaxes which allows the food bolus into the esophagus where it is ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 16, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Take a Closer Look at Sleep's Role in GERD Take a Closer Look at Sleep's Role in GERD
When it comes to treating reflux symptoms, it ' s time for us all to open our eyes to the value of closing them, says Dr David Johnson.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Five early symptoms of stomach cancer that are often 'mild and indistinct'
Symptoms could be mistaken for less serious health issues such as gallstones or acid reflux, a doctor warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Not Increased With Nonerosive GERD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- Patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do not have an increased risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma compared with the general population, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in The... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Acid reflux pills are linked to worrying side-effects... but is surgery REALLY the answer?
With more people developing acid reflux because of obesity and lack of exercise, there is likely to be a growing clamour for such surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Non-Erosive GERD May Not Increase Risk of Esophageal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appear to have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma as the general population, according to a large Nordic population-based cohort study with up to... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 18, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 — Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus. “Previous studies have shown that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Frequency and Duration of GERD Associated With Poor Sleep Frequency and Duration of GERD Associated With Poor Sleep
The findings suggest that treating gastroesophageal reflux may do more than offer symptomatic relief.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - September 11, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news