Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Less Late-Night Heart Burn Problems
(MedPage Today) -- Positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was linked to reduced respiratory symptoms and nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux (nGER), an Icelandic study found. After 2 years, full PAP users reported... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 1, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Fast Heartburn Relief Without Deadly Drugs
Since gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was first identified in the early 1930s, the number of people experiencing heartburn has increased substantially. In fact, one study shows that in just 10 years, the number of people experiencing:1 Any GERD symptoms increased by 30% Symptoms at least once a week increased by 47% Severe GERD increased by 24% While these numbers are concerning, I’ll admit they’re not surprising considering the typical American diet. Our nutrition-less, grain-based diet of carbohydrates and starches has wrecked our health and made our bodies behave in ways nature never intended. This has led ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 28, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Heart Health Natural Cures Nutrition Source Type: news

Endoscopic Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Endoscopic Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A large number of patients with GERD continue to experience symptoms despite medical therapy. This paper summarizes currently available minimally invasive endoscopic therapies for refractory GERD.Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults  
Dr Toni Hazell offers and update on the diagnosis and management of GORD in adults Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a complex of symptoms; NICE guidelines, on which much of this module is based, include it in the broader category of dyspepsia. NICE defines dyspepsia as ‘a complex of upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms typically present for... Read moreThe post CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults  appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Clinical CPD Gastroenterology GORD Source Type: news

Popular medication could increase your risk of dementia by 33%, new study finds
One type of medication for acid reflux, a condition that affects almost one in five people in the UK, could spell bad news for your brain, new research warns. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dementia Risk Linked With Cumulative Heartburn Med Use, Analysis Suggests
(MedPage Today) -- Cumulative use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -- drugs used to help control acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders -- upped the risk of dementia, an analysis of 5,700 older adults suggested. Over a median follow... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - August 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Acid reflux drugs taken by millions of Americans and Brits may raise the risk of DEMENTIA by up to a third, study suggests
Researchers from the University of Minnesota looked at drugs called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, which are taken for acid reflux and heartburn. They found a 33% higher risk of dementia. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Long-term use of some acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk
Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Doctors thought our son had acid reflux but then found 28mm brain tumour'
A 20-month-old boy was being treated for acid reflux when doctors discovered he actually had a brain tumour. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hormone Therapy May Up Odds of GERD in Postmenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 -- Hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among postmenopausal women, according to a review published online June 27 in Menopause. Wafa A. Aldhaleei, M.B.B.Ch.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Anti-Reflux Mucosectomy Effective for GERD in Long Term
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, according to a study published online June... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DR ELLIE CANNON: If I cut out dairy from my diet, could it help cure my cough?
DR ELLIE CANNON: There are many reasons for a chronic cough: asthma, allergies or even acid reflux. A GP can discuss all the possibilities. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I was bloated constantly, 5 changes healed my gut
My stomach used to be bloated and I had a lot of other symptoms associated with poor gut health. I had acne, rashes, and I felt chronically fatigued. I also had chronic heartburn and acid reflux, IBS, extreme food cravings—especially for sugar—and hormonal imbalances. And I felt nerve pain, too,…#ibs #tomatopaste #kimchi #renéemowatt #tiktok (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What Is Chronic Acid Reflux, or GERD?
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of your stomach move up into... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

What Are Some High or Low FODMAPs Foods?
Discussion FODMAPs is an acronym standing for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. It is a diet strategy which has shown improvement for some adult patients with functional abdominal pain including some with irritable bowel syndrome. The evidence in pediatrics is murky and more well-designed studies are needed; however such studies are difficult to complete. In general, there are 3 phases to this dietary strategy: Avoidance of all high FODMAP foods for 2-6 weeks. In some adult studies there has been improvement in 1 week. Especially in the pediatric age group, some people will only res...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 12, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news