Acid Reflux/GERD

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

January 18, 2012

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… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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

December 27, 2011

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… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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Acid Reflux 50% More Common

December 23, 2011

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… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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Risk Of Esophageal Cancer May Be Lowered By Treatment Of Barrett’s Esophagus

November 15, 2011

New guidelines issued by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) support the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to remove precancerous cells in patients with Barrett’s esophagus, a condition most commonly caused by chronic acid reflux, or GERD. Barrett’s esophagus is the leading cause of esophageal cancer and affects an estimated two million Americans… Acid Reflux / [...]

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Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating To DEXILANT(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 30 Mg And 60 Mg

November 15, 2011

Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL) today confirms that it has initiated a challenge of patents listed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. in connection with DEXILANT® (dexlansoprazole) delayed-release capsules, 30 mg and 60 mg. Impax filed its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) containing a paragraph IV certification for a generic version of DEXILANT® with the U.S… [...]

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Strawberries May Slow Precancerous Growth In The Esophagus

November 13, 2011

Eating strawberries may be a way to help people at risk of esophageal cancer protect themselves from the disease, according to a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) and researchers in China. Dr. Tong [...]

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First Online Class Teaches The Oxygen Remedy™ For Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure, Acid Reflux And More

November 13, 2011

Calworth Glenford LLC announced that for the first time, it is giving a comprehensive coaching class for the acclaimed Oxygen Remedy through online education. The Oxygen Remedy helps people who are overweight and who may have a combination of health problems, according to Richard Geller, CEO of Calworth Glenford… Acid Reflux / GERD News From [...]

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Endurance Athletes At Heightened Risk For Gut Problems

November 10, 2011

Gastrointestinal problems are now some of the most common medical complaints in endurance athletes, according to an expert presenting today at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 15th-annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition. While overuse injuries are the most common medical issue in endurance athletes, Lauren Simon, M.D., M.P.H… Acid Reflux / GERD News [...]

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Multipolar Electrocoagulation Ablation Shown To Be Effective For Barrett’s Esophagus In Long-Term Follow-Up

November 9, 2011

A new study reports that multipolar electrocoagulation in combination with acid suppression is a safe and effective method to ablate nondysplastic Barrett’s esophagus over the long term. No adenocarcinoma (cancer) or high-grade dysplasia of the esophagus developed in any of the study patients… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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ASGS Issues Position Statement Supporting Transoral Fundoplication For Select GERD Patients

November 8, 2011

EndoGastric Solutions (EGS), the leader in the emerging field of Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS), today announced that the American Society of General Surgeons (ASGS) recently issued a position statement in support of transoral fundoplication for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD)… Acid Reflux / GERD News From Medical News Today

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