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H. Pylori Bacteria May Help Prevent Some Esophageal Cancers
Some bacteria may help
protect against the
development of a type of
esophageal cancer, known as
adenocarcinoma, according to
a new review of the medical
... > full story
Digestive Specialists Freeze Out Esophagus Cancer With New Therapy
Gastroenterologists are
using a new method to freeze
damaged cells in the
esophagus, preventing them
from turning cancerous. ... > full story
Noninvasive Device For GERD, Obesity Developed
A new, noninvasive
gastroplasty device to treat
two separate disorders --
gastroesophageal-reflux
disease (GERD) and morbid
obesity has recently been
... > full story
Why Persistent Acid Reflux Sometimes Turns Into Cancer: New Clues
New research underscores the
importance of preventing
recurring acid reflux while
also uncovering tantalizing
clues on how typical acid
reflux can turn potentially
... > full story
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New Study Finds Summer Is Peak Season For Diagnosis Of Esophagus Disorder
October 6, 2008 — Two new studies examine eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition that can mimic symptoms of GERD, in a small proportion of people. The first study finds that the diagnosis of EoE, previously termed ... > full story -
Reflux A Possible Factor In Recurrent Pediatric Croup
September 21, 2008 — Children who suffer from several occurrences of croup should be evaluated for reflux disorders, says new ... > full story -
Obesity Raises Risks Of Serious Digestive Health Concerns: Incidence Of GERD, Colorectal Cancer Increase With Body Mass
August 20, 2008 — The prevalence of obesity and overweight in the United States coupled by the increased risk of gastrointestinal diseases related to obesity raises serious implications for the health of Americans. ... > full story -
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Risk Of Bone Fractures, Study Finds
August 12, 2008 — Patients who use proton pump inhibitors for seven or more years to treat reflux, peptic ulcers and other conditions are at greater risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, according to this large ... > full story -
Pre-cancerous Condition Linked To Chronic Acid Reflux Faces Several Hurdles
August 11, 2008 — UK researchers address challenges in treating Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition found in some sufferers of chronic acid reflux disease, and call for better disease models and diagnostic ... > full story -
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Researchers Find Differences In Swallowing Mechanism Of Rett Syndrome Patients
August 6, 2008 — Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have found that the reflux and swallowing problems that are common symptoms in patients with Rett syndrome and other neurological ... > full story -
How Gastric Reflux May Trigger Asthma
July 23, 2008 — Researchers appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer from GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux ... > full story -
New Test Could Aid Children Suffering From Reflux Disease
June 16, 2008 — A nuclear medicine imaging test was used to confirm that children with respiratory problems may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to researchers. The technique, ... > full story -
The Protein Hip1r Soothes The Stomach
June 5, 2008 — New data, generated in mice have defined a new role for the protein Hip1r in ensuring that cells in the lining of the stomach that are known as parietal cells function normally. One of the main ... > full story -
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Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux Confirmed
May 21, 2008 — Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms ... > full story
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