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Saturday | Associated Content

The Most Common Digestive Disorders

The pain felt like being in labor during this third trip to the emergency room in two months.

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Related Topix: Gastroenterology, Medicine, Health

Thu Nov 05, 2009

GastroHep.com News

Long-term outcome of laparoscopic and conventional nissen fundoplication

The most recent issue of Annals of Surgery investigated the 10-year outcome of laparoscopic and conventional nissen fundoplication.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Gerd

PR-inside.com

Health Matters : What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ?

The disgestive juices secreted by the stomach and the intestinal tract irritate the lining of the esophagus.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Gastroesophageal Reflux

Medical News Today

FDA Approves New Salix Product Exclusively In Catalent's Zydis(R) Fast Dissolve Technology

Main Category: Acid Reflux / GERD Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 18:00 PST Catalent Pharma Solutions, one of the leading advanced drug delivery technology providers to the pharmaceutical industry, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted ...

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Biotech, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Marketing, Health

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Standard

Late, gulped down meals up cancer risk

People who have late suppers, overeat, and do so too fast are more vulnerable to a gastric disorder that could lead to cancer of the esophagus.

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Related Topix: Esophageal Cancer, Health

Sun Nov 01, 2009

9NEWS

Don't get burned with heartburn

To treat heartburn, an increasing number of people are turning to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs.

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Related Topix: Heartburn, Medicine, Health

Fri Oct 30, 2009

USA WEEKEND

Could surgery help your reflux?

Losing weight, raising the head of the bed, not eating late at night: All of these can help alleviate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Gerd

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Indianapolis Star

4 ways to stay healthy on a limited or restricted diet

Getting older can sometimes mean dealing with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease that can require a strict diet.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Drink, Milk

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Drugs.com

New Study Results Analyzed the Use of Kapidex (dexlansoprazole) for...

New data being presented at the American College of Gastroenterology 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego showed that treatment with KAPIDEX delayed release capsules over a four-week period resulted in a statistically significant greater percentage of nights without heartburn in subjects with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease , ...

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Related Topix: Gastroenterology, Medicine, Heartburn, Health

Mon Oct 26, 2009

MediLexicon

Positive Data From Two Investigator-Initiated Studies With Santarus' ZEGERID To Be Presented At ACG

Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time This open-label retrospective review of medical records from 50 patients who failed one or more delayed-release proton pump inhibitors evaluated the effectiveness of ZEGERID 40 mg in controlling symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

HealthDay

World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux

World Trade Center rescue workers can add another illness to the list of health problems that may have resulted from exposure to Ground Zero toxins and the ensuing mental anguish of the tragedy -- gastroesophageal reflux disease .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, New York

MediLexicon

Possible Weight-Gain From Long-Term Treatment With Proton Pump Inhibitor

Main Category: Acid Reflux / GERD Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 26 Oct 2009 Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common esophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Gastroenterology

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Physics Blog

Long-term treatment with proton pump inhibitor can increase weight

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common esophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting.

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Related Topix: Health

Wed Oct 21, 2009

News-journal.com

New esophagus treatment may prevent cancer

Longview Regional Medical Center officials have announced a new treatment for Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been performed in the hospital's physician surgery center.

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Related Topix: Longview, TX, Medicine, Health, Esophageal Cancer

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Times

Incisionless surgery helps acid reflux sufferers

Healthy Monday Every Monday The Times looks at topics affecting your health. If you have a topic or issue you would like to see covered in our weekly series, contact senior content editor Edie Rogers via e-mail . By Ashley Fielding afielding@gainesvilletimes.com Imagine having surgery without an incision.

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Health

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Canada.com

Study: Soft drinks, sleeping pills linked to heartburn

Heartburn keeping you awake at night? You may want to lay off the carbonated beverages or sleeping pills if this uncomfortable condition has you losing sleep.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Thu Oct 15, 2009

National Post

Battle against acid reflux begins with dietary changes

Avoiding foods that are greasy or spicy, quitting smoking and not eating before bedtime are the biggest lifestyle changes that someone suffering from acid reflux disease can make, says Dr.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Oct 14, 2009

Sierra Sun

Jim Porter: Wyeth's 'Gerd' disclaimer leads to lawsuit

The drug manufacturer Wyeth produces the name-brand drug Reglan used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, a condition I myself suffer.

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Related Topix: Reglan, Maxolon, Metoclopramide (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Opinion

PR-inside.com

Economical laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery in India: plan it with Goa travel Package

Medical Treatment in USA/Europe = Medical Treatment in India in the same cost. Medical tourism can be generally defined as provision of 'cost effective' personal health care in association with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical healthcare and other forms of dedicated treatment.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Heartburn, Health

Health

How to Soothe Heartburn During Pregnancy

Pregnant women are among the most common sufferers of chronic heartburn, a condition also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease .

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Related Topix: Heartburn, Medicine, Gerd

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