News tagged with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Barrett's esophagus patients have same survival rates as general population
Oct 26, 2009 |
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New Mayo Clinic research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population. These findings ...
Long-term treatment with proton pump inhibitor can increase weight
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common esophageal disorder, and frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Accumulating evidence has confirmed the excellent efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitor ...
National trial to test new treatment for chronic, severe indigestion
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Could medicines used for depression also treat chronic, severe indigestion? Scientists at Mayo Clinic suspect they can and, backed by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), they are testing that premise in ...
No-scar surgery fixes misery of severe acid reflux
Sep 08, 2009 |
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John Spivey has no scar -- not even a tiny one -- to show that he had recent surgery to treat chronic acid reflux.
GERD negatively impacts sleep quality, results in considerable economic burden
Sep 01, 2009 |
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There has been much debate about the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep. Three new studies in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology explore GERD's effect on sleep quality and the health ...
GERD patient satisfaction hinges on medication type and physician bedside manner
Aug 02, 2009 |
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Patient satisfaction with their medications and the quality of interactions with their doctor reflect the success of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) therapy, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology an ...
Radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk
Jun 02, 2009 |
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Patients who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for a prolonged period have an increased risk of developing Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition where the tissue lining the esophagus becomes damaged by ...
Use of acid-suppressive medications associated with increased risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia
May 26, 2009 |
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Hospitalized patients who receive acid-suppressive medications such as a proton-pump inhibitor have a 30 percent increased odds of developing pneumonia while in the hospital, according to a study in the May ...
Study compares 2 nonsurgical treatments for reflux disease
Jan 19, 2009 |
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Two non-surgical, non-pharmacological treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) both appear effective in reducing medication use and improving voice and swallowing symptoms, according to a report in the January ...
