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scb11
posted 11/12/2009, comments (0)

hiatal hernia and gerd

I am interested in learning more about surgical procedures for treating hiatal hernia and gerd.  I'd like to hear from those who have experience with these procedures.  Specifically, I am interested in Transoral Incisionless Fundaplication with EsophyX.  scb11
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Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author
posted 06/13/2009, comments (0)

Are PPI's Safe?

Recently, I have seen several TV news stories and newspaper articles about the safety of Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPI’s, a popular medication to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. You may be more familiar with the brand names of PPI’s such as Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec or Protonix.     New research was... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver
posted 06/02/2009, comments (0)

Pneumonia and PPI's

A recent article in the NY Times addressed the link between the use of PPI's and pneumonia.  The study, which was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, indicated that those on PPI medications had 30% greater the risk of developing hospital acquired pneumonias than the group not taking PPI's (1).  The study showed... Read moreChevron
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Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author
posted 05/15/2009, comments (0)

The Reflux Moms Top 10 Items to Bring to the Hospital

Is your infant or child scheduled for a test such as an endoscopy or a pH probe? It pays to follow the Boy Scout motto and “Be Prepared!” I have been to the hospital too many times for scheduled and unplanned visits with my refluxers and I have needed every one of the items on this list!     What I bring to the... Read moreChevron
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Jan Gambino

Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author
posted 11/14/2008, comments (0)

Live From the GI Conference: Increase in GERD Hospitalizations

The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) brings together pediatric gastroenterologists from around the country and the world. As I attend the conference this week, I will bring you the latest information on pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) of interest to parents of... Read moreChevron
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