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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Clinical trial: Comparison of Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix in Hispanics with GERD

October 02, 2008
This test is to determine the safety and usefulness of three common acid-reflux drugs in men and women of Hispanic origin who have gastroesophageal reflux disease. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... Read more »

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

While many adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) turn to the Internet for information,... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...GERD?   The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is... Read more »

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...an endoscopy during pregnancy to simply evaluate acid reflux or heartburn. The primary... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...take Aciphex and other proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease are best taken... Read more »

Health Guide

Meet Jan Gambio, Acid Reflux Mom and former Associate Director of PAGER Association
...from caring for her two youngest children. This led to her involvement in the Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) five years ago. While she worked with the... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). NEXIUM was tested in adolescents ages 12 to 17 in a... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Prevention Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
......esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms after... Read more »
Conclusion"
...need follow-up, support, and education. For more information and resources about GERD, visit the Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia page from the National Library of Medicine... Read more »

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GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

Medications

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »

Related News

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008

This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics
September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Can Nexium help treat asthma?
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine if esomeprazole (Nexium) will improve asthma in adults with asthma symptoms and gastroesophageal reflux disease. This... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine the effectiveness of Protonix to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants ages 28 days to 11... Read summary »