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Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Groups: o Overall, hospitalizations for a main diagnosis of GERD or as a secondary problem... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...your doctor will need to come up with a differential diagnosis to rule things out. The only... Read more »
The Reflux Book Reviewed
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...your child's doctor might go about making the proper diagnosis. Treating Infant Reflux ... Read more »
Live from the GI Conference: GERD Caregivers
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...delay of three months or more before receiving a diagnosis of GERD. Almost 80 percent of... Read more »
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...symptoms of acid reflux in children and infants here)The diagnosis can usually be made by barium... Read more »
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Heartburn
...pain Prevention References DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol.... Read more »How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
A well-taken patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a... Read more »Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
...disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis of acid reflux disease can be extremely stressful. It can also be a relief to know... Read more »GERD Diagnosis
DiagnosisIf a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
DiagnosisPeptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
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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 »
Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »
New GERD drug does well in early tests
October 02, 2008In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read summary »
MRI Helps Diagnose Dementia
July 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). -- Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a framework for the diagnosis of three common neurodegenerative disorders --... Read summary »
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