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Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease And Heartburn Highlights
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn - Highlights
- Introduction
- Acid Reflux Causes
- Risk Factors
- More Acid Reflux (GERD) Symptoms
- Complications
- Barrett's Esophagus
Highlights
New Research
- Obesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients has been underreported. A second study reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus (esophageal adenocarcinoma).
- Surgery and Children. A recent study published in an American Gastroenterological Association journal reported that more than 60...
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Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception
...diaphragm dislodges)Basics of Emergency ContraceptionEmergency contraception, also called the morning after pill, uses the hormones found in birth control pills to prevent either fertilization or... Read more »Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception
...brands of each form are available. Although both are equally effective with typical use, the combined pill is more effective with perfect use, and most women choose this form.Some women, however,... Read more »GERD Diagnosis
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...controlling menorrhagia. In a comparison of OCs versus surgery, 58% of women who used birth control pills opted for surgery after 2 years.SurgeryDestruction of the endometrial lining (endometrial... Read more »Insomnia: Highlights
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