Relief Starts with Awareness' campaign aims to shed light on GERD symptoms, treatments
To honor GERD Awareness Week on Nov. 24 to 30, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders launched a campaign theme, “Relief Starts with Awareness,” to boost understanding of symptoms and treatments for the disease.
Why You're Waking Up With Heartburn (and How to Prevent It)
Heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest, neck, or throat and a bitter taste in the mouth.
Obesity linked to higher risk for Barrett’s esophagus progression to dysplasia, cancer
Among patients with Barrett’s esophagus, every 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with up to a 6% relative increase in the risk for malignant progression, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
AI may help predict risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer
Precancerous changes in the cells of the esophagus, a condition called Barrett's esophagus, is a risk factor for esophageal cancer.
High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers.
Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Drugs May Be Linked To a Higher Risk of Dementia
Millions of Americans every year use a class of acid reflux medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI) to treat symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and other related conditions. However, a new study suggests there may be a link between these medications and cognitive disorders like dementia.
Researchers compare tumor characteristics, survival outcome of different bile duct cancers
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) or bile duct cancer, is a rare, aggressive liver cancer with a poor prognosis, which occurs mostly in people older than age 50. It is often diagnosed when it is advanced, making successful treatment difficult to achieve.
Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease
For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective and objective indicators of outcomes are better with ARMS than ARMA, according to a study published online June 21 in Digestive Endoscopy.
Infant Reflux: Symptoms and Best Formula for Reflux
Infant reflux, or the backflow of food from the stomach to the esophagus (feeding tube), is a perfectly normal situation that can affect formula-fed and breast-fed babies.
Reflux in Preemies
Reflux is common in preemies but is not always obvious. While reflux is often synonymous with spit-up, sometimes preemie reflux only comes part way up the esophagus. This can cause the baby to cough or gag during or after feedings.
