Remedies and Habits That Ease Sore Throat from Acid Reflux
Acid reflux occurs when your stomach contents, mostly digestive juices, backflow into your esophagus or throat.
On-demand vonoprazan may replace daily therapy for nonerosive reflux disease
On-demand vonoprazan relieved heartburn within 3 hours in up to 70% of patients vs. placebo.
Why Do I Have Heartburn?
Heartburn is common, and adults may experience burning in their chest every so often.
How to Treat Acid Reflux in Infants
Infant reflux is usually mild and does not need treatment other than simple lifestyle changes to prevent spitting up and discomfort.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or ‘Silent Reflux,’ May Be Behind Your Hoarse Voice
Silent reflux is a form of acid reflux, but it’s not as well known as its sister illness, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Scientists build on artificial intelligence to create next-generation gastric acid treatment
Stomach acid is a crucial component of food digestion. However, when the balance of gastric mucosal secretion is disturbed, stomach acid can cause discomfort and, in severe cases, conditions such as gastric ulcers and reflux esophagitis.
World Trade Center firefighters using inhaled medication, steroids at risk for GERD
The odds for developing GERD or Barrett’s esophagus went up among firefighters using short-acting beta agonists or steroids.
What do you know about pancreatic cancer?
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Pancreatic cancer discovery opens the door for new clinical trial
Pancreatic cancer is tricky to manage because it spreads easily and early, and the tumors have a unique biological makeup. But, researchers made a breakthrough by learning about the genetic changes that occur during tumor migration—and also found a drug that can obstruct the process.
Endoscopic Monitoring May Not Be Needed for Nonerosive GERD
Patients with confirmed nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not at greater risk for esophageal cancer compared with the general population and are unlikely to need additional endoscopic monitoring for cancer, new research suggests.
