Pineapple and acid reflux: Does it help?
Pineapple is an acidic fruit. For some people, eating acidic foods worsens acid reflux. However, pineapple also contains an enzyme that some believe could help with digestion.
Everything You Need to Know About Acid Reflux and GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when contents of your stomach persistently move back up into your esophagus.
New single-cell study provides novel insights into gastric cancer
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides a deeper understanding of the evolution of the tumor microenvironment during gastric cancer progression. Highlights of the study, published today in Cancer Cell, include a link between multicellular communities and clinical outcomes as well as a potential new therapeutic target.
Sleeve gastrectomy plus hiatal hernia repair or fundoplication reduces GERD
For patients undergoing bariatric surgery with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hiatal hernia, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) with concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and SG with fundoplication (FP) are both effective for reflux resolution and weight outcomes
Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?
When heartburn occurs repeatedly over time and interferes with your routine, it's considered gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Barrett's esophagus modeled in a human organ chip
Acid reflux, the backwash of stomach acid into the swallowing tube, or esophagus, is something that many experience occasionally.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Associated With Increased Risk for Reflux Disorders
The risk for developing esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus may be higher after sleeve gastrectomy, according to a recent retrospective cohort study (Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023 Feb 15. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.008).
American Foregut Society white paper provides best practices for use of newer, less invasive GERD treatments
A new white paper by the American Foregut Society (AFS) summarizes the published outcome data for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication 2.0 (TIF 2.0) and Concomitant Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (cTIF) to date and outlines the best practice approaches and patient assessment, selection, and management using TIF 2.0 and cTIF.
GERD linked to nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease development
Patients with GERD experienced more incidences of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease than patients without GERD, according to study results published in CHEST.
What Is Acid Reflux? Symptoms, Causes And Treatments
If you ever feel a burning sensation in your throat, typically following a large or indulgent meal, you may be experiencing acid reflux, a common digestive condition in which stomach acid comes back through the esophagus and causes discomfort.
