Gastroesophageal in Medical News

Frost & Sullivan European Gastroenterology Technology Implementation of the Year Award Bestowed on Crospon

... acceptable diagnostic platform targeting gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)," states Frost & ... region during surgery. The evaluation of the gastroesophageal junction by EndoFLIP(R), in tandem with direct ... determining the biomechanical properties of the gastroesophageal junction in GERD patients. "Nearly 6-7 ...

AstraZeneca Studies Show Relief of Nighttime Heartburn and Reduction in GERD-Related Sleep Disturbances

... AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN ) show that symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients treated with ... relief of nighttime heartburn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related sleep disturbances. ... The impact of nocturnal symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease on health-related quality of life. ...

A useful method to diagnose chest pain with foregut symptoms

... a result of esophageal motility disorders or gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD), which is known as ... motility disorders (29 patients with abnormal gastroesophageal reflux and eight patients with myocardial ... had diffuse spasm of the esophagus plus abnormal gastroesophageal reflux (two patients had concomitant myocardial ...

Revolutionary Procedure for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Now Possible in San Francisco Thanks to Dr. Paul Cirangle

... Millions of Americans who suffer every day from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can now be helped with the ... incisionless reconstructive surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is based on the principals of surgical repair of the gastroesophageal junction. EsophyX is now available from Paul ...

How to treat gastroesophageal adenocarcinom patients?

... gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas have a poor prognosis. However, ... that influence the receipt of treatment in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The study findings indicate ... gastric cardia, and stomach; differentiating gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma as two distinct entities (i.e., ...

FDA Approves NEXIUM(R) for the Treatment of Short-Term GERD in Children 1 to 11 Years Old

... 1 to 11 years old for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for up to 8 weeks,(1) ... Christoffel KK. Prevalence of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux during childhood: a pediatric practice- ... of Esomeprazole in Children with gastroesophageal Relfux Disease. Journal of Pediatric ...

ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD

... that hospitalizations for disorders caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD rose 103 percent between ... if symptoms suggestive of GERD are present. gastroesophageal reflux is a normal physiologic event, which ... and/or complications, then this is considered gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is estimated that GERD ...

GERD Not Limited to Grownups

... gastric condition which often plagues adults, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). "He kept on crying ... children, according to the Pediatric/Adolescent gastroesophageal Reflux Association. "GERD is a serious ... More information The Pediatric/Adolescent gastroesophageal Reflux Association explains more about pediatric ...

Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture

... Pepcid, Tagamet and Zantac. These drugs are typically used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). "The medicines may increase the risk of ... risks versus benefits." More information For more information on gastroesophageal reflux disease, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine . ...

Alpine Biomed Corporation to Integrate Bravo pH Monitoring With GastroTrac Software to Enhance Gastrodiagnostic Testing Capabilities

... clinical markets. The company produces diagnostic tools used for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, as ... 48-hour pH test commercially available for pH testing to assess gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Given Imaging's products use cutting-edge wireless ...

Alcohol types and socioeconomic status are associated with Barrett's esophagus risk

... diagnosis of BE (n=320) between 2002 and 2005 were matched to persons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; n=316) and to population controls (n=317). ... wine consumption may reduce the risk of these esophageal disorders. gastroesophageal reflux (GER) symptoms are common in Western societies with 10 to 20 ...

KAPIDEX(TM) (dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules Now Available for the Treatment of GERD

... for the treatment of heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), the healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) and the ... six months, and treating heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for four weeks. Important Safety Information ...

AGA releases evidence-based GERD guidelines

... Bethesda, MD (Oct. 21, 2008) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal ... and grades, view the AGA Medical Position Statement of the Management of gastroesophageal Reflux Disease . The guidelines were developed through interaction among ...

LegalView Warns Proton Pump Inhibitor Patients of Potential Bone Fracture Risk Associated with Drug

... the stomach as well as other stomach/intestinal issues including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, some forms of stomach infections and ... drugs treat an array of conditions including peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), prevention of stress gastritis, gastrinomas, ...

Obese people with asthma have nearly 5 times greater risk of hospitalization for asthma

... risk factors smoking, use of oral or inhaled corticosteroid medications, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and demographics that might explain the obesity-asthma ... oral corticosteroids Obese people with asthma had a higher incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disorder. "The take-home message of this study for clinicians ...

Nearly 40 percent of GERD patients taking PPIs experience recurring symptoms

... daily use of doctor-recommended proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, nearly 40 percent of patients who take ... to be made to their GERD treatment. About GERD GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is caused by frequent or regular back up of stomach ...

Diet and cancer prevention: New evidence for the protective effects of fruits and veggies

... esophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous condition that usually arises due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, report researchers at The Ohio State University. ... curative or eliminated the risk of cancer progression. In addition to gastroesophageal reflux disease, increasing body mass index or body fatness is strongly ...

Wyeth Receives FDA Approval of Protonix for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension

... A new alternative for patients with erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who cannot swallow tablets ... tablets with an effective and convenient way to treat their erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)," says gastroenterologist Richard Lynn, MD, Senior ...

NDO Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Plicator II(TM)

... Plicator II technology offers improved outcomes for harder-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients. "This clearance and the subsequent launch ... body's natural openings. The company's first product, the Plicator, treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a debilitating condition that affects 15M ....

The First Incisionless Transoral Fundoplication for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux is Performed in the U.S. at Ohio State University and Oregon Health & Science University Medical Centers

... Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF(TM)) surgery for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease has received FDA clearance. Patients have already been ... procedures for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other gastrointestinal disorders. EGS's mission ...

NDO Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Plicator II(TM)

... Plicator II technology offers improved outcomes for harder-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients. "This clearance and the subsequent launch ... body's natural openings. The company's first product, the Plicator, treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a debilitating condition that affects 15M ....

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good

... turned 18. Gastrointestinal diagnoses were classified into five groups: constipation; diarrhea; abdominal bloating, discomfort or irritability; gastroesophageal reflux or vomiting; and feeding issues or selectivity (people with autism often stick with the same food choices and have other "ritualistic ...

New Outpatient Treatment for Heartburn-Related Problem Stops Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts

... from heartburn more than twice a week, or who have trouble falling asleep because of it, have a gastroenterologist examine them. "You could have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which is treatable," he said. "If you ignore it, the constant backing up of stomach acid can burn the lining of ...

Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem

... world's population now uses PPIs. And more people are using the drugs long-term, although this should only occur when a person has severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or to prevent problems in people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin, which can be hard on the ...

Reglan Adverse Events More Than Doubled from 2006 to 2008

... to rise.” Reglan and metoclopramide were approved by the FDA only for short-term treatment of certain gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or diabetic gastroparesis. However, the manufacturers of these drugs derive substantial profit from their long-term use. The drugs ...

Central Florida is International Destination for Unique, State-of-the-Art Procedure to Treat Common Digestive Ailment

... PGSA ) physicians Dr. William Todd Overcash, M.D. and Dr. Akram Ismail, M.D. will perform an incisionless trans-oral surgery to correct the patient's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux. "The United States continues to be a leader in groundbreaking medical services and ...

Obesity predicts inadequate bowel prep at colonoscopy

... developed nations. Abnormal elevation of body mass index (BMI) is associated with several gastrointestinal diagnoses, including diverticular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, colon polyps and colon cancer. Since the majority of colon cancers arise from adenomatous (benign) colon polyps, proper screening ...

Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks

... we have to be careful and not use these drugs indiscriminately." Both doctors said that anyone taking the drugs for medical conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) need not be concerned. "These findings really just apply to patients who are hospitalized and who are on these medications in ...

Study examines reliability of clinical and pathological diagnoses of Barrett's esophagus

... the visual description. Barrett's esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus changes due to chronic inflammation, generally from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy, taken at upper endoscopy, demonstrating replacement of the normal cell lining with one ...

Chronic diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole?

... Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which powerfully suppresses gastric acid production and is widely prescribed for chronic use in gastroesophageal reflux disease. Lansoprazole uncommonly causes chronic watery diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication as a symptom of collagenous colitis. ...

Analysis of FDA Adverse Events Data Reveals at Least 106 Serious Conditions Reported Among Reglan Users

... metoclopramide. Reglan and metoclopramide were approved by the FDA only for short-term treatment of certain gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or diabetic gastroparesis. However, the manufacturers of these drugs derive substantial profit from their long-term use. The drugs ...

Acid Reducers May Not Help All With Asthma

... medications won't ease asthma symptoms if you don't have heartburn symptoms, too, a new study has found. Many people with asthma also have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. But some people have what's known as silent GERD, meaning they have no symptoms. Doctors have suspected that if people ...

NIH releases the first research plan to reduce the burden of digestive diseases

... vomiting or nausea. The diseases cost the United States $100 billion in direct medical costs every year. Prescription drugs for diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. For more information about digestive diseases, see ...

Northwest Hospital Surgeons Perform First EsophyX Procedure in Washington State

... staff completed the first EsophyX procedure in Washington State on Monday, March 16. EsophyX is a non-invasive, incisionless procedure used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The two surgeons, Peter Billing, MD, of Puget Sound Surgical Center and Nicole B. White, MD, of Northwest Hospital ...

Hawaii's Most Experienced and Only Fellowship-Trained Weight Loss Surgeon Now Coming to Hilo

... reduces the hiatal hernia and creates a valve between the stomach and esophagus restoring the natural, physiological anatomy to reduce and prevent gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn). With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD that are either unhappy with inadequate relief or disenchanted with daily drug ...

Is esomeprazole the best choice for reflux esophagitis patients?

... In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esomeprazole, has demonstrated pharmacological and clinical benefits beyond those seen with the other proton pump inhibitors( ...

Wine May Be Protective Against Esophageal Cancer

... clear why wine may lower the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Researchers suggest it may be because antioxidants in wine neutralize the damage done by gastroesophageal reflux disease. Or it may be because wine drinkers typically have food with their wine, thereby reducing the potentially damaging effects that ...

Drinking wine lowers risk of Barrett's esophagus, precursor to nation's fastest growing cancer

... reduces the risk of Barrett's Esophagus and esophageal cancer. One theory is that the wine's antioxidants neutralize the oxidative damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, a risk factor for Barrett's Esophagus. Another theory is that wine drinkers typically consume food with their wine as opposed to ...

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Drinking Wine May Lower Risk of Barrett's Esophagus, Precursor to Nation's Fastest Growing Cancer, Esophageal Cancer

... reduces the risk of Barrett's Esophagus and esophageal cancer. One theory is that the wine's antioxidants neutralize the oxidative damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, a risk factor for Barrett's Esophagus. Another theory is that wine drinkers typically consume food with their wine as opposed to ...

Traditional Nonsurgical GERD Treatments Not Impressive

... experts say FRIDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Two traditional nonsurgical methods for correcting the anatomical flaw responsible for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) produce only fair to middling results, a new study shows. Experts also noted that newer procedures have essentially taken ...