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How Gastric Reflux May Trigger Asthma
July 21, 2008 — Researchers appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer from GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux ... > full story -
New Test Could Aid Children Suffering From Reflux Disease
June 16, 2008 — A nuclear medicine imaging test was used to confirm that children with respiratory problems may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to researchers. The technique, ... > full story -
The Protein Hip1r Soothes The Stomach
June 5, 2008 — New data, generated in mice have defined a new role for the protein Hip1r in ensuring that cells in the lining of the stomach that are known as parietal cells function normally. One of the main ... > full story -
Magnet-Controlled Camera In The Body
June 3, 2008 — Images from inside the body? It can be done with tiny cameras which the patient has to swallow. In the past there was no way of controlling the device as it passed through the body. Now it can be ... > full story -
Noninvasive Device For GERD, Obesity Developed
May 20, 2008 — A new, noninvasive gastroplasty device to treat two separate disorders -- gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity has recently been developed. Typically, operations for GERD or ... > full story -
Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux Confirmed
May 19, 2008 — Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms ... > full story -
Nearly 40 Percent Of GERD Patients Taking PPIs Experience Recurring Symptoms
May 15, 2008 — Despite daily use of doctor-recommended proton pump inhibitors to control gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, nearly 40 percent of patients who take them continue to experience breakthrough, ... > full story -
Folic Acid Supplementation Provided In Utero, But Not After Birth, May Protect Offspring From Colorectal Cancer
April 13, 2008 — Although folic acid fortification has proven to lower rates of neural tube defects and some childhood cancers, there is a growing body of evidence that too much folic acid may increase one's risk of ... > full story -
Gastric Acid May Help Protect Against Foodborne Diseases
February 21, 2008 — A new study suggests that low levels of gastric acid in the stomach can increase one's likelihood of getting a foodborne infection. The belief that gastric acid forms a barrier against bacterial ... > full story -
Gotta Have Heart: Crocodilians Bypass Their Lungs To Improve Digestion
February 4, 2008 — Crocodiles are among nature's most fearsome predators. When the opportunity arises, crocodilians will gorge, voluntarily consuming meals weighing 23% of their own body weight. This is analogous to a ... > full story
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