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Modern Treatments for GERD Effective at Achieving Long-Term Remission for Most Patients, Study Finds
May 17, 2011 — In an evaluation of contemporary antireflux therapies for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients who received treatment with either the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole or ... > full story -
Folic Acid for Everybody? Arguments in Favor of Food Fortification to Reduce Neural Tube Defects
April 28, 2011 — Neural tube defects in neonates are common in Germany compared with the rest of Europe. Extensive folic acid fortification of foods in Germany might prevent these in 85–100% of cases, ... > full story -
Treatment of Barrett's Esophagus May Lower Risk of Esophageal Cancer
April 4, 2011 — Barrett's esophagus is the leading cause of esophageal cancer and affects an estimated two million Americans. New guidelines support use of radiofrequency ablation to remove precancerous ... > full story -
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Watchful Waiting No Longer Recommended for Some High-Risk Barrett's Esophagus Patients
March 1, 2011 — Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new position ... > full story -
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Surgery Without Incisions for Heartburn
February 15, 2011 — Millions of Americans, or 10 percent of the population, suffer from daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosion. In a city like ... > full story -
Offspring of Female Rats Given Folic Acid Supplements Develop More Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
February 11, 2011 — The daughters of rats who took folic acid supplements before conception, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have breast cancer rates twice as high as other rats, according to a new ... > full story -
Folic Acid May Increase the Risk of Asthma, Study Suggests
February 10, 2011 — Recent Norwegian research suggests that there may be a connection between high levels of folic acid in pregnant mothers and the development of asthma in their children. However, the researchers ... > full story -
Greener Process for Key Ingredient for Everything from Paint to Diapers
February 9, 2011 — Scientists are reporting discovery of an environmentally friendly way to make a key industrial material -- used in products ranging from paints to diapers -- from a renewable raw material without ... > full story -
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Natural History of Heartburn
February 7, 2011 — A research team from Iceland studied the natural history and prevalence of heartburn at a 10-year interval, and the effect of heartburn on various symptoms and activities. The results showed that ... > full story -
Uric Acid May Increase Likelihood of Severe Osteoarthritis
January 18, 2011 — The amount of uric acid in one's joints may increase the likelihood of severe osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis worldwide, according to ... > full story
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