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  1. Nearly 40 percent of GERD patients taking PPIs experience recurring symptomsRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Nerve News

    Despite daily use of doctor-recommended proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, nearly 40 percent of patients who take them continue to experience breakthrough, which is a return of GERD symptoms, ...

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    Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Medicine, Health

  2. Treatment for GERD- 8 Free Tips to Naturally Treat Acid Reflux and HeartburnRead the original story

    Sunday May 11 | Buzzle.com

    Is there an effective natural treatment for GERD? Yes and here are 8 free tips to naturally treat acid reflux and never have heartbun again! You are not alone and you are not the only one searching for a ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Heartburn, Health

  3. Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease: the REAL Solution

    Sunday May 11 | Buzzle.com

    Ex GERD combatant and qualified nutritionist explains why gastro esophageal reflux disease can be such a threat for your health.

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    Related Topix: Pancreatic Cancer, Health, Life, Food, Nutrition

  4. Health Q&A on GERD

    Saturday May 10 | WisInfo

    Today's expert is Dr. Timothy Edison, gastroenterologist for Affinity Health System. Q: My dad suffers from GERD. What foods should he avoid when he dines out? A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects about 5 to 7 percent of the ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Heartburn

  5. Dietary Changes and GERD: The Latest Research

    Thursday May 8 | About.com

    ... , you know how unpleasant the symptoms, especially heartburn, can be. One of the first things doctors tell people with GERD to do is to change their diet to reduce the occurrence of heartburn. This advice often means eliminating the following foods: ...

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    Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Medicine, Health

  6. Dietary Changes and GERD / Acid Reflux: The Latest ResearchRead the original story

    Thursday May 8 | PRWeb

    In this recent Health Alert, Johns Hopkins reviews the latest research from The Archives of Internal Medicine on diet and GERD, which suggests that contrary to common advice, dietary changes alone will not ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Heartburn

  7. Acid Reflux Explained

    Thursday Apr 24 | Tips and Answers

    ... acid reflux remains untreated for too long a time, you could end up with it for a lifetime. Acid reflux is also called GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux. Heartburn, also referred to as acid indigestion, is a very common symptom of reflux. The usual ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  8. Acid Reflux Symptoms Treatment - Naturally Treat Heartburn with No Drugs

    Apr 7, 2008 | Buzzle.com

    ... changes. And you might not ever have to take an antacid again! Acid Reflux Symptoms Obviously, you know the symptoms of GERD also called acid reflux. Heartburn is the primary symptom of this common disease that affects one in three adults. It is ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Heartburn

  9. Identifying the Symptoms and Fighting Back Against GERD, Part Two

    Apr 6, 2008 | Buzzle.com

    ... millions each year. Second in a two-part series Part One of this series defined Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and described its often-painful effects on the body. Part Two deals with treating and managing symptoms and also how parents can ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  10. FDA OKs Prilosec for Kids as Young as 1Read the original story

    Mar 21, 2008 | WebMD Health News Center

    ... Prilosec delayed-release oral suspension (liquid) for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) and the healing of erosive esophagitis (erosions in the lining of the esophagus) in children aged 1-2. Prilosec, made by ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Medicine, Biotech, AstraZeneca Group, Healthcare Industry

  11. New Advice On Treating GERD: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Reports On The Latest Research

    Mar 28, 2008 | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Acid Reflux/GERD Article Date: 28 Mar 2008 - 2:00 PDT newsletters Johns Hopkins Health Alerts has just published a review of the new GERD guidelines, for safe, effective treatment of your acid ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Esophageal Cancer

  12. New Advice On Treating GERD: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Reports On The Latest ResearchRead the original story

    Mar 28, 2008 | MediLexicon

    Johns Hopkins Health Alerts has just published a review of the new GERD guidelines, for safe, effective treatment of your acid reflux.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Esophageal Cancer

  13. Orexo announces results confirming the clinical profile of OX17 in reflux disease

    Mar 27, 2008 | Business Wire

    Regulatory News: New clinical data from a phase II study confirms the competitive profile of Orexo ' s product OX17 in GERD patients, i.e. fast, effective and sustained inhibition of gastric acid production, a ...

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  14. FDA OKs Prilosec for Kids as Young as 1Read the original story

    Mar 20, 2008 | WebMD Health News

    ... Prilosec delayed-release oral suspension (liquid) for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) and the healing of erosive esophagitis (erosions in the lining of the esophagus) in children aged 1-2. Prilosec, made by ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Medicine, Health

  15. Identifying the Symptoms and Fighting Back Against GERD

    Mar 10, 2008 | American Chronicle

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, known in shortened form as GERD and sometimes as acid reflux, is a condition in which the esophagus opens or fails to close, allowing stomach acids and contents to rise into the ...

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    Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Medicine, Health, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn, Opinion

  16. Natural Medicine: Fighting heartburn, naturally

    Mar 9, 2008 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    ... to 35 percent of Americans who suffer from frequent, severe heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition can have serious consequences if left untreated, including an increased risk for esophageal cancer. ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  17. Surgery may provide long-term acid reflux relief

    Mar 6, 2008 | Reuters

    In many patients who suffer with severe heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- antireflux surgery can provide long-term improvement and resolution of symptoms, US researchers ...

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    Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Health

  18. LARS Surgery May Not Be Successful in Treating GERD in Older Adults

    Mar 6, 2008 | Associated Content

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, is a leading cause of health concern for many adults in the United States.

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    Related Topix: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Medicine, Health

  19. FDA grants priority review for ACIPHEX (rabeprazole sodium) sNDA for treatment of GERD in adolescentsRead the original story

    Mar 3, 2008 | News-Medical.Net

    ... New Drug Application (sNDA) for the short-term (up to eight weeks) treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients ages 12-16. Further, FDA has indicated that the sNDA will receive priority review in accordance with the Best ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Food and Drug Administration, AcipHex, Rabeprazole (generic), Medication, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  20. FDA Grants Priority Review for ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole sodium) sNDA...

    Feb 29, 2008 | Earth Times

    ... New Drug Application (sNDA) for the short-term (up to eight weeks) treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients ages 12-16. Further, FDA has indicated that the sNDA will receive priority review in accordance with the Best ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Biotech, Healthcare Industry, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Food and Drug Administration, AcipHex, Rabeprazole (generic), Medication