Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Kidney Health

Study: Acid Reflux Drug Increases Kidney Disease Risk

10/29/2015

Findings from a pair of new studies suggest that using proton pump inhibitors to treat heartburn and acid reflux may increase patients’ risk of chronic kidney disease.

10/29/2015

Research Summaries

GERD

Magnetic Device Alleviates GERD Symptoms

11/10/2020

In a recent study, researchers investigated the safety and effectiveness of a device for magnetic sphincter augmentation for the treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

11/10/2020

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

First Comprehensive Study on the Global, Regional Prevalence of GERD Is Published

06/04/2020

Authors of a new systematic review identified the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease worldwide and by country and region. Which region has the highest burden? Read on to learn more.

06/04/2020

GERD

Gastric Bypass Is Not Effective Against GERD in the Long Term for All Patients

06/05/2019

While gastric bypass has been considered an effective treatment for individuals with GERD and obesity, the authors of a new study determined the likelihood of remaining or recurring reflux symptoms after...

06/05/2019

GERD

Study Suggests Water Can Reduce GERD Risk Among Women

05/20/2019

The authors of a new study presented at DDW 2019 measured the coffee, tea, soda, and water intake of more than 50,000 women to determine the association between each beverage and the risk of developing...

05/20/2019

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Can Relieve Regurgitation in GERD

11/21/2018

Researchers of the CALIBER study compared the effectiveness of PPIs with laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation among more than 150 patients with GERD with moderate-to-severe regurgitation.

11/21/2018

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