Long-Term Consequences of Untreated Acid Reflux
While occasional heartburn and indigestion are common, chronic acid reflux with daily symptoms, if left untreated, can lead to severe […]
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Podcast with Dr. Gillian: Could Surgery Cure Your Heartburn? When You Need More Than Medication
George Gillian, MD, and Ivan Harnden, MD, join Inova HealthChat host Jennifer Siciliano to discuss surgical treatments for GERD, commonly
Heartburn| Is it a heart related disease?
Heartburn: Is is a heart related disease? Health experts from US Preventive Services Task Force released a guideline indicating that
GERD| Study finds LINX should be first line of therapy
Torax Medical announced completion of a landmark study confirming the long-term results of the LINX® Reflux Management System in controlling
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Anti-reflux and Heartburn: MEDICARE SPENDS MORE ON NEXIUM THAN ANY OTHER DRUG
Anti-reflux and heartburn prescriptions Medicare spending on anti reflux and heartburn prescriptions is enormous. A recent Wall Street Journal article
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GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors: Are PPI’s Safe?
GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors have become one of the most heavily prescribed types of medications in
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Is GERD Causing Your Cough?
There are many reasons one may have a cough and GERD could be one of them. “Coughing is a protective