Symptoms of GERD (GER) in Children
Friday November 28, 2003
Children, and even infants, can suffer from acid reflux disease. What are the symptoms of gastro reflux in children?
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (often referred to as Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)) may ... Read More
GERD Awareness Week November 23-29
Tuesday November 25, 2003
The week of Thanksgiving is usually a time for overeating and the heartburn that may come with it. It also marks the fifth annual GERD Awareness Week. Read more.
It Could Be Heartburn
Tuesday November 25, 2003
Nearly 50 million people suffer with nighttime heartburn at least once a week. That's a lot of people and a lot of heartburn. It also accounts for many hours of ... Read More
Prescription Meds, Over-the-counter & Alternative Remedies
Thursday November 20, 2003
Prescription Meds - Proton Pump Inhibitors
Over-The-Counter Remedies
Alternative Remedies
Clinical Trial for Gatekeeper Reflux Repair System
Tuesday November 18, 2003
Medtronic, Inc announced the start of the U.S. pivotal clinical trial for the Gatekeeper(TM) Reflux Repair System, the company's endoscopic therapy for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or ... Read More
Causes of Chronic Heartburn
Monday November 17, 2003
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Causes of Heartburn
Mechanisms of Acid Reflux
What causes GERD?
Recipes for GERD & Acid Reflux - Desserts
Friday November 14, 2003
Recipes for desserts that won't exacerbate acid reflux conditions.
Easy Berry Trifle
Yogurt and berry dessert that starts with angel food cake that won't aggravate your digestive system.
Baked Maple Custards
Maple syrup ... Read More
Recipes for GERD & Acid Reflux - Side Dishes
Friday November 14, 2003
Recipes for side dishes that won't exacerbate acid reflux conditions.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Love French fries but don't love the heartburn they cause? Try this twist on the original French fries.
Carrots ... Read More
Recipes for GERD & Acid Reflux - Main Dishes
Thursday November 13, 2003
Recipes for main dishes that won't exacerbate acid reflux conditions.
Maple-Glazed Chicken and Vegetables
Preparing chicken by oven roasting is a heartburn-free, great tasting alternative to fried chicken.
Pork Chops with Melon Salsa
Grilled ... Read More
Recipes for GERD & Acid Reflux - Breakfast
Thursday November 13, 2003
Recipes for breakfast items that won't exacerbate acid reflux conditions.
Honey-Apple Pancakes
Heartburn-free condiments: Honey, reduced-calorie syrup, or fresh fruit.
Banana Bread
This recipe is lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than ... Read More
The GERD Bond
Wednesday November 12, 2003
Do you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? Would you like to share with others your personal experiences with this condition? The GERD Bond is a collection of short ... Read More
Forum Post: Prilosec OTC Differences
Monday November 10, 2003
dawn9998 says:
"I am interested in anyones' input about their experiences with Prilosec OTC. I am a registered pharmacist....I received literature from Astra about the product before it came out and ... Read More
Heartburn and Pregnancy
Friday November 7, 2003
Many women will experience heartburn during their pregnancy. Even for women who have never experienced it before, heartburn may occur for the first time while they are pregnant. That burning ... Read More
Heartburn and Asthma
Thursday November 6, 2003
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of asthma patients also suffer from GERD. It has also been found that asthmatics are twice as likely to have GERD as non-asthmatics.
Does asthma ... Read More
Study Reveals Esomeprazole is More Effective Compared to Pantoprazole in Healing Reflux Esophagitis
Wednesday November 5, 2003
Acid control is closely related to the healing of esophagitis. A study shows esomeprazole 40mg (Nexium(R)) is the first PPI offering more effective acid control vs all other PPIs including ... Read More
Press Release: New Intravenous -I.V.- Formulation of Nexium-R
Tuesday November 4, 2003
AstraZeneca announced today new intravenous -I.V.- formulation of Nexium-R- provides faster and more effective acid control than Pantoprazole I.V.
AstraZeneca: New Intravenous -I.V.- Formulation of Nexium-R- Provides Faster and More Effective ... Read More
Press Release: Canada Approves Proton Pump Inhibitor, Pariet (Rabeprazole), for Treatment of H. Pylori Infection
Tuesday November 4, 2003
Health Canada has just approved a new indication for Pariet* (rabeprazole sodium) tablets, a fast-acting prescription medication that is in a class called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI).
Canada Approves Proton Pump ... Read More