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Updated Treatment Guidelines for Barrettâ€™s Esophagus Offer New ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Newswise (press release)Barrettâ€™s esophagus is more common in people who suffer from frequent, persistent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

GRD disease may lead to food pipe cancer  -  Mar 7, 2008
Hindu,Bangalore (PTI): Patients sufferring from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are at a high risk of food pipe cancer, an expert in the field has warned.

Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease Now A Common Problem On The Rise  -  Mar 10, 2008
India PRwire (Press Release),Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery has been gaining in popularity for the treatment of severe symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease" says Dr. Rajsekhar

Eisai's acid reflux drug gets US priority review  -  Mar 2, 2008
Reuters...inhibitors designed to suppress production of stomach acid that can burn and damage the esophagus, a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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

FDA Grants Priority Review for ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole sodium ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Earthtimes,...the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptom relief of damaging (erosive) acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Incisionless Surgery  -  Mar 11, 2008
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists,The mechanism, new in the United States , has been proven safe and effective in patients treated throughout Europe for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Seniors are still in need of shut-eye  -  Mar 23, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,These include arthritis, cancer, diabetes, enlarged prostate, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restless-leg syndrome

Living Well: My gut instinct tells me to nix Nexium  -  Mar 16, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerNexium was approved a few years ago for kids 12 and older who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The news makes me wince.

Taming the Flame  -  Mar 17, 2008
ADVANCE,6 Frequent heartburn (defined as heartburn that occurs 2 or more days a week) can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that

HEARTBURN: EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE -- LECTURE ON MARCH 21  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Desert Sun,Heartburn experienced persistently despite treatment and diet change, may develop into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux.

Surgery may provide long-term acid reflux relief  -  Mar 6, 2008
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many patients who suffer with severe heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- antireflux surgery

Medigus gets FDA nod  -  Mar 17, 2008
Globes,...which will allow it to commence a multi-center trial for its SRS endoscope for the diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

AGI Therapeutics says omeprazole drug could treat NAB, after ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Forbes,...which could specifically address nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB), a real unmet medical need for GERD [Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease] patients.

Addex Achieves First Milestone in Parkinson's Disease ...  -  Feb 26, 2008
FOXBusiness...recently demonstrated clinically and statistically significant efficacy in separate Phase IIa clinical trials in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

AstraZeneca's Heartburn Drug Nexium Gets Expanded FDA Approval For ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
RTT News,Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates into the esophagus, thereby damaging the lining of

Japan's Eisai Wins US FDA Priority Review for Aciphex Drug  -  Feb 29, 2008
BloombergThe FDA will review the use of Aciphex for short-term treatments of up to 8 weeks for gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients aged 12 to 16,

AstraZeneca: FDA OKs Nexium to treat short-term GERD in children ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
Forbes,...the use of Nexium in children ages one to 11 years old for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for up to 8 weeks.

Warts, moles, and skin tags: recognizing the differences  -  Mar 22, 2008
SouthCoastToday.com,DONOHUE: My doctor told me I have GERD â€” gastroesophageal reflux disease. I don't understand it. I take ranitidine for it. Will it be cured? What can I eat?

FDA approves AstraZeneca's Nexium for children ages 1-11 years  -  Feb 28, 2008
MarketWatchBy Veronica Dagher The Food and Drug Administration approved gastroesophageal reflux disease drug Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1 to 11 years.

Esomeprazole. esomeprazole - Cheap Prices.  -  Mar 1, 2008
Fatman GamesTreating heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Chan at the community, abstract! Suppression of all the medicine. RAJI REDDY rapolu IN patients with

Acid Reflux: DISCLOSURE of a Natural Remedy  -  Mar 8, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,...a one-way valve in the esophagus) weakens and loses stability; acid reflux also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) results.

XenoPort Announces Positive Results of a Phase 1 Clinical Trial of ...  -  Mar 16, 2008
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...reported positive results from a Phase 2a clinical trial of its second product candidate, XP19986, in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

FDA Approves NEXIUM(R) for the Treatment of Short-Term GERD in ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
Earthtimes,Approximately 60 million American adults experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms more than twice a week.(4) GERD is characterized by

FDA OKs Prilosec for Kids as Young as 1  -  Mar 21, 2008
WebMDThe FDA yesterday approved Prilosec delayed-release oral suspension (liquid) for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the

EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces Results of EsophyX(TM) Multi ...  -  Feb 26, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...repair without incisions (no skin or internal dissection) for front-line surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients.

FDA Doubles the Good News for AstraZeneca  -  Mar 6, 2008
FDA news (subscription),The FDA has approved AstraZenecaâ€™s blockbuster drug Nexium for children ages 1â€“11 for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Addex Pharmaceuticals 2007 Financial Results  -  Feb 25, 2008
ABN Newswire (press release),Phase IIa proof of concept studies in patients with migraine and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disorder commonly referred to as "heartburn".

GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children  -  Feb 28, 2008
Forbes,28 (HealthDay News) -- Nexium, a popular drug to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, has been approved for the same short-term use in

Sinusitis or Sinus Infection? Same Thing.  -  Mar 21, 2008
Kitsap Sun (Subscription),...dental work, a deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or polyp, gastroesophageal reflux disease, overuse of nasal decongestants and pregnancy.

IOL Chemicals to invest Rs 300 crore by next year  -  Mar 15, 2008
TopNews,Rabiprazole is used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

Momâ€™s Heartburn Meds Carry Asthma Risk?  -  Mar 18, 2008
WebMDHeartburn is typically a burning sensation of the esophagus, most commonly linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux.

Market Report -- In Play (AZN)  -  Feb 28, 2008
MSN MoneyFDA has approved the use of NEXIUM in children ages 1 to 11 years old for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease for up to 8 weeks.

FDA OKs Nexium for use in children  -  Feb 28, 2008
United Press InternationalThe FDA approved Nexium in two forms to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD: a delayed-release capsule and liquid form.

AGI reports progress in development of GERD drug  -  Mar 20, 2008
Pharmaceutical Business Review...which could specifically address nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB), a real unmet medical need for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)patients.

Become your own diagnositc detective: The real reasons for those ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
Daily Mail,It is often a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as acid reflux, and more serious conditions such as gastric ulcers, liver disease

Switch medications to ease allergies  -  Mar 10, 2008
Northern Daily News,For people who need the medication daily, such as those with gastroesophageal reflux disease, these programs offer substantial savings.

IOL Chemicals plans Rabiprazole facility  -  Mar 12, 2008
Economic Times,Rabiprazole is used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison

Tethered endoscope  -  Mar 17, 2008
WHOI,Itâ€™s caused by chronic exposure of the tissue to stomach acid from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The American Cancer Society estimates people with

A Case Study On The Very Costly Ramifications Of Overprescribing  -  Mar 14, 2008
Evening Bulletin,...and Protonix, used to stop the secretion of stomach acid and to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called heartburn) and ulcers.

QED International Associates Announces Changes to the HealthShares ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
FOXBusiness...gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis;

Natural Medicine: Fighting heartburn, naturally  -  Mar 9, 2008
Seattle Post Intelligencer...from joining the 25 percent to 35 percent of Americans who suffer from frequent, severe heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

20 percent of Indians suffer from bowel diseases  -  Mar 5, 2008
Thaindian.com,...a key research centre in the country, the Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a clinical condition arising from multi-factorial causes.

Kosan Restructures Workforce to Focus Resources on Lead Clinical ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Kosan's motilin agonist compound, KOS-2187, licensed to Pfizer, is in a Phase 1 trial in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

ASK DR. WEIL: Can you hear me now? Listen to this advice to beat ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
Lancaster Newspapers,Another common cause is gastroesophageal reflux disease, in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Sometimes acid can get into the back of the

What to do if heartburn keeps you up at night  -  Mar 4, 2008
Gather.com,But for some people, heartburn (also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) is an everyday affairâ€”and one that may be worse when they lie down to

FDA Accepts Astra Zeneca's Nexium For Children Aged 1 to 11  -  Feb 29, 2008
AHN...been approved for short-term use by the Food and Drug Administration for children aged 1 to 11 who are suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease.

FDA approves Nexium for children aged 1-11  -  Feb 28, 2008
Pravda,The drug under the brand name â€œNexiumâ€? is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD). The FDA has approved the drug for the

HEALTH MATTERS: Is it heartburn or heart attack?  -  Mar 6, 2008
Onalaska Life,Frequent, consistent heartburn might indicate a more serious condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease. A heart attack occurs when an artery that

RPG Cables bags 25 mn dlr order from Afghanistan  -  Mar 12, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Rabiprazole is used for treating conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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