Throat Cancer Up More Than 400 Percent in White Men Aug 28, 2008
com - Report: Throat Cancer Among White Men Up More Than 400 Percent in 30 Years - Acid Reflux & GERD ... Also known as adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, risk factors for throat cancer include gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, and obesity ... Primary prevention such as modifications in diet and physical activity and control of GERD symptoms may be able to slow this trend, Brown said. (Fox News)
Throat Cancer Increasing among White Americans Aug 28, 2008
The major risk factors for esophageal adenocarcinoma, and the condition that precedes this cancer - Barrett's esophagus -- are gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD -- chronic heartburn) and obesity, especially abdominal obesity, Brown pointed out. "Increases in the prevalence of these risk factors may have contributed to the upward trend in incidence.". (MEDLINEplus)
Aciphex (Rabeprazole) Aug 27, 2008
Proton Pump Inhibitor Medication for GERD ... GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when stomach acid leaks out of the stomach and into the esophagus, resulting in heartburn and damage to the inner lining of the esophagus () ... Reducing stomach acid alleviates GERD symptoms and gives the esophagus time to heal. (Suite101.com)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux Aug 23, 2008
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say ... FRIDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Gastric banding, a surgical procedure designed to combat obesity, appears to boost the risk for developing or exacerbating symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ... The experts concluded that gastric bypass may help reduce GERD, but gastric banding does not -- a finding patients may want to consider when choosing one form of weight-loss surgery over another. (Health-Finder)
Spicy or Bland? 6 Acid Reflux Myths You Should Know Aug 22, 2008
6 Acid Reflux Myths You Should Know - Acid Reflux & GERD ... On the contrary, many patients report that apple cider vinegar actually soothes the burning symptoms of GERD, although there has been little evidence to back it up ... "You would think it wouldn t because it s very acidic on its own. But lots of people respond to it really well. I think it may have something to do with the fact that it helps with digestion and a lot of acid reflux symptoms stem from not digesting food well. 3. Myth:... (Fox News)
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteopor... Aug 20, 2008
Long term use of proton pump inhibitors to treat acid reflex and GERD () may increase the risk of osteoporosis and hip fractures, according to a Canadian study published in 2008 ... Proton pump inhibitors such as Aciphex can provide relief for , GERD, and ulcers ... Some people find PPIs to be the only GERD treatment that works for them. (Suite101.com)
Obesity raises risks of serious digestive health concerns Aug 20, 2008
Incidence of GERD, colorectal cancer increase with body mass ... Several scientific studies in the August issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology examine the association between obesity and the risk of colorectal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. ... Dr. Frank K. Friedenberg and colleagues from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia provide an extensive overview of scientific research on the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic associations between... (EurekAlert!)
5 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux Symptoms Naturally Aug 15, 2008
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Pain in Chest, Upper Abdomen an Ominous Sign Aug 7, 2008
But studies to date involving patients with this type of pain and normal upper endoscopy results have not excluded those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers, they add ... They excluded patients with reflux, heartburn or other symptoms of GERD or ulcers. (MEDLINEplus)
Researchers find differences in swallowing mechanism of Rett syndrome patients Aug 5, 2008
Rett syndrome affects one in every 10,000 to 20,000 live female births and is associated most closely with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and difficulty and /or pain swallowing (dysphagia). Most patients affected by the mutation have trouble eating, so they often are shorter and weigh less than other children their age. (EurekAlert!)
Four Things You Should Know About Acid Reflux Aug 2, 2008
But for the millions of Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, that saying is of little comfort. Commonly referred to as acid reflux, this annoying condition is usually accompanied by symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation, which can make for an irritating lifestyle. (Fox News)
ASGE issues guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient Jul 26, 2008
Endoscopy in the postoperative patient may be used to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions including: symptoms of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; marginal ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); gastric leaks and gastrogastric fistulas; stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the stomach or intestine); dumping syndrome (rapid emptying from the stomach into the small bowel); bezoars (food that forms into a hard mass); band erosion or slippage; bleeding and anemia; diarrhea and... (EurekAlert!)
People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma Jul 25, 2008
FRIDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- The first evidence linking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma has been discovered by Duke University Medical Center researchers. An association between the two conditions was first noted in the 1970s, and since then studies have shown that between 50 percent and 90 percent of asthma patients also experience GERD symptoms ... But the actual link between GERD and asthma hasn't been clear. (Health-Finder)
U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Fully Upholds Eisai's Favorable Ruling in Aciphex(R) Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Teva Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Jul 22, 2008
Aciphex(R) was discovered and developed by Eisai and is copromoted in the United States with PriCara(R), a Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. About Aciphex(R) (rabeprazole sodium) In adults, Aciphex(R) 20 mg is indicated for: treatment of daytime and nighttime heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD; short-term, up to 4 weeks, treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of duodenal ulcers; short-term, 4 to 8 weeks, treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief... (PR Newswire)
Halting Heartburn Jul 21, 2008
Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which is the third most prevalent disease in the U.S., affecting more than 19 million people ... Heartburn doesnt always indicate GERD, but heartburn more than once a week raises a red flag ... When GERD is diagnosed, it means there is mucosal damage caused by abnormal reflux in the esophagus, usually caused by changes in the barrier separating the esophagus from the stomach. (Newsmax)
Ulcer bacteria may protect from asthma: study Jul 15, 2008
"The disappearance of Helicobacter ... is consistent with the decline of both ulcer disease and stomach cancer. It is also consistent with the rise of asthma and esophageal diseases like GERD (gastric reflux disease) and adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the esophagus.". What needs to be studied, said Blaser, is whether Helicobacter infections directly affect a tendency to asthma. (Scientific American)
Iomai likely to sell to Intercell sooner than expected Jul 14, 2008
"It is very good to see the two companies coming together even faster than originally planned," said Gerd Zettlmeissl, chief executive officer of Intercell, in a statement. "We are very pleased that soon we can start to aggressively optimize the key product and technology synergies of this merger still this year. This timing goes alongside nicely with our expected approval dates for our JE-Vaccine coming up in the second half of 2008 in the U.S., E.U. and Australia.". (Washington Business Journal, DC)
9/11 Workers Refute City's Allegation of Discovery Abuse and Malingering Jul 4, 2008
NEW YORK, July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys representing more than ten thousand ground zero workers including Police, Firefighters and other rescue, recovery and debris clean-up personnel who became ill after working in the "toxic soup" at the World Trade Center site following the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers One and Two on 9/11 have informed the federal judge responsible for the litigation of those cases that the great majority of their clients are getting sicker as time goes by.... (PR Newswire)
Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Jul 2, 2008
Many carcinogens in cigarette smoke are known to cause DNA lesions called DNA adducts and many carcinogens are known to leave unique signatures on cancer-related genes in the form of specific mutations at specific locations, noted Dr. Ahmad Besaratinia and Dr. Gerd Pfeifer, of the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif. They noted that a technique called DNA-lesion footprinting, in conjunction with mutagenicity analysis, is currently used to find... (Health-Finder)
FDA Approves ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole sodium) 20 mg for Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents Jul 1, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Corporation of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Eisai Co., Ltd., announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ACIPHEX (rabeprazole sodium) 20 mg for the short-term (up to eight weeks) treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adolescents ages 12 and above. Included in the submission was a 12-week, multi-center, open-label, randomized, parallel-group study of 111 adolescent GERD... (PR Newswire)
Ground Zero Workers and Attorneys Decry Times Article Jun 27, 2008
6% had gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and 48. 9% had lower airway disease, all of which can be extremely debilitating. (PR Newswire)
Arsenic transporter to detox rice Jun 11, 2008
Gerd P Bienert , Michael Thorsen , Manuela D Schuessler , Henrik R Nilsson , Annemarie Wagner , Markus J Tamas and Thomas P Jahn. BMC Biology 2008, 6:26doi:10. (BioMed Central)
Photodynamic Therapy Breakthrough In Cancer Treatment May 26, 2008
But when heartburn is severe or occurs frequently over an extended period of time, it is called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Over time. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Al Dente: When physicians and dentists talk May 23, 2008
Not long ago, my physician told me that I have gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. That explains my persistent hoarseness, frequent sore throat, and occasional chest pain ... I told him that one of my patients has extensive tooth decay due to GERD. My physician was surprised. (Malden Observer, MA)
Potential Remedies To Obesity And Its Health Threats May 23, 2008
(May 23, 2008) A new, noninvasive gastroplasty device to treat two separate disorders -- gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity has recently been developed. Typically, operations for GERD or. (Science Daily)
Noninvasive Device For GERD, Obesity Developed May 23, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 23, 2008) A new, noninvasive gastroplasty device to treat two separate disorders gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity was reported today by its inventor, Charles J. Filipi, M.D., professor of surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine ... Typically, operations for GERD or obesity are performed using incisions, which requires hospitalization and have the potential for significant complications, he said ... To treat GERD a condition in which a patient... (Science Daily)
Good Long-Term Results Seen with Anti-Reflux Surgery May 22, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Five years after minimally invasive "keyhole" surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients report near-normal health-related quality of life and are satisfied with their decision to have the surgery, new research indicates. The results after repeat GERD surgery, however, are not as good, the researchers report in the Archives of Surgery ... GERD is a common disease in which fluid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, typically causing... (MEDLINEplus)
Intercell AG to Acquire Iomai Corporation to Expand Late Stage Product Pipeline and Strengthen Leadership in Vaccine Innovation May 13, 2008
Commenting on the transaction, Gerd Zettlmeissl, CEO of Intercell, said: "This transaction further expands our leadership in vaccine innovation, greatly enhances Intercell's Rnology base and further strengthens our late stage vaccine portfolio. Building on our proven experience in industrialization and in moving novel products to the market, Intercell is fully committed to becoming the leading pure play vaccine company globally. We look forward to welcoming Iomai's employees to Intercell and are... (PR Newswire)
Celebrity Medical Records Hacked: Are You at Risk? Apr 10, 2008
"Let s say AstraZeneca wants to know about heartburn or GERD. They want to know what you are taking, so they can sell you their drug.". Sanches said for a health care provider (including doctors), health care clearinghouse (including public and private third-party billers) or health insurance plan to obtain that kind of information, there must be a signed authorization. (Fox News)
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack Apr 5, 2008
One of the common clinical syndromes that cause these symptoms is gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). This pain is more epigastric, with radiation in the left upper chest and above the left shoulder blade, and can occur at rest or intermittently. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Chronic heartburn triggers cancer, other ills Apr 1, 2008
Heartburn sometimes is a temporary problem, but it also can signal gastrointestinal reflux disease, or GERD, where a loose valve allows stomach acid to regularly back up into the delicate esophagus. Millions have GERD, which is on the rise along with expanding waistlines. (MSNBC -- Health)
Reflux: A burning nighttime problem Apr 1, 2008
Kronenberg, a 29-year old program coordinator at a teen center in Dorchester, Massachusetts, started having problems with gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD, two years ago. She's not alone. (CNN -- Health)
Repeat GERD Surgery Generally Successful Mar 28, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the majority of patients, a second attempt at surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) yields good results, according to Dutch researchers ... GERD is a painful condition in which the sphincter muscle fails to close tight enough to keep stomach acid from splashing back into the throat, or esophagus, causing "heart burn" and damage to the mucosal lining of the esophagus, which can lead to inflammation and, in extreme cases, cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Vocal Cord Ills Seen in World Trade Center Workers Mar 25, 2008
The New York City investigators previously found gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was common in former World Trade Center workers with respiratory symptoms, and all 10 VCD patients in the current study had previously been diagnosed with GERD. ... Individuals who also have GERD should be treated "aggressively" for reflux, de la Hoz added, while any underlying psychological problems a person may have must also be addressed. (MEDLINEplus)
Surgery May Provide Long-Term Acid Reflux Relief Mar 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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 report. In GERD, stomach acid seeps into the esophagus causing burning and pain in the chest ... In the short-term, antireflux surgery has been shown to provide excellent control of GERD symptoms in 85 percent to 95 percent of patients. (MEDLINEplus)
Influenza Study Sheds Light on "Flu Season" Mar 3, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved esomeprazole magnesium, also known as Nexium for short treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children ages 1 to 11. Four studies reviewed by researchers at the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire-Durham concluded that children who were spanked as a form of discipline were more likely to. (eFluxMedia)
Nexium for Children Approved Mar 2, 2008
The FDA approved esomeprazole (Nexium) to help short term gastroesophagel reflux disease (GERD) in children between the ages of 1 and 11. The drug was approved in 2 forms: the delayed release capsule and a magnesium liquid, in 10 and 20 mg doses. (MedHeadlines)
FDA Grants Priority Review for ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole sodium) sNDA for Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents Mar 1, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Corporation of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Eisai Co., Ltd., announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted an ACIPHEX supplemental 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 Pharmaceuticals for... (PR Newswire)
GERD Linked to Obesity and BMI Feb 23, 2008
If obesity and a high BMI contribute to the symptoms of GERD, then weight loss is the cure. Heartburn, chest pain, an acid taste in your mouth and a persistent couch may be signs of GERD. Studies now show that it's no surprise that these symptoms are linked with obesity because BMI levels have a direct relation to the possibility of experiencing GERD. ... A recent study published in The American Journal of Gastrontology shows that GERD is closely related to having a high BMI. Being overweight... (Suite101.com)
Clever stuff Feb 6, 2008
"It all started with simple radio tags and asset tracking," said Gerd Kortuem, "but that really only gives you an identifier for an object.". Now, said Dr Kortuem, tiny Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tags are getting smarter and more communicative as bigger memory, basic processing power and wireless technologies are added to them. (BBC News -- Technology)
ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD Jan 26, 2008
Recent study on increase in GERD hospitalizations underscores the importance of seeking treatment for the condition ... January 25, 2008 A recent study from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that hospitalizations for disorders caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD rose 103 percent between 1998 and 2005 ... Also, hospitalizations for patients who had milder forms of GERD (in addition to the condition for which they were admitted), rose by 216 percent during the... (EurekAlert!)
Camera In A Pill To Check Your Insides Jan 25, 2008
28, 2005) A new camera-in-a-pill can help doctors diagnose and evaluate diseases of the esophagus including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus (a. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Business booming in Grosse Tete Jan 12, 2008
The clinic offers preventative care, which includes hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disease, elevated cholesterol, kidney disease, Asthma, Alzheimer's disease, Arthritis, GERD and more. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, First Choice and more. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
Merck in $700 million schizophrenia deal Jan 3, 2008
Development of ADX10059 in two other indications -- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and migraine -- was continuing as planned, Addex said. (Editing by Louise Ireland). (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ASGE offers guidelines on endoscopic treatment of dyspepsia Dec 22, 2007
These nonspecific symptoms can be indicative of an underlying diagnosis such as peptic ulcer disease, GERD, functional disorders (nonulcer dyspepsia), and malignancy. The appropriate role of endoscopy in the evaluation of dyspepsia is both a pragmatic concern for the gastroenterologist and an important determinant in healthcare costs. (EurekAlert!)
Reflux among babies often a misdiagnosis Dec 14, 2007
To be sure, there is a serious condition that afflicts some children - and adults - called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Those babies spit up, too, but they can appear to be in great pain ... The small study showed that most infants they saw for persistent regurgitation had not GERD but normal reflux, another term for plain spitting up ... "In our patients, acid-suppressing drugs were used frequently for reflux symptoms, although no objective diagnosis of GERD was established," the... (SunSpot.net)
Tips To Ease The Heartburn Of Pregnancy Dec 11, 2007
10, 2007) Heartburn symptoms are one of the most commonly reported complaints among pregnant women. Heartburn usually starts during the first trimester and tends to worsen during the second and third trimesters. (Science Daily)
Barenboim steals show at La Scala opening Dec 11, 2007
Ian Storey as Tristan and Waltraud Meier as Isolde at the opening last week of La Scala's season. (Marco Brescia/Teatro alla Scala). (International Herald Tribune)
FDA: Heartburn Drugs Don't Boost Heart Risk Dec 11, 2007
Prilosec and Nexium are members of a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors As prescription products, they are used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. The drugs work to decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach and help heal erosions in the lining of the esophagus known as erosive esophagitis. (Click2Houston, TX)
The truth about the Champions League? Sometimes it hurts Dec 5, 2007
Filippo Inzaghi of Milan, now 34 but still as sharp as a pin when the ball is in the goal mouth, scored midway through the second half, his 63rd European goal, which eclipsed the record set in the 1970s by the Bavarian Gerd M ... "A voice inside my head said, 'Gerd go this way, Gerd go that way,' so I went!" is how M. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Patients wonder, 'Could this be something serious?' Dec 5, 2007
Some described their pain as characteristic of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while others presented more ambiguous chest pain, poorly characterized. They all took part in standard, 15-to-20-minute acute visits. (EurekAlert!)
Age, burden, divorce and heavy tea consumption are significant risk factors for erosive esophagitis Nov 24, 2007
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder with a high incidence rate in adults of 10 - 38. The diagnosis and treatment of GERD are therefore important because the disease, in addition to the highly disturbing typical symptoms, has a series of known consequences ... The presence of GERD may affect patients' quality of life, decrease functional activity, and increase the risk of esophageal carcinoma. (EurekAlert!)
Church row evolves over fossil boy Nov 22, 2007
Podcast: How technology blurs the lines between home and office. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Keeping your words – healthy vocal cords key to strong voice Nov 21, 2007
If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), get treated for it. When excess acid in the stomach backs up into the esophagus and spills into the voice box, it's caustic and creates swelling and irritation around the vocal folds, Goldman says. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wyeth Receives FDA Approval of Protonix for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension Nov 16, 2007
A new alternative for patients with erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who cannot swallow tablets COLLEGEVILLE, Pa ... "The availability of Protonix For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension provides adult patients who cannot swallow tablets with an effective and convenient way to treat their erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)," says gastroenterologist Richard Lynn, MD, Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals ... Protonix is one of the leading... (PR Newswire)
Just Don't Call Him 'Mr. Merkel' Nov 9, 2007
But Sauer clearly has a soft spot for some events on his wife's schedule in particular, those that involve rubbing shoulders with the Bushes, according to Merkel biographer Gerd Langguth. His natural reserve notwithstanding, the scientist has made a point of greeting the U.S. First Couple during their earlier visits to Europe. (Time.com)
Somerset Hospital offers weight-loss surgery Nov 2, 2007
I had GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), tendon problems, degenerative discs and sleep apnea. I ve been trying to get weight-loss surgery for two years, but insurance denied it at first. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
New Incisionless Surgery for Heartburn Sufferers Oct 25, 2007
Surgeons at The Ohio Sate University Medical Center have performed the first incisionless operations in the United States to stop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn ... "The medical device offers a treatment for patients who suffer from an advanced degree of GERD and, until now, would have been candidates for (traditional) surgery," said Dr. Scott Melvin, director of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at OSU Medical Center, in a news release ... Throughout... (Fox News)
France Cleans Up In Green Push Oct 24, 2007
Greenpeace International director Gerd Liepold was unimpressed. "There's nothing groundbreaking in this," he said. (CBS News -- World)
Studies on Potentially Serious Manifestations of Acid Reflux Oct 20, 2007
Abnormal reflux of acid that would fit the diagnosis of GERD was seen in 57 percent of patients ... But, it is important for patients never to assume their chest pain is caused by GERD until they have been thoroughly evaluated by a physician to rule out heart disease. (MedIndia)
Obese Often Return to Full-Time Work After Surgery Oct 20, 2007
Conditions affected the most were gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as "GERD," sleep apnea, and diabetes. The investigators found that patients who had a greater than average reduction in the number of co-existing conditions were more likely to return to the workforce (12 of 14, 86 percent). (MEDLINEplus)
Reflux Can Precipitate Chest Pain, Cough Oct 19, 2007
THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Severe chest pain and chronic cough are little known, but potentially serious, symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), researchers say. Many people with these symptoms don't realize they have GERD, the researchers noted in two studies presented this week at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, in Philadelphia ... Abnormal reflux of acid into the esophagus that would fit the diagnosis of GERD was found in 57... (Health-Finder)
Cat Allergy Linked to Asthma Oct 1, 2007
Now doctors are researching whether treating the GERD will ease the asthma. New findings add credence to the controversial "Hygiene Hypothesis." The theory suggests that early exposure to environmental allergens boosts the immune system and reduces the risk for asthma. (WebMD)
Pfizer AIDS Drug Celsentri Given Final European Approval Sep 25, 2007
first in a new class of oral HIV medicines in more than a decade (Gay Wired)
Powell wins 100 at World Athletics Final Sep 23, 2007
World champion Gerd Kanter of Estonia again held off double Olympic champion Virgilius Alekna in the discus, throwing 218 feet, 4 inches. It was only the second defeat for the Lithuanian in more than two years. (Anchorage Daily News)
