FDA Issues Warning on Acid Reflux Drugs
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Interesting Research Developments in Surgery for 2011
As the year comes to a close, I thought I would highlight some of the more interesting research studies that were conducted in the field of surgery for 2011: 1. Adenocarcinoma in Patients With Barrett’s Esophagus A study from Denmark showed that although patients with documented Barrett’s esophagus have an 11.3-fold increased risk of developing cancer of the esophagus, the annual risk of cancer development is actually lower than previously thought (0.12% vs. 0.5%). This raises a question on the current guidelines for surveillance in patients with Continue reading →
Just Heartburn, or is it more?
The occasional bout of heartburn is often treatable with over-the-counter medication and lifestyle modification. Heartburn, which is experienced on a more consistent basis and is less often relieved by over-the-counter medications may be the result of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD. Ask yourself the following questions, to see if your symptoms may actually be caused by GERD: Is your heartburn occurring more than twice a week? Has the pattern of your heartburn changed? Is it worse than it use to be? Do you wake up Continue reading →