ScienceDaily: Heartburn News
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:05:01 EDT
Severe acid reflux: Stomach wraps effective in short to medium term
Stomach wrap operations may be more effective than acid suppression tablets in the treatment of severe acid reflux, according to a new review. The study shows a more pronounced improvement in symptoms shortly after surgery than with drug treatment.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT
Anti-hypertensive drugs to enhance esophageal contraction
A research team from Japan clarified the effects of three different types of anti-hypertensive drugs on the three different segments of esophageal body contractions using a recently developed high-resolution manometric system. Their study showed that among the anti-hypertensive drugs tested, atenolol enhanced esophageal motor activity, which was in contrast to nifedipine.
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
New hope for therapy in heartburn-related cancer
A new study shows that DBZ, a drug currently in clinical trials for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is able in rats to stop the growth of Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition which if unchecked can lead to esophageal (gullet) cancer. This may be a powerful new weapon in the fight against a common cancer which is hard to treat and usually fatal.
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:00 EST
Muscle cell infusion shown to strengthen sphincters in animals
A new study shows that muscle cells grown in the lab can restore an intestine's ability to squeeze shut properly. The work, performed in dogs and rats, might ultimately help treat patients with conditions such as gastric reflux and fecal incontinence.
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST
Surgeons offering new procedure for acid reflux, GERD
Surgeons are now offering patients an incisionless alternative to laparoscopic and traditional surgery for treatment of acid reflux or GERD.
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST
Reflux esophagitis due to immune reaction, not acute acid burn
Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, researchers have found in an animal study.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST
Unexpected Consequences Of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use In Reflux Disease
Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these effects and prescribe these medications carefully, according to a new commentary.
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST
New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders
In a six year study of World Trade Center workers, researchers probed the connection between the high frequencies of GERD and mental health disorders reported among exposed workers during the post 9/11 cleanup. And researchers from the United States Navy examining functional gastrointestinal disorders within the active military population and their connection to of infectious gastroenteritis found not only a significant association between IGE and FGD, but also that almost 30 percent of those effected received care for two years after their initial diagnosis.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT
Barrett's Esophagus Patients Have Same Survival Rates As General Population
New research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT
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