Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition defined by having persistent and frequent bouts of acid reflux. The condition is common and affects about 20% of Americans. Though these episodes ...

Food does more than nourish the body. It can be fun and fulfilling. Yet, if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), meals and the hours after them can be anything but enjoyable. "Knowing ...

GERD stands for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or “acid reflux” and is a common condition when the acid produced in the stomach leaks out and seeps back into the esophagus or food pipe. The ...

The FDA approved vonoprazan (Voquezna) as a daily treatment for heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. GERD is a condition in which acidic stomach ...

Q: What do you think of the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for relieving persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease? I’ve been on a double dose of proton pump inhibitors and ...

This retrospective study shows that among nearly 160,000 patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), those who also had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had lower rates of morbidity and mortality ...

heartburn This population-based study included 21,486 patients diagnosed with GERD and 21,486 matched comparison patients without GERD. Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may help decrease ...

Phathom Pharmaceuticals (PHAT) is a good biotech to keep an eye on in the coming months because it is gearing up to potentially receive an expanded FDA approval of its drug Voquenza as a daily ...

telemedicine Researchers examined the risks for pneumonia and exacerbation of COPD after PPI treatment for GERD. The risk for symptom exacerbation reduced after PPI treatment for patients with GERD ...

With the longest tenure in Saturday Night Live history and a comedy career spanning over three decades, Kenan Thompson has solidified his status as a household name. Now, he’s getting candid about a ...