A new multi-center registry will study Stretta therapy as a treatment option for patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease after sleeve gastrectomy. 1. The study will include 15 ...

GERD frequently occurs in patients with obesity and is characterized by acid reflux, leading to heartburn and retrosternal pain. Although traditional LSG results in substantial weight loss, it can ...

While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...

PITTSBURGH, July 1 – Morbidly obese people who undergo minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery to lose weight may also experience a reduction in their symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America, ...

Acid reflux at night causes acute discomfort, and can be kept at bay by following the right diet, keeping the head elevated and taking meds, shares Dr Sood.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a ubiquitous human pathogen that infects up to 50% of the world's population. Its involvement in the etiology of various gastrointestinal disorders, including ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disease that affects nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. It is a chronic condition in which the gastroesophageal valve (GEV) ...