Heartburn| Is it a heart related disease?
Heartburn: Is is a heart related disease? Health experts from US Preventive Services Task Force released a guideline indicating that […]
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Gland Functions The Adrenal Glands sit above our kidneys and are responsible for some very complicated processes in our
GERD| Study finds LINX should be first line of therapy
Torax Medical announced completion of a landmark study confirming the long-term results of the LINX® Reflux Management System in controlling
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Sports Hernia- some practical advice
Sports hernias have become a bit of an enigma for patients and doctors alike. Evaluating and treating patients at the
Anti-reflux and Heartburn: MEDICARE SPENDS MORE ON NEXIUM THAN ANY OTHER DRUG
Anti-reflux and heartburn prescriptions Medicare spending on anti reflux and heartburn prescriptions is enormous. A recent Wall Street Journal article
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GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors: Are PPI’s Safe?
GERD and Proton Pump Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors have become one of the most heavily prescribed types of medications in
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GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle
Robotic Surgery and Single Site Surgery
Dr. Gillian’s experience (first General Surgeon in the Region) and philosophy in Robotic applications Procedures Performed: Nissen FundoplicationToupet FundoplicationHeller MyotomyPyloroplastySingle
Is GERD Causing Your Cough?
There are many reasons one may have a cough and GERD could be one of them. “Coughing is a protective