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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online June 2 in Frontiers in ...

Recommendations Issued for Endoscopic Eradication Therapy in Barrett Esophagus

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published online in the June issue of Gastroenterology, updated evidence-based...

Novel Score Validated for Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – A novel high-resolution manometry (HRM) score can stratify the risk and severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online March 27 in...

Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms

FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 – Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this...

Scientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer

FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve...

Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer

FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 — Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the e...

One-Fourth of Esophageal Cancers Among Those With BE Missed in Year Before Diagnosis

FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – Nearly one-quarter of Barrett esophagus patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) had normal endoscopic screenings within the prior year, according to a study published...

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