March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Apr. 17—ALBANY — More than 20 million Americans suffer with daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, who undergo laparoscopic anti-reflux operations compared with traditional "open" operations suffer fewer postoperative complications, ...

Antireflux surgery and omeprazole are both effective treatments for the long-term care of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

WASHINGTON – Duke University Medical Center researchers have found that a surgical procedure used to treat chronic heartburn appears to not only improve the functioning of transplanted lungs, but also ...

Obese people who are considering weight-loss surgery should choose their procedure carefully if they hope to be free of chronic heartburn, a new study suggests. The study of nearly 39,000 patients ...

For millions across the country, heartburn isn’t just an inconvenience, it can alter the way they live. Many rely on medication to give them temporary relief, but a new procedure from Trident Health ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

Acid reflux and gallstones are one of the most commonly confused health issues. Dr Saurabh Sethi explains how to tell the ...