Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Coverage of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana-based study: Bariatric surgery holds promise for young patients
A Louisiana-based study found that bariatric surgery for adolescents and young adults with severe obesity resulted in significant weight loss and health improvements. The research, conducted by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health, and the Metamor Institute, showed 29%-32% average weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes in 94% of patients, with low complication rates.
- I've suffered with acid reflux for years. Here's the one 10-minute trick that's really helped me - and why I believe that reflux could actually be a sign of another common condition: DR MAX PEMBERTON
The author, DR MAX PEMBERTON, has suffered from acid reflux for years and found a 10-minute trick that helped alleviate symptoms. The author believes acid reflux could be a sign of another common condition. This discovery has improved the author's quality of life.
- Why your chest pain and indigestion might not be acid reflux after all - and how simple lifestyle changes and a £2 pill could banish the symptoms for good
Chest pain and indigestion may not be caused by acid reflux, but simple lifestyle changes and a £2 pill could alleviate symptoms. Lifestyle modifications can help banish symptoms for good. This suggests alternative solutions to traditional acid reflux treatments.