A minimally invasive therapy, the TIF 2.0 procedure reconstructs the gastroesophageal valve and restores its function as a reflux barrier. TIF 2.0 can also be combined consecutively with a surgical ...

ultimately helping to prevent long-term complications associated with GERD. The company is committed to advancing these procedures to provide patients with effective, evidence-based treatment ...

Background Medical management of GERD mainly uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon ...

Systems announced that the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy updated its guideline on the diagnosis and ...

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

Updated from the 2014 ASGE guideline, the revised guideline addresses the role endoscopic anti-reflux therapy plays in the management and treatment of GERD, including TIF 2.0 and cTIF procedures.

- The current evidence neither supports nor refutes the safety and efficacy (usefulness) of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of reflux in preterm infants. What is gastroesophageal ...

“When patients present to us, we screen for GERD when assessing for asthma,” Eapen said. “Treatment of GERD can improve symptoms of asthma and laryngitis/pharyngitis.” GERD can “mimic ...

Esophageal disorders such as esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are difficult to treat without properly understanding the tube-like organ’s mechanical properties and its ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats.

Over time, untreated GERD can lead to damage to the esophagus, such as inflammation, strictures, or Barrett’s oesophagus, a precancerous condition. Silent GERD can be particularly dangerous because ...