About Heartburn / GERDHeartburn / GERDGERD as a Societal Burden- June 20, 2008 People who suffer from GERD lose an average of 2.4 hours of work per week. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition that can have pronounced affects on a patient's health-related...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/20/gerd-as-a-societal-burden.htm Elsewhere in About Health: "How To Have A Truly Relaxing Staycation"- June 16, 2008 A staycation, a vacation you do at home, can be a wonderful alternative to a long, expensive, painstakingly-planned trip -- the time and money you can save are significant. However,...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/16/elsewhere-in-about-health-how-to-have-a-truly-rela... New test could aid children suffering from reflux disease- June 16, 2008 Nuclear medicine could improve diagnosis, treatment of reflux in children with respiratory problems A nuclear medicine imaging test was used to confirm that children with respiratory problems may be more likely...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/16/new-test-could-aid-children-suffering-from-reflux-... Potential new roles for NSAID medications- June 16, 2008 Recently, researchers have begun looking to NSAIDs as having a potential role in the prevention of colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer and pancreatitis. Three studies presented recently at Digestive Disease Week...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/16/potential-new-roles-for-nsaid-medications.htm Heartburn or Heart Attack- June 5, 2008 Although chest pain can be a symptom of acid reflux disease, it can also be a sign of heart disease. If you experience chest pain, see your health care professional...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/05/heartburn-or-heart-attack.htm Bland Diets and Heartburn Control- June 5, 2008 A bland diet isn't bad for heartburn sufferers. In fact, it may make them feel better. But the bland diet alone will not cure heartburn caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease,...http://heartburn.about.com/b/2008/06/05/heartburn-tip-bland-diets-and-heartburn-control.ht... |