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GERD May Be Linked to Ear Disorders, Including Tinnitus, Meniere Disease

MONDAY, Sept. 8, 2025 – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be associated with an increased risk for tinnitus, Meniere disease, vestibular dysfunction, and sensorineural hearing loss,...

Capsule Sponge + Biomarkers Can Stratify Risk in Barrett Esophagus

MONDAY, June 30, 2025 – In adult patients with nondysplastic Barrett esophagus at last endoscopy, a subsequent capsule-sponge test can assist in identifying those at highest risk of dysplasia or...

'Pill-On-A-String' Could Revolutionize Testing For Throat Cancer

MONDAY, June 30, 2025 — The thought of swallowing a pill on a thread isn’t the most pleasant notion, but it could be a vastly better alternative for people at increased risk of throat cancer, a new st...

Lower Rates of Symptom Rebound Seen After H. Pylori Eradication in GERD

THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those with Helicobacter pylori infection have significantly lower rates of symptom rebound and rebound severity...

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Aids Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication Efficacious for GERD

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease...

Certain Dietary Factors, Blood Lipids Can Affect GERD

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – An increase in total cereal intake and total cheese intake may reduce the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in...

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