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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in T2D Tied to Increased Risk for GERD, GERD Complications

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – For patients with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with an increased risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...

GLP-1 Drugs Increase Risk Of Acid Reflux, GERD

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — Folks using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, a new study says. People with type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer f...

Increase in Chronic Digestive Disorders Seen During Pandemic

WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 – There was an increase in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) during the COVID-19 pandemic for those living in the United States, according to a study recently...

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 ...

Tinnitus Risk Increased for Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 – Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for tinnitus, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Scientific Reports. Noting that acid...

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...

Is It Heartburn or a Heart Condition? An Expert Explains

SUNDAY, Nov. 17, 2024 – You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse? Being able to tell the difference between...

Causal Relationship Seen Between GERD and Hypertension

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 – There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in ...

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...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Scientific Reports. Quan Yuan, ...

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Voquezna (vonoprazan) Tablets for the Relief of Heartburn Associated with Non-Erosive GERD in Adults

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for...

FDA Approves Voquezna (vonoprazan) for the Treatment of Erosive GERD and Relief of Heartburn Associated with Erosive GERD in Adults

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40 Mg Per Vial: Recall - Presence of Glass Particles

ISSUE: AuroMedics Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40 mg per vial, to the hospital level. The product was found to contain glass particles in the vial....

FDA Medwatch Alert: Over-the-Counter Antacid Products Containing Aspirin: FDA Drug Safety Communication - Serious Bleeding Risk

ISSUE: The FDA is warning consumers about the risk of serious bleeding when using nonprescription, also known as over-the-counter or OTC, aspirin-containing antacid products to treat heartburn, sour...

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