GERD Tagged Articles

Chronic cough may be symptom of GERD

Posted: March 3, 2010 Pharmaceutical

Sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, often experience symptoms such as heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. But nearly half of all people with GERD have no symptoms except a chronic cough. Most people dismiss

Alzheimer’s drug may treat Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer

Posted: January 26, 2010 Pharmaceutical

A team of researchers renowned for their work in colon cancer believe they may have found a better treatment for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer based on findings from their colon cancer research, according to Science Daily.

Ruling: patients may sue generic drug makers under state law

Posted: January 11, 2010 Pharmaceutical

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found in favor with a lower court that patients may sue generic drug makers under state law for failing to provide adequate warnings about potential side effects with their drugs. The ruling

GERD a trendy diagnosis for fussy infants

Posted: January 6, 2010 Pharmaceutical

More and more doctors are diagnosing fussy infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, leaving some critics worrying that doctors are over-diagnosing the condition to soothe exasperated mothers.

New heartburn medication meets expectations in drug trial

Posted: November 26, 2009 Pharmaceutical

Swiss biotech group Addex Pharmaceuticals announced that its lead drug candidate met expectations in a mid-stage clinical trial in heartburn, setting the company up for a lucrative partnership with a bigger drug maker that would provide much-needed funds for the

FDA approves generic GERD treatment

Posted: November 25, 2009 Pharmaceutical

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic version of a drug for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, in adolescents and adults. Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ nizatidine oral solution was approved in the 15-mg-per-15-ml strength, and is a generic

New study may lead to different treatments for GERD

Posted: November 24, 2009 Pharmaceutical

Findings from a new study on the causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may lead to new way of treating the condition. According to a team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, GERD, which causes painful

Non-surgical procedure offers hope to patients with GERD

Posted: November 11, 2009 Pharmaceutical

Patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often have to give up their favorite foods because of bothersome symptoms, which can include chronic heartburn, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing and constant belching. Medications can help but they sometimes come with

New GERD, gastroparesis treatment uses fast-dissolve technology

Posted: November 4, 2009 Pharmaceutical

Salix Pharmaceuticals’ new gastrointestinal disorder treatment Metozolv (metoclopramide) OTC (orally disintegrating tablet ) utilizes Zydis, a fast-dissolve technology made by Catalent Pharam Solutions. Zydis is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage form that can be swallowed without water because it

Woman suffers from movement disorder after getting flu shot

Posted: October 28, 2009 Pharmaceutical

UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention that the young woman featured in this post may have been misdiagnosed. There is some controversy about whether she was suffering from dystonia, her illness was psychogenic, or it was a hoax.