GERD Tagged Articles
Chronic cough may be symptom of GERD
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
Ruling: patients may sue generic drug makers under state law
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
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
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
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
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
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
Woman suffers from movement disorder after getting flu shot
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.
