Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having gastroesophageal reflux disease while hospitalized for COPD decreased several adverse outcome odds.

After pH testing of either type, abnormal acid exposure time (AET) when the pH in the lower esophagus is greater than 6% ...

This retrospective study shows that among nearly 160,000 patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), those who also had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had lower rates of morbidity and mortality ...

(HealthDay News) — Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have increased odds of new alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in the Journal of ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rapidly progressive, fatal disease of unknown cause. Although there is no known cure, there have been indications that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...

Heartburn is common, but persistent chest discomfort or difficulty swallowing could signal serious issues. Gastroesophageal ...

Credit: Getty Images Individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease have a higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders, which calls for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Research in the past ...

All chronically symptomatic GERD patients should undergo one screening endoscopy, given the downside of missing the diagnosis. If no Barrett’s is found, patients need be rescreened only if symptoms ...

EndoGastric Solutions (R) today released the GERDHelpTM mobile application that will virtually guide gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sufferers through an individualized treatment pathway ...

Elderly patients have a high tolerance for gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe illness, says Andy Kistler, M.D., PharmD. GERD is more common with age, ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for ...

Left untreated, GERD can develop into a pre-cancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus, which is a precursor for esophageal cancer. The first treatment recommendation for patients with GERD is to ...