Acid Reflux News Jan 5 2010

Some worry acid reflux being overdiagnosed in infants

Fussy babies are nothing new. What is new is that more of them are being diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD. And that has some critics worried.

CTV.ca:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091223/infant_gerd_091223/20100104?hub=Health&s_name=

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Medication Vs Surgery For Acid Reflux

For years, the two most prevalent strategies for treating chronic gastroesophogeal reflux disease.

redOrbit:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1803590/medication_vs_surgery_for_acid_reflux/index.html?source=r_health 

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GTA's first nurse-led clinic is helping Durham feel better

In the last year, Marion Harper has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, hypertension and acid reflux. What for most would be a barrage of bad news has been accepted with relief and gratefulness by the 41-year-old Oshawa woman.

Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/healthzone/newsfeatures/healthcaresystem/article/744988--gta-s-first-nurse-led-clinic-is-helping-durham-feel-better 

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Rower, 59, tries Atlantic crossing again

Three days after he launched his custom-made boat from the Canary Islands in December 2008 in a bid to become the oldest American to row across an ocean alone, retired deputy US marshal Leo Rosette was forced to quit because of excruciating stomach pain.

Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/01/05/rower_59_tries_atlantic_crossing_again 

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Jordan's Wish comes to CMH

Jordan Corvin has seen his share of hospitals. Jordan suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder affecting connective tissues that causes acid reflux and seizures.

Register-Star:

http://www.registerstar.com/articles/2010/01/02/news/doc4b3ec97694f9d256642364.txt

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