Acid Reflux News Nov 24 2009

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Reflux Esophagitis Due To Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn

Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found in an animal study. Rather, gastroesophageal reflux spurs the esophageal cells to release chemicals called cytokines, which attract inflammatory cells to the esophagus.

Medical News Today:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171581.php

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Acute acid burn may not cause Reflux esophagitis it could be due to immune reaction

Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, researchers have found in an animal study.

Science Daily:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119111335.htm

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'Heartburn' damage or GERD not acid burn

DALLAS, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Reflux damage to the esophagus may be an immune response, not acid burn, U.S. researchers say.

UPI:

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/11/20/Heartburn-damage-or-GERD-not-acid-burn/UPI-71641258749077/

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Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn

Newswise:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/558821/?sc=rsmn

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