NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging, but with a well-designed treatment plan, you can effectively manage symptoms and improve quality of life. GERD is a chronic ...

The ASGE guidelines recommend upper endoscopy for GERD patients with alarm symptoms or risk factors for Barrett esophagus, and post-sleeve gastrectomy or peroral endoscopic myotomy. Meticulous ...

Everything you need to know about GERD, from diagnosis to treatment. If you experience that oh-so-fun burning sensation we know as heartburn at least once a month, you're not alone. Actually, you're ...

The diagnosis of GERD varies based on patient symptoms and may include upper endoscopy or reflux testing. Communication with PCPs helps improve patient care and provides opportunity for education. The ...

In nearly 500,000 adults who underwent an endoscopy in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, the incidence rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma was 11 per 100,000 person-years among those with non-erosive GERD, ...

Millions of Americans with uncomplicated heartburn continue to undergo unnecessary upper endoscopies. Motive Medical Intelligence — a healthcare analytics company focused on reducing low-value care — ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, but never paid much attention to it until the heartburn became annoying and almost permanent. My dentist had ...

Revolutionizing GERD diagnosis: how capsule sponge testing prioritizes high-risk patients while easing the strain on endoscopy services. Study: Clinical application of capsule sponge testing in ...

An endoscopy can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), but it’s also an important tool for monitoring how well medical therapy is working — especially when you switch treatment types. “Typically an ...

New national insights data from Motive Medical Intelligence show persistent overuse of unnecessary endoscopy for heartburn, with sharp geographic disparities. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ ...