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Putting a Cap on Acid Reflux

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers show that a polysaccharide ‘raft’ can float on top of acid in the stomach to block its backflow into the esophagus. It reduces reflux symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a clinical trial the December issue … Continue reading →

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What Can Relieve Symptoms of Functional Dyspepsia?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Buspirone, an agonist of the serotonin receptor 5-HT1A, relaxes the proximal stomach to reduce symptoms of functional dyspepsia and increase gastric accommodation, according to trial results presented in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Functional dyspepsia is a … Continue reading →

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