A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure ...

Currently, the most likely potential mechanism for GERD-induced AF is local release of cytokines secondary to esophageal injury, which creates a proarrhythmogenic environment. Perhaps the most ...

GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a chronic disease where the contents of the stomach, particularly acid, reflux into the esophagus. The acid, through various mechanisms, ...

“Unlike stomach cells, cells in the esophagus do not have a mechanism to protect themselves from stomach acid,” Purow says. “When someone has chronic reflux over time, the body may try to ...

Obesity is associated with a range of disorders that might cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ... increasing with increasing BMI. The mechanisms by which obesity causes acid-related ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF.

Dr. Peter Forsell, inventor of RefluxStop™, CEO and founder of Implantica, says, "Approximately 15% of the adult population in Spain suffer from GERD ¹ with countless patients resigned to live with ...

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is a common condition that happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. It can be triggered by ...

Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the unique ...