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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - GERD Patient information
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit educational organization representing more than 4,800 surgeons worldwide. The Society is dedicated to saving and extending the lives of the patients it serves. What is and who gets GERD? What causes GERD? How do I know if I have GERD? Will having GERD cause me problems? When is further evaluation necessary? How is GERD treated? Is surgery necessary? What can I expect if surgery is recommended?
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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons - Guidelines For Surgical Treatment Of GERD
SAGES represents a worldwide community of surgeons that can bring minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging techniques to patients in every country. Here it gives information on definition, diagnosis, management, surgical treatment, indication for surgery, surgical techniques, laparoscopic treatment of GERD.
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Merck Manual - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Merck also publishes unbiased health information as a not-for-profit service. Here it gives information on etiology, signs, symptoms and complications, diagnosis, treatment and treatment of complications of GERD.
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GERD Information Resource Center, sponsored by AstraZeneca LP
Our goal of AstraZeneca U.S. Web site is to help you make informed decisions based on your unique needs as a patient or caregiver, in a complex health care system. Here you will find educational resources on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ("GERD") for the general public, health care providers, and researchers alike.
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MerckMedicus: Best Practice Medicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Clinical knowledge solutions from Thomson Micromedex help address many of the issues facing hospitals today. A comprehensive suite of alerts, answers, protocols, and interventions directly addresses clinicians' need for evidence-based information. hete it gives information on causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, urgent care, self care, other therapies, surgery, special circumstances, prognosis, follow-up of patients with GERD.
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International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders - About GERD
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders addresses the issues surrounding life with gastrointestinal (GI) functional and motility disorders and increases the awareness about these disorders among the general public, researchers, and the clinical care community. Here it gives information on characteristics and treatment (lifestyle modifications; prescription medications and surgery) of GERD.
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National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
The mission of to NDDIC is to increase knowledge and understanding about digestive diseases among people with these conditions and their families, health care professionals, and the general public. What are the symptoms of GERD? GERD in Children. What causes GERD? How is GERD treated? What if symptoms persist? What are the long-term complications of GERD?
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