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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
