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TOPIC: Heartburn, GERD and Ulcers
How bad is your heartburn? Are you able to manage your symptoms? Could your heartburn be a sign of deeper trouble? On the next Health Link we'll examine heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and ulcers. Millions of people suffer from these disorders. Americans spend tons of money on over the counter remedies and prescriptions. And now there are new treatments. GUESTS: Gina Garrison, PharmD Dr. Garrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Albany College of Pharmacy. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Albany Medical College. James Puleo, Jr. MD. Dr. Puleo is a gastroenterologist with a private practice located in Albany. Paul Singh, MD. Dr. Singh is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Albany Medical College and Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgical and Education Training Center at Albany Medical Center. He is in practice at AMC General Surgery Group located in Albany. Web Resources
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is an
information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Their web site features a complete A-Z
list of Digestive Disorders, statistics, clinical trials and resources.
Go to their website for more info The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and research that 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. Go to their website for more info American College of Gastroenterology has patient information on common GI problems including GERD, ulcers, intestinal gas, abdominal pain, rectal complaints, inflammatory bowel disease, and others. Go to their website for more info The American Gastroenterological Association serves as an advocate for its members and their patients, supports gastroenterology practice and scientific needs, and promotes the discovery, dissemination and application of new knowledge, leading to the prevention, treatment and cure of digestive and liver diseases. Go to their website for more info |
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