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Participants needed for clinical trial on new GERD treatment

north alabamaResearchers from the North Alabama Research Center based in Athens, Ala., are looking for people to participate in clinical trials for a potential new medication to treat gastrointestinal disease, also known as . Persons age 18 to 70 who are still suffering from symptoms of despite treatment with prescription medications are welcome to participate in the clinical trial. Participants must live within 50 miles of the clinic. Those interested can sign up at the Clinical Connection Web site here.

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Sleep aids may hinder detection of nighttime GERD

person sleeping 150x150 Sleep aids may hinder detection of nighttime GERDPeople who suffer from insomnia may want to talk with their doctors about the possibility of having acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease () before starting sleep therapy. Research shows that the symptoms of nighttime , such as heartburn and acid regurgitation, may hinder sleep. If the symptoms are not recognized and patients are prescribed a sleep aide, there is a possibility their can worsen, causing complications of the esophagatis, including Barrett’s esophagus and cancer.

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