Hybrid GERD Surgery Performed at NYU Langone Medical Center

October, 14 2011 Anthony Starpoli

On September 7th and October 13th, 2011, the first two combined laparoscopic and transoral antireflux procedures were performed at the New York...

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Much Greater Risk for Clostridium difficle with Reflux Therapy

October, 7 2011 Anthony Starpoli

In a retrospective study from Japan, the chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), often used in the treatment of GERD, was found to be...

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Doctor Radio-SIRIUSXM and NYU Features Dr. Starpoli and TIF

June, 21 2011 Anthony Starpoli

Today Dr. Starpoli will be hosted on the Doctor Radio show to discuss GERD and transoral incisionless fundoplication with EsophyX. This procedure...

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Antireflux Surgery and GERD Drug Therapy Achieve Similar Results

June, 4 2011 Anthony Starpoli

A report was published in the May 18 issue ofA report was published in the May 18 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association. In, what is...

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Long Term Use of PPI Drugs to Treat Heartburn May Deplete Magnesium

March, 29 2011 Rachel Jones

Over the last few years, new studies have been released that indicate that the long-term use of PPI drugs to treat GERD may be detrimental to some...

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Which wines are better choices if I have acid reflux or GERD?

February, 23 2011 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

If you have been diagnosed with GERD, you probably have many questions about your diet moving forward. Patients often wonder if they can still eat...

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Natural History of Heartburn in an Icelandic Population

February, 8 2011 Anthony Starpoli

Heartburn is a signature symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a cluster of symptoms and signs associated with regurgitation...

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Obesity Costs Approaching 300 Billion Annually

January, 17 2011 Anthony Starpoli

I came upon this article in healthday news, on January 11, 2011, that drives home the financial impact of obesity in our country and Canada. The...

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Does GERD increase with age?

January, 3 2011 Anthony Starpoli

As reported in MedWire (12/31, Albert) reported that after reviewing 16 studies, UK researchers concluded "that the prevalence of gastroesophageal...

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