5 Signs You Need to Visit Your Gastroenterologist ASAP

December, 17 2019 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Your gastrointestinal system is extremely important to your overall health and well being. This can be accompanied by obesity, which is a risk factor...

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Incisionless Anti-reflux Therapy: a chance to stop your reflux drugs.

June, 5 2019 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a life-affecting condition that affects as many as 20% of the population. Given the prevalence of GERD, the...

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Concerns about PPI Therapy For GERD

July, 28 2018 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

Acid reflux, generally stated as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), affecting around one-third of the American population. This disorder arises...

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Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

June, 19 2013 Rachel Jones

HealthDay reports 78% increased risk of cancer in GERD patients, but simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

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Refluxology: The Study of GERD

July, 21 2012 Anthony Starpoli

So, you think you have acid reflux? What is acid reflux? Why is it called acid reflux?

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New Surgical Therapy for GERD: The LINX Magnetic Bracelet

April, 23 2012 Anthony Starpoli

A new laparoscopic therapy for reflux has been recently approved for the treat of reflux. The procedure requires laparoscopic surgery (small...

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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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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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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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