The FDA has approved vonoprazan (Voquezna), a new daily treatment for heartburn associated with GERD in adults. andreswd/Getty Images Adults with a certain type of heartburn now have another option ...

Diagnosis of GERD is particularly challenging in adults who do not respond to PPI therapy and in children; careful assessment and phenotyping of patients presenting with reflux symptoms can reduce ...

heartburn This population-based study included 21,486 patients diagnosed with GERD and 21,486 matched comparison patients without GERD. Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may help decrease ...

Phathom Pharmaceuticals (PHAT) is a good biotech to keep an eye on in the coming months because it is gearing up to potentially receive an expanded FDA approval of its drug Voquenza as a daily ...

Is there a process physicians should adopt when assessing GERD treatment response? Are there specific criteria that indicate that the treatment is not effective? How long should the patient try the ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi recommends simple remedies for heartburn, acid reflux and digestive issues.