Thursday, October 15, 2009

Breaking News: GI Doctors Develop Treatment Guidelines

Breaking News: GI Doctors Develop Treatment Guidelines
The professional organization of pediatric gastroenterologists, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) recently released new treatment guidelines for infants and children with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).  The first treatment guidelines were developed in 2001. Since then, new research has lead to changes in our understanding of GER and...

Six Reasons Not to Overlook Reflux in Your Child

Once felt to be a non-issue, childhood acid reflux is getting attention as a real problem. Here's why you shouldn't turn a blind eye to your child's symptoms:   1. Your child can't speak for herself. You as a parent are the front line in identifying the subtle signs of acid reflux in your child. And as your child's only advocate it is up to you to see to it that your child gets the care she deserves.  2.... Complete news...