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Everything You Need To Know About GERD Everything You Need To Know About GERD
Everything You Need To Know About Gerd Gastroesophageal reflux is the normal occurrence of gastric contents back-flowing into the esophagus. We all experience this phenomenon occasionally throughout the day. When this natural occurrence results in discomfort or other symptoms, we call it gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The most common symptoms are heartburn – a burning sensation in the chest or throat, and regurgitation – the sensation of stomach or food contents rising up into the chest and the back of the throat. Although these two symptoms are far and away most common, they are not the only symptoms related to GER…

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Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Esophageal And Reflux Center Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Esophageal And Reflux Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Esophageal And Reflux Center Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently launched its Esophageal and Reflux Center, specializing in the treatment of a range of esophageal conditions from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to esophageal cancer. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties to provide a dedicated Esophageal and Reflux Center with a multidisciplinary team comprised of board-certified gastroenterologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists and radiologists who work collaboratively to develop personalized care strateg…

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Rock Star Eddie Money, Longtime New Yorker, Dies After Cancer Diagnosis Rock Star Eddie Money, Longtime New Yorker, Dies After Cancer Diagnosis
Rock Star Eddie Money, Longtime New Yorker, Dies After Cancer Diagnosis Eddie Money, the Long Island Rock n’ Roll legend known for his hits in the 70s and 80s, has died. The death of the 70-year-old Money, who was raised in Plainedge, comes after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer last month. “What I don’t want to do is, I don’t want to keep the fact that I have cancer from everybody,” Money stated. “I want to be honest with everybody. I want people to know that cancer has come a long way and not everybody dies from cancer like they did in the ’50s and the ’60s. “Am I going to live a long time? Who knows? It’s in God’s hand…

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by Zak Failla