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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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: Authorities Concerned For Welfare Of Missing Clifton Woman, 87
SEEN HER? Concerned for the welfare of an 87-year-old Clifton woman who’d been missing for days, authorities turned to the public for help Saturday. Family members said they last saw Marguerit Lehmkuhl on Wednesday. Her 2006 Chrysler 300 was in her driveway early Thursday then was gone shortly after noon the same day, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said loved ones told police. Lehmkuhl was described as 5-foot-4-inches tall and about 120 pounds. Her license plate number: UWF69H “She has dementia and has several medications that she takes daily for other conditions,” Bracken said. …
Massapequa, NY
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Alert Issued For Missing Elmont Man
A 67-year-old vulnerable man has gone missing. Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad is investigating the whereabouts of the man they say has been missing since Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 a.m. in Elmont. The disappearance was reported to police the same day at 11:31 p.m. According to detectives, Victor Achuba, 67, suffers from a cognitive disorder and is in need of medication. He was last seen leaving his Elmont residence, said police. Achuba is described as being 5-foot-7, 180 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His clothing description and possible destination are unknown, accordi…
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Innovative Steam Treatment Solves Common Prostate Problem At Good Samaritan Hospital
When Michael Davis began to notice that "answering the call" was leading to more questions than relief, he knew something wasn't right with the important bodily function. “It’s like when your wife drives over the garden hose – it takes forever to water the garden,” joked the 68-year-old Nanuet resident. “I also had to get up more often during the night.” A condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate problem for men over 50, including Davis. His difficulty urinating was caused by two things that commonly happen as men age: the p…
