Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus and may cause heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the more severe, long-lasting form in which reflux causes bothersome recurrent symptoms or complications over time.
New research and guidelines highlight the promise and perils of AI in medicine, from a Dartmouth study showing AI-drafted patient messages can introduce errors, to the Israel Medical Association's new position paper. Regulatory responses vary, with FDA guidance and state laws still evolving.
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Microdosing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy has emerged as a weight-loss trend, but health experts warn there is no scientific data supporting the practice and caution about potential safety risks.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
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Famotidine and Antacids for Treatment of Dyspepsia |
RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
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The Use of AI to Improve Quality of OGD |
UNKNOWN | |
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Efficacy of Gaviscon-Advance® in Suppressing Post-supper Acid-pocket and Night-time Acid-reflux in Obese Participants |
COMPLETED | PHASE2/PHASE3 |
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An Investigation of the EndoStim® Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Stimulation System for the Treatment of Reflux |
TERMINATED | NA |
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In Infants With Laryngomalacia, Does Acid-Blocking Medication Improve Respiratory Symptoms? |
WITHDRAWN | NA |
| NCT02226484 |
Can Quercetin Increase Claudin-4 and Improve Esophageal Barrier Function in GERD? |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT01710995 |
A Three-Period Study to Investigate the Relative Bioavailability and Pharmacodynamic Profiles of a Zegerid 20mg Capsule, Zegerid 20mg Powder for Oral Suspension and Losec 20mg Capsule in Healthy Adult Volunteers Under Fasting Conditions |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT01705275 |
A Study to Investigate the Effect of ONO-8539 on Acid-Induced Oesophageal Hypersensitivity in Healthy Volunteers |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
