Heartburn Center of California

Study shows higher prevalence of Barrett's esophagus after sleeve gastrectomy. https://www.healio.com//barretts-esophagus-prevalence-high #barrettsesophagus #sleevegastrectomy #research

Diagnostics and the LINX system are preformed by Dr. Tsai at the Heartburn Center. Call +1 (925) 809-4373 to make an appointment. https://centraljersey.com//health-matters-8-7-advancement/

Gum disease linked to higher risk for gastric, esophageal cancers https://www.healio.com//gum-disease-linked-to-higher-risk- #gumdisease #dental #health #esophagealcancer #cancer #research

What Should I Know about Barrett’s Esophagus and Risk for Esophageal Cancer? | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center https://www.mskcc.org//what-should-know-about-barrett-s-es #gerd #heartburn #cancer #barretsesophagus

Although more research is needed, study shows correlation between PPIs and higher risk of COVID-19. https://whtc.com//virus-tricks-the-body-into-att/1037518/ #covid19 #ppi #heartburn #health

Wishing you and yours a fun, safe and healthy 4th of July! #4thofjuly #america #independenceday #family #friends

#memorialday #rememberandhonor

For the tireless and selfless work that our nurses do providing the highest quality of care for our patients, thank you! #nursesweek #thankyou #nurses #heartburncenter #BASS #JohnMuirHealth

Three to five years after a diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus, obese patients have a higher risk for developing dysplasia compared with nonobese patients, researchers have found. http://ow.ly/44WG50zthcg #barrettsesophagus #dysplasia #obesity #health #esophagealcancer #cancer

People with a family history of esophageal cancer or colorectal cancer have an increased risk for developing Barrett’s esophagus, according to a new study that points to the need for screening in this population. http://ow.ly/PAi650ztgyz #barrettsesophagus #cancer #heartburn

Zantac ordered to be removed from market as FDA has determined that levels of a contaminant in the heartburn medications increase over time and when stored at higher-than-normal temperatures, pose a risk to public health. https://www.cnn.com//zantac-fda-remove-from-mar/index.html #zantac #cancer #GERD #heartburn

A systemic review suggests that people with COPD who also have GERD have a higher risk of experiencing acute exacerbations. Link to the study within news article http://ow.ly/yLbG50yLeL8 #COPD #GERD #health #research