Healthcare Archives - Heartburn Center of California

John Muir Health Designated as a Mentor Site for Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by admin

Concord Medical Center to serve as first Foregut Mentor Site in California Media Contact: Ben DrewJohn Muir HealthTel: 925.947.5387 [email protected] CONCORD, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2019) – In recognition of John Muir Health’s long-standing commitment to innovation and advancement of patient care, the health system’s Concord Medical Center has been designated as a Foregut Mentor...

LINX now available without insurance at Heartburn Center of California

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by admin

Collaboration between the Heartburn Center of California, BASS Medical Group and Torax Inc. Walnut Creek, CA, September 11, 2018: The Heartburn Center of California is proud to announce that it has negotiated a flat rate for the LINX procedure treating eligible patients suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). LINX is a simple, FDA approved, minimally invasive solution alternative ...

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 by admin

Increasing public understanding and the risk factors of this dangerous disease Walnut Creek, CA, April 10, 2018: April is esophageal cancer awareness month, helping to draw attention to a particularly deadly and rapidly growing form of cancer. Esophageal cancer is cancer that forms in the esophagus, the approximate 10-inch long tube that passes food from the mouth to the stomach. There are 2 typ...

Group Pushes for FDA Warnings on Acid Reflux Medications

Posted on May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 by admin

By Denise Dador Tuesday, May 02, 2017 11:02PM LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A group in Southern California said many people suffering from acid reflux are unaware it can cause cancer, and those who do know may believe over-the-counter heartburn medications reduce their risk of developing cancer. But the Esophageal Cancer Action Network said the medications don't protect against cancer or Barr...

The importance of detecting Barrett’s esophagus early

Posted on February 28, 2017April 17, 2017 by admin

Barrett’s esophagus (BE), a term that just a few decades ago was relatively unknown or unheard of. Today, if you are one of the 20% in the United States suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn, then you may have heard of the term Barrett’s esophagus. What is it? Why is it important to understand it? How can you detect it and treat it? #mc_embed_signup{backgroun...

Cellvizio® Endorsed by the American Society of General Surgeons as Integral to the Care of Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett’s Esophagus

Posted on September 3, 2016April 17, 2017 by admin

PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mauna Kea Technologies (Euronext: MKEA, OTCQX: MKEAY) inventor of Cellvizio®, the multidisciplinary confocal laser endomicroscopy platform, today announced that the American Society of General Surgeons (ASGS) endorsed Cellvizio® as integral to the comprehensive assessment and therapeutic decisions for the treatment of Barrett...

A New Life without Pain

Posted on August 31, 2016April 17, 2017 by admin

For decades, I have suffered almost constantly from heartburn (technically called “acid reflux”). Often, I felt as though I was having a fire in my stomach or esophagus or even a heart attack. I slept with the upper half of my body at a 45-degree angle. Often, I would wake with burning pains and fail to drop back asleep. Life was really miserable. I went to see numerous GI doctors including t...

Popular Heartburn Pills Can Be Hard To Stop, And May Be Risky

Posted on May 5, 2016April 17, 2017 by admin

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Heartburn Center of California Recognizes National Nurses Week

Posted on May 6, 2016April 17, 2017 by admin

Honoring nurses everywhere for their indispensable partnership in patient care. Walnut Creek, CA, May 6, 2016: Heartburn Center of California recognizes the invaluable service of nurses across our nation during National Nurses Week. Beginning May 6 and ending May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the person considered to be the founder of modern nursing, nurses are honored for their patient ad...