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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

References

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New Medical Therapies:GERD. Available at: http://www.centerwatch.com/bookstore/nmt/GERD.pdf. Accessed June 1, 2005, June 1, 2006, April 11, 2007, and March 31, 2008.

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.

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