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Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Kahrilas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kahrilas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).
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Michael Vaezi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaezi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Achalasia, Heartburn, and Endoscopy.
John Pandolfino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Pandolfino is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heartburn. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pandolfino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).
Summary: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the eGERD device, which is a novel device for treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The main questions this research aims to answer are: 1. Does the eGERD device reduce acidity in the esophagus? 2. Does the eGERD device reduce GERD symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation? 3. What medical problems do partici...
Summary: This decentralized, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-period crossover study will evaluate whether PepZinGI® (zinc-L-carnosine) reduces food-triggered heartburn compared with placebo. Participants (N=50) complete two 1-week treatment periods (PepZinGI® and placebo) separated by a 2-week washout, for a total of 29 days. Primary outcomes are heartburn severity and frequency measured ...

