Peter Belafsky

OZEMPIC & GERD

The effects of Ozempic and Wegovy on weight loss can be dramatic. In a recent randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, the mean weight loss with once-weekly subcutaneous 2.4 mg semaglutide was nearly 15% after 17 months of treatment. Like all things that seem too good to be true, the nearly magical effects of semaglutide come at a cost.

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Success is a Terrible Teacher

It’s a quiet afternoon. The day is winding down as the department outside my closed office door is slipping away, eager to begin their weekends…

…and I am dying on the floor. 

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4 Types Of Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal hernia (HH) is the migration of any abdominal organ, usually the stomach, above the diaphragm into the chest. Although HH can be a major contributing factor in persons

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Managing heartburn in pregnancy

It’s no secret that pregnancy is often uncomfortable. Countless women suffer from swollen feet, sore backs, nausea, and heartburn. Have you ever wondered why so many pregnant women

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Top 10 Reflux Life Hacks

Are you struggling with acid reflux? Read on for our top 10 life hacks to make managing reflux symptoms easier. 1. Eat small mealsThe more food you put

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Barrett’s Esophagus

Barrett’s Esophagus is a disorder where the lining (mucosa) of the esophagus is replaced by tissue that is similar to the lining of the intestine. The process of this

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Understanding Acid Reflux

GERD (gastroesophageal eflux disease) or acid reflux is a common condition where contents from the stomach regurgitate back into the esophagus and throat. The refluxed gastric contents can cause

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