Monthly Archives: August 2007

Investigators Uncover Intriguing Clues To Why Persistent Acid Reflux Sometimes Turns Into Cancer

New research from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center underscores the importance of preventing recurring acid reflux while also uncovering tantalizing clues on how typical acid reflux can turn potentially cancerous. [click link for full article]

Why Persistent Acid Reflux Sometimes Turns Into Cancer

New research from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center underscores the importance of preventing recurring acid reflux while also uncovering tantalizing clues on how typical acid reflux can turn potentially cancerous. [click link for full article]

Kosan’s Motilin Receptor Agonist, Licensed To Pfizer, Enters Phase 1 Clinical Trial In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated (Nasdaq: KOSN) today announced that Pfizer Inc. has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of motilin receptor agonist PF-04548043, formerly KOS-2187, a selective and potent motilin receptor agonist being developed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and potentially other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. [click link for full article]