Medscape Medical News - Surgery Trumps Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acid Reflux

Karim Trad, M.D., assistant clinical professor of surgery, was featured in Medscape Medical News for a study suggesting that patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease might benefit more from transoral incisionless fundoplication than from continued treatment with proton-pump inhibitors. He presented this research at Digestive Disease Week 2013. 

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The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to announce that Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 GW MD Graduation Celebration and Diploma Ceremony on May 18, 2025, in Lisner Auditorium.
Washington, D.C., leaders, joined representatives from Universal Health Services (UHS), the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) and The GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) April 10, as Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on the first new hospital to open…
The occupational therapy doctoral student will represent GW’s Class of 2025, sharing a message of curiosity, authenticity and empowerment.