Drs. Stuart Spechler and Rhonda Souza, UT Southwestern Medical Center (IMAGE)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Drs. Stuart Spechler and Rhonda Souza, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Research by Drs. Stuart Spechler and Rhonda Souza suggests that gastroesophageal reflux disease might actually be an immune-mediated injury rather than a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus.

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