Researcher Reports on Noninvasive Device for GERD, Obesity

A new, noninvasive gastroplasty device to treat two separate disorders â€" gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) and morbid obesity â€" was reported today by its inventor, Charles J. Filipi, M.D., professor of surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine. Filipi spoke about the device, which could be available for human trials later this year, on Monday, May 19, at the 49th annual Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, Calif. The meeting is considered the largest and most prestigious meeting wo