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 GREENWICH, Conn.,  March 4, 2013  /PRNewswire/ -- The popular and informativeMBC health program  Green Apples  recently aired a health segment on a commoncondition called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD. In this program, GERDwas successfully treated with an innovative therapy called  Stretta. Strettauses a type of energy called radiofrequency, or RF, to remodel the valve at thetop of the stomach and restore the ability to keep food contained within thestomach. Stretta is a safe and effective, minimally invasive, endoscopictreatment that takes less than an hour to perform. "We have had tremendoussuccess in eliminating or dramatically reducing the symptoms of GERD in thepatients we have treated with Stretta," stated Dr.  Ali Khalil  of ClemenceauMedical Center in  Beirut.(Photo:   
  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130211/NY56794
   )Stretta just received the strongest possible recommendation for safety andeffectiveness from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and EndoscopicSurgeons (SAGES). "More than 30 peer reviewed studies, including 4 adequatelypowered randomized, controlled studies, a comprehensive meta-analysis andmultiple prospective clinical trials have documented the safety and efficacy ofthe Stretta procedure. Durable treatment outcomes to at least 48 months alsohave been demonstrated in multiple studies, with a significant reduction orelimination of medications used to treat the symptoms of GERD, as well asimprovement in GERD qualify of life and symptom scores," the SAGES statementread.Stretta is currently available throughout the  Middle East, including KSA, theUAE,  Kuwait, and  Lebanon. More locations for Stretta treatment are being addedevery week.  To view the MBC video with English subtitles, 
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Mu7T1dfmo
 or the original video on MBC,  
  http://bit.ly/119RjWf.
 More information about Stretta is available on the SAGES website, 
  http://www.sages.org/publication/id/CSR1/,
  or the manufacturers website, 
  www.stretta-therapy.com.
 ABOUT STRETTAStretta Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for GERD that is an effectiveoption for patients who do not respond well to medications. Stretta involvesdelivery of RF to the LES and gastric cardia. Clinical studies show Stretta tobe a safe, effective and durable therapeutic option. Stretta therapy does notpreclude further steps with more invasive procedures if indicated.ABOUT MEDERIMederi Therapeutics manufactures and markets innovative medical devices thatdeliver RF energy to treat disease states affecting the digestive system. AllMederi therapies are outpatient, minimally invasive and promote rapid recovery.Mederi Therapeutics is located in  Greenwich, Connecticut.Contact:  Sheila Doyle, 203-930-9980,  sdoyle@mederitherapeutics.comSOURCE  Mederi Therapeutics