The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act was passed by Oregon voters on November 3, 1998, and went into effect on December 3, 1998. The Oregon Health Services was given the responsibility of developing a registration system for patients and caregivers by May 1, 1999. On May 21, 1999, the first registration cards were issued.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, acid reflux disease, or reflux (in babies and young children) is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus.
HEd. III-230 Page 1 of 2 04-16-08 The GERD Diet (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) General characteristics of GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a very common disorder and occurs when stomach acid refluxes into the lower esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).Ed. III-230 Page 1 of 2 04-16-08 The GERD Diet (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) General characteristics of GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a very common disorder and occurs when stomach acid refluxes into the lower esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).