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.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus produces frequent or severe symptoms that negatively affect the individual's quality of life or result in damage to esophagus, pharynx, or the respiratory tract.ERD is an abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition that refers to damage to the lining of the lower esophagus caused as a result of frequent or prolonged exposure to stomach acid.