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.
Esophageal Cancer and GERD. Esophageal cancer is one of the most rapidly growing types of cancer in the world, in terms of cases, and is also one of the most deadly, with small survival rates. Gastrointestinal reflux disease can be a contributing factor to this illness, so if you have GERD, getting your symptoms under control or fixing the problem is extremely advisable.