GERD may lead to Barrett's esophagus, a type of intestinal metaplasia, which is in turn a precursor condition for esophageal cancer. The risk of progression from Barrett's to dysplasia is uncertain, but is estimated at about 20% of cases.
The Newell Manufacturing Company was founded in Ogdensburg, New York in 1903 as a manufacturer of metal curtain rods.
Rawlings is a sports equipment manufacturing company based in the United States and founded in 1887. The parent company has been Newell Brands since 2016. Rawlings specializes in baseball equipment, but also manufactures softball, basketball, training equipment and American footballs.