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.
Newell Rubbermaid is buying Elmer's for about $600 million as it attempts to boost its back-to school sales. Elmer's Products Inc. owns Elmer's Krazy Glue and X-Acto. Newell, which in addition to containers, ...