Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a clinical condition in which gastric reflux causes bothersome symptoms or damage to the esophageal mucosa. Up to 45% of patients with suspected GERD are refractory to treatment.
Luis A. Piza +6 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Rome IV Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Diarrhea Prescribed With Ondansetron: A Real-World Study. [PDF]
In a cohort of 92 patients with chronic diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea predominant and functional diarrhea), nearly 74% of patients reported an improvement in their symptoms with ondansetron. Symptom relief was maintained long‐term with a low‐dose therapy.
Sbarigia C +5 more
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of GERD Among Indonesian Medical Doctors [PDF]
Background: Based on our knowledge, the study of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) among certain profession has never been conducted. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors of GERD among Indonesian doctors.
Hapsari, P. F. (Puspita) +2 more
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Comparison of symptoms, healthcare utilization, and treatment in diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by symptoms including abdominal pain and altered bowel function. Up to 75% of individuals with IBS may be undiagnosed.
Chang, Lin, Sayuk, Gregory S, Wolf, Ray
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Update on Functional Heartburn. [PDF]
Yamasaki T, O'Neil J, Fass R.
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Not All Children with Cystic Fibrosis Have Abnormal Esophageal Neutralization during Chemical Clearance of Acid Reflux. [PDF]
PurposeAcid neutralization during chemical clearance is significantly prolonged in children with cystic fibrosis, compared to symptomatic children without cystic fibrosis.
Di Lorenzo, Carlo +9 more
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Capsaicin-Sensitive Vagal Afferent Nerve-Mediated Interoceptive Signals in the Esophagus
Heartburn and non-cardiac chest pain are the predominant symptoms in many esophageal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), functional heartburn and chest pain, and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). At
Mingwei Yu +3 more
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Duodenal carcinoid tumour – a case report [PDF]
Duodenal carcinoids are rare tumours of the small intestine with heterogenous clinical and pathological characteristics. The long-term prognosis is very good if discovered in the early stages.
Alexescu, Teodora Gabriela +7 more
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Complex Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Diagnosis should be objectively defined with endoscopy and pH testing, while novel metrics may augment diagnosis for ...
Diana L. Snyder, David A. Katzka
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