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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 1998
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. This is a review of a number of published studies in the past year that increase current understanding or raise important issues about this disorder. Among the areas covered are the epidemiology and role of genetics in GERD; its pathogenesis with
A M, Rai, R C, Orlando
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

New England Journal of Medicine, 2023
Symptoms potentially attributable to gastroesophageal reflux disease are among those most commonly reported to primary care providers in the outpatient setting. In this review, we discuss clinical approaches to the evaluation and management of these symptoms, including proton pump inhibitor trials as well as specific indications or clinical settings ...
Wentao, Xu, Xingshun, Qi
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease [PDF]

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 1999
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common clinical problem. Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation is central to the pathogenesis. New studies have identified the importance of nitric oxide and cholinergic pathways in modulating transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. Provocative information suggests that infection with Helicobacter
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Current Opinion in Internal Medicine, 2003
Globally, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a common and important clinical disorder. This review summarizes the major advances in the understanding and treatment of GERD that have been made in the past 12 months. Epidemiologic studies have yielded additional data on the clinical presentation and natural history of GERD in the East ...
Nguyen, Q., Holloway, R.
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Mechanisms of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2002
ABSTRACTGastroesophageal reflux is a physiological phenomenon, occurring with different severity and duration in different individuals. Reflux disease occurs when this normal event results in the occurrence of symptoms/signs or complications. The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux is complex and diverse, since it is influenced by factors that ...
Yvan Vandenplas, Eric Hassall
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010
GERD is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder, and its prevalence in Asia is increasing. Classical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation are common presentations. There is no standard criterion for the diagnosis of GERD, and 24-h pH monitoring lacks sensitivity in NERD.
Kwong Ming Fock, Choo Hean Poh
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Nursing Standard, 1992
This article examines the diagnostic and treatment options available to people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease. The role of nurses in advising and educating patients about lifestyle modifications, which reduce the severity of symptoms and increase the quality of life, is emphasised.
Christine Mitchell, Karen Parry-Billings
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Annals of Internal Medicine, 2015
This issue provides a clinical overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment ...
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 2005
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasingly common worldwide; symptoms differ between individuals and endoscopically visible injury is present in only about 50% of cases. Although GERD is a disorder of gastrointestinal motility and structure, the most effective therapy is based on the use of acid antisecretory drugs.
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