Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined by recurrent and troublesome heartburn and regurgitation or GERD-specific complications and affects approximately 20% of the adult population in high-income countries.GERD can influence patients' health-related quality of life and is associated with an increased risk of esophagitis, esophageal ...
Sheraz R. Markar+2 more
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease [PDF]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. The prevalence of GERD is increasing worldwide and in Asia-Pacific.
Chan Hyuk Park, Sang Kil Lee
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Knowledge and practice of Brazilian pediatricians on gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and practice of pediatricians about infants with physiological reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease. METHODS: 140 pediatricians were interviewed during two scientific events in 2009 and 2010.
Ana Cristina Fontenele Soares+2 more
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease [PDF]
In United States, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects almost 20% of the population, and its incidence seems to be rising in relation to the widespread epidemic of obesity. The incidence of GERD, however, is different in other areas of the globe, and there have been multiple recent studies from other developed countries suggesting a ...
Gaurav V. Kulkarni+2 more
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Induced Opening of the Gastroesophageal Junction Occurs at a Lower Gastric Pressure in Gerd Patients and in Hiatal Hernia Subjects than in Normal Control Subjects [PDF]
Purpose. To determine intragastric pressure threshold for inducing gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) opening in normal control subjects with and without hiatal hernia, and in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Methods.
Anil Vegesna+8 more
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Assessing academic impact through a bibliometrics analysis: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in the context of obesity treatment and bariatric surgery [PDF]
Aims: The global rise in obesity rates has led to increased use of bariatric surgery, which can potentially exacerbate or induce gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Akbayan Imanbayeva+8 more
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Comorbidities in severe asthma: frequency of rhinitis, nasal polyposis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, vocal cord dysfunction and bronchiectasis [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Severe asthma is found in approximately 10% of patients with asthma. Some factors associated with worse asthma control include rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), nasal polyposis and bronchiectasis ...
Carla Bisaccioni+5 more
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease [PDF]
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a normal physiologic process. It is important to distinguish GER from GER disease (GERD) since GER does not require treatment. Although a diagnosis of GERD can largely be based on history and physical alone, endoscopy and pH impedance studies can help make the diagnosis when there in atypical presentation.
Mousa, Hayat, Hassan, Maheen
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ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
P. Katz+5 more
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