Tag: Heartburn / GERD / Indigestion
Variation in Management for Infants With GERD
Variation in overall utilization of anti-reflux surgery, and in surgical and diagnostic approach
HRQoL Down for GERD With Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Significantly lower mean EuroQoL-5D scores for gastroesophageal reflux disease with LPR symptoms
Sleep Disturbance Linked to Esophageal Hypersensitivity
Patients with sleep disturbance have enhanced heartburn perception to capsaicin infusion
Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds
Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common
Epithelial Thickness Is Marker for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Epithelial thickness is best performing criterion for GERD diagnosis in patients with upper GI symptoms
Many Still Prescribe Concomitant (Es)omeprazole, Clopidogrel
Patients on clopidogrel prescribed omeprazole or esomeprazole despite safety warnings
PPI Use Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Femur
PPI users have reduced mean femoral T-scores, increased frequency of osteoporosis, osteopenia
PPI Use Ups NSAID-Induced Small Bowel Injury
Increased risk of small bowel injury for healthy participants treated with celecoxib + PPI
Laparoscopic Antireflux Sx May Provide Added Benefits in GERD
Lasting reduction in esophageal acid reflux with LARS and esomeprazole; greater reduction with LARS
Lasting Safety, Efficacy for Magnetic Device in GERD
Lasting improvements in health-related QoL with magnetic sphincter augmentation device
