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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on acid reflux, editorials on acid reflux, and perspectives on acid reflux - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Are Cough and Gastroesophageal Reflux Related?
Cough is not a common symptom of GER in infants.- Reviewing:
- Chang AB et al., Arch Dis Child 2010 Jun 1;:
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Acid Reflux Event Detection
- January 17, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The Slimline catheter pH system recorded threefold more acid reflux events than did the Bravo wireless system.- Reviewing:
- Pandolfino JE et al., Gut 2005 Dec; 54:1687-92.
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Looking for Reflux with MII: How Useful Is It?
Multichannel intraluminal impedance results rarely changed management decisions.- Reviewing:
- Rosen R et al., J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2011 Apr; 52:404.
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No Relation Between Asthma Control and Asymptomatic Acid Reflux
- December 1, 2009
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Patients do not benefit from searching for silent reflux.- Reviewing:
- DiMango E et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2009 Nov 1; 180:809.
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Are Proton-Pump Inhibitors Beneficial for Patients with Poorly Controlled Asthma? Free
- April 16, 2009
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
For patients with minimal heartburn, probably not- Reviewing:
- The American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers., N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 9; 360:1487.
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GERD and Sleep Disturbance Free
- May 18, 2007
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Nonacid reflux events might explain refractory sleep disturbance during PPI therapy.- Reviewing:
- Orr WC et al., Chest 2007 Feb; 131:460-5.
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Poor Correlation Between Reflux Esophagitis and Laryngeal Lesions
- April 17, 2007
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
At 9 of 10 sites in the larynx and pharynx, abnormalities did not differ between GERD patients and controls.- Reviewing:
- Vavricka SR et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2007 Apr; 102:716-22. Vaezi MF., Am J Gastroenterol 2007 Apr; 102:723-4.
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Not Much Support for PPIs in Treating Respiratory Symptoms Free
- December 28, 2006
- General Medicine
Several studies challenge the use of PPIs to treat asthma, cough, or hoarseness. -
Reactive Oxygen Species in BE and Adenocarcinoma Cells Free
- December 1, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Aggressive acid suppression in BE patients is supported by new findings on the mechanism of acid-induced progression to cancer.- Reviewing:
- Fu X et al., J Biol Chem 2006 Jul 21; 281:20368-82.
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Baclofen for GERD in Children?
- November 21, 2006
- Robert A. Dershewitz, MD, MSc
- General Medicine
Baclofen reduced reflux and promoted gastric emptying, but known side effects will limit its use in children.- Reviewing:
- Omari TI et al., J Pediatr 2006 Oct; 149:468-74. Di Lorenzo C., J Pediatr 2006 Oct; 149:436-8.
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GERD in Women Free
- November 16, 2006
- Philip O. Katz, MD, and Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD
- Women's Health
Clinical picture and management of this common gastrointestinal disease
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GERD Symptoms Linked to Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- September 29, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Extra-esophageal complications can go beyond noncardiac chest pain.- Reviewing:
- Cuomo R et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Jul 15; 24:361-70.
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Controlling Acid Likely Will Control Laryngeal Injury
- August 11, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Therapy for GERD-associated laryngopharyngeal reflux should focus on acid suppression.- Reviewing:
- Roh JL et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2006 Jun; 101:1186-92.
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Do Lifestyle Changes Improve GERD Outcomes?
- June 13, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Little evidence is available to support the effect of lifestyle changes on symptoms of reflux.- Reviewing:
- Kaltenbach T et al., Arch Intern Med 2006 May 8; 166:965-71.
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Nighttime Reflux? Avoid Late Meals and Snacks.
- September 13, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
According to a recent Gallup survey, about 80% of adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience nocturnal symptoms, but few data specifically address the frequency . . .- Reviewing:
- Hila A and Castell DO., J Clin Gastroenterol 2005 Aug; 39:579-83.
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Reflux in the ICU
- May 10, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is an important problem in the intensive care unit; reflux esophagitis has been reported in as many as 30% of ICU patients . . .- Reviewing:
- Nind G et al., Gastroenterology 2005 Mar; 128:600-6.
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Limited Role of pH Monitoring in Nonresponders to Twice-Daily PPI Therapy
- March 16, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) have revolutionized our approach to both the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although a trial of empirical PPI therapy . . .- Reviewing:
- Charbel S et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Feb; 100:283-9.
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GERD and Sleep Disturbance -- A Wake-Up Call for Physicians
- March 16, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Nighttime heartburn, a common complaint among patients with untreated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can interfere with sleep. To determine whether acid suppression with a proton-pump . . .- Reviewing:
- Orr WC et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005 Jan 15; 21:103-8.
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How Does Acid Reflux Contribute to Carcinogenesis in BE?
- May 14, 2002
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Although the injurious effects of intraesophageal acid exposure in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are well known, it is uncertain whether acid reflux promotes . . .- Reviewing:
- Souza RF et al., Gastroenterology 2002 Feb; 122:299-307.
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Endoscopic Augmentation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter for Treating GERD
- February 16, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Pursuit of endoscopic techniques for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- such as delivery of an implantable material or device around the lower esophageal . . .- Reviewing:
- Cicala M et al., Gut 2005 Feb; 54:183-6.
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