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Low Risk for Urinary Tract Infection After Endoscopic Treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux
Endoscopic correction of intermediate or high-grade VUR is less invasive than surgical correction and reduces risk for subsequent febrile UTI.- Reviewing:
- Hunziker M et al., J Pediatr 2012 Jun; 160:1015.
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Pediatric GERD Guidelines Urge Conservative Approach in Children with Reflux Free
- April 30, 2013
- Physician's First Watch
The American Academy of Pediatrics has endorsed a set of guidelines on diagnosing and treating gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants... -
Universal Screening of Siblings for Vesicoureteral Reflux?
- December 22, 2010
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
In a hypothetical model, universal screening of siblings with VUR was costly and associated with greater radiation exposure.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Routh JC et al., Pediatrics 2010 Nov; 126:865.
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Empirical Esomeprazole vs. Endoscopy-Guided Treatment for GERD
- March 11, 2008
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Empirical treatment of GERD without alarm symptoms was as effective as and less expensive than endoscopy-guided treatment.- Reviewing:
- Giannini EG et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Feb; 103:267.
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Management of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux
Guidelines stress the importance of distinguishing between physiologic gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease.- Reviewing:
- Lightdale JR et al., Pediatrics 2013 May; 131:e1684.
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Fundoplication vs. Optimal Medical Management for Chronic GERD
In the long run, patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease experienced greater improvements with surgery.- Reviewing:
- Grant AM et al., BMJ 2013 Apr 18; 346:f1908.
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Endoscopy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease — Best Practice Advice
- January 3, 2013
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
The American College of Physicians has published new guidelines.- Reviewing:
- Shaheen NJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Dec 4; 157:808.
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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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PPIs for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?
- November 12, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A close look at findings from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial show that the proton-pump inhibitor rabeprazole provided benefit in treating gastroesophageal — but not laryngopharyngeal — symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Lam PKY et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2010 Sep; 8:770. Vaezi MF., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2010 Sep; 8:741.
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Lesogaberan for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
- August 20, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The jury is still out on this alternate approach.- Reviewing:
- Boeckxstaens GE et al., Gastroenterology 2010 Aug; 139:409. Falk GW., Gastroenterology 2010 Aug; 139:377.
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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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Thickened Formula Reduces Reflux in Infants
- December 24, 2008
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
A meta-analysis confirms the observation of some clinicians that use of thickened infant formula reduces GER symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Horvath A et al., Pediatrics 2008 Dec; 122:e1268.
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Antireflux Surgery vs. Esomeprazole for Treatment of GERD
- October 17, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
GERD patients treated with laparoscopic antireflux surgery had results comparable to those treated with esomeprazole, but that is not the end of the story.- Reviewing:
- Lundell L et al., Gut 2008 Sep; 57:1207.
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Heartburn from Estrogen?
- October 9, 2008
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Users of hormone therapy, the selective estrogen-receptor modulator raloxifene, or over-the-counter soy estrogen products were more likely to report GERD symptoms than were never users.- Reviewing:
- Jacobson BC et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Sep 8; 168:1798.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Is Not Effective for Vesicoureteral Reflux Free
In a randomized, controlled trial, antibiotic prophylaxis did not reduce recurrence of pyelonephritis or occurrence of renal scars.- Reviewing:
- Pennesi M et al., Pediatrics 2008 Jun; 121:e1489.
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Magnetic Sphincters for Treatment of GERD
- May 16, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A magnetic sphincter device proved safe and effective for the treatment of GERD in a porcine model.- Reviewing:
- Ganz RA et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Feb; 67:287.
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Treat Babies with Reflux Conservatively Free
Conservative therapies are associated with improvement in infants with symptoms that suggest gastroesophageal reflux.- Reviewing:
- Orenstein SR and McGowan JD., J Pediatr 2008 Mar; 152:310. Hassall E., J Pediatr 2008 Mar; 152:301.
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How Often Is GERD the Cause of Suspected Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?
- March 14, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Acid-suppressive agents were no more beneficial than placebo in patients with suspected reflux laryngitis.- Reviewing:
- Vaezi MF et al., Laryngoscope 2006 Feb; 116:254-60.
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Endovenous Laser Treatment vs. Vein Stripping
- February 14, 2006
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Equal efficacy and less bruising make laser treatment attractive.- Reviewing:
- de Medeiros CA and Luccas GC., Dermatol Surg 2005 Dec; 31:1685-94.
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Adding Baclofen to PPI Treatment for Refractory Reflux?
- December 16, 2003
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Most acid reflux episodes among patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are due to transient lower esophageal relaxations (TLESRs). In recent studies, investigators demonstrated . . .- Reviewing:
- Koek GH et al., Gut 2003 Oct; 52:1397-402.
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