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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on esophageal dysphagia, editorials on esophageal dysphagia, and perspectives on esophageal dysphagia - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Guideline on Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Free
- June 7, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology provides new, evidence-based recommendations to guide clinical care. -
PPIs Better Than Topical Steroids for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- May 10, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Although histological response was similar with both treatments, dysphagia symptoms improved only with a proton-pump inhibitor.- Reviewing:
- Moawad FJ et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2013 Mar; 108:366.
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Fluticasone Achieves Histologic Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- September 21, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
In a small, randomized trial of adults with EoE, the topical steroid was superior to placebo in reducing mean eosinophil count, but not symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Alexander JA et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 Jul; 10:742.
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Treating Suspected EoE: Do Not Use pH Monitoring as a Guide
- March 30, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
In a prospective study of patients with confirmed eosinophilic esophagitis, pH was a poor predictor of response to treatment.- Reviewing:
- Francis DL et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2012 Jan; 35:300.
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Stenting Refractory Esophageal Strictures
- February 27, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Results from a small prospective study are modest and complications significant.- Reviewing:
- Dua KS et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Dec; 103:2988.
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AGA Addresses GERD Management Issues
- November 21, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The new guidelines answer 12 key questions about diagnosing and managing GERD.- Reviewing:
- Kahrilas PJ et al., Gastroenterology 2008 Oct; 135:1383.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults with Dysphagia Summary
- December 27, 2007
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
This disorder was found relatively often in adults with solid food dysphagia, regardless of endoscopic findings.- Reviewing:
- Prasad GA et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2007 Dec; 102:2627.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An Update
- November 25, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A review article provides new insights into EoE biology and treatment.- Reviewing:
- Rothenberg ME., Gastroenterology 2009 Oct; 137:1238.
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