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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), editorials on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and perspectives on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - drawn from the top medical journals.
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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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Treating GERD Successfully: Beyond Heartburn Relief Free
- May 17, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A short questionnaire helps identify whether patients on therapy for GERD are experiencing sleep disturbance and might benefit from an adjustment in therapy.- Reviewing:
- Moayyedi P et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2013 Apr; 37:730.
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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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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... -
Labeling Symptoms as GERD Increases Parents' Desire for Medication
Labeling regurgitation and irritability as gastroesophageal reflux disease promotes overmedication.- Reviewing:
- Scherer LD et al., Pediatrics 2013 Apr 1;:
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New Guidelines on GERD Free
- March 15, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The latest update on best practices from the American College of Gastroenterology- Reviewing:
- Katz PO et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2013 Mar; 108:308.
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A Magnetic Sphincter Device Shows Promise for GERD
- February 20, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Esophageal acid exposure was significantly reduced in 64% of patients who had the device surgically implanted.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Ganz RA et al., N Engl J Med 2013 Feb 21; 368:719.
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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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Use of Screening Upper Endoscopy in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Best Practices
- December 7, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
New guidance from the American College of Physicians aims to prevent unnecessary procedures and their associated complications and costs.- Reviewing:
- Shaheen NJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Dec 4; 157:808. Allen JI., Ann Intern Med 2012 Dec 4; 157:827.
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ACP Offers Clinical Guideline for Use of Upper Endoscopy in GERD Free
- December 4, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
The American College of Physicians has issued a set of guidelines on using upper endoscopy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to reduce unnecessary procedures.The... -
A Murky Relationship Between GERD and Interstitial Lung Disease
- February 3, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Previous studies document a high prevalence of GERD in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis but provide no evidence of causality.- Reviewing:
- Hershcovici T et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011 Dec; 34:1295.
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PPIs Don't Ease Asthma Symptoms in Children with Severe Asthma and Asymptomatic GERD
- February 2, 2012
- David J. Amrol, MD
- General Medicine
In addition, lansoprazole raised the incidence of adverse events.- Reviewing:
- Holbrook JT et al., JAMA 2012 Jan 25; 307:373. Martinez FD., JAMA 2012 Jan 25; 307:406.
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Diagnosing Gastroenterological Causes of Noncardiac Chest Pain Free
- December 22, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Endoscopy and pH tests should be used to confirm GERD status to guide decisions on treatment with PPIs and the need for further diagnostic testing.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Kahrilas PJ et al., Gut 2011 Nov; 60:1473.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Should Not Be Diagnosed by Histology Alone
- August 12, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Response to high-dose proton-pump inhibitors suggests diagnoses other than EoE.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Molina-Infante J et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011 Feb; 9:110.
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Esomeprazole vs. Surgery for Chronic GERD Free
- May 20, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
At 5 years, remission rates were high for PPI-responsive patients receiving either treatment, although remission was slightly higher for esomeprazole than surgery.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Galmiche J-P et al., JAMA 2011 May 18; 305:1969.
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Use of Proton-Pump Inhibitors in Infants and Children
PPIs are not effective in infants, but this analysis suggests that a trial of PPIs might be warranted in children and adolescents with gastroesophageal reflux.- Reviewing:
- van der Pol RJ et al., Pediatrics 2011 May; 127:925.
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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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Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Populations with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- April 22, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Incidence of EAC in patients with GERD was very low overall, especially among men younger than 50 and women at any age.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Rubenstein JH et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2011 Feb; 106:254. Shaheen NJ., Am J Gastroenterol 2011 Feb; 106:261.
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Proton-Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Postnasal Drainage?
- November 19, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Lansoprazole outperformed placebo, reviving old questions about silent gastroesophageal reflux disease and extraesophageal reflux.- Reviewing:
- Vaezi MF et al., Gastroenterology 2010 Aug 27;:
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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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