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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on GERD, editorials on GERD, and perspectives on GERD - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Magnetic Sphincters for Treatment of GERD
- May 16, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
A magnetic sphincter device proved safe and effective for the treatment of GERD in a porcine model.- Covering:
- Ganz RA et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Feb; 67:287.
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Stress and GERD
- April 25, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
In patients with GERD, auditory stress increased perceptual response to intraesophageal acid exposure.- Covering:
- Fass R et al., Gastroenterology 2008 Mar; 134:696.
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Does Sleep Deprivation Worsen GERD Symptoms?
- February 8, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
Sleep deprivation might cause hyperalgesia in patients with GERD via enhanced perception of intraesophageal acid.- Covering:
- Schey R et al., Gastroenterology 2007 Dec; 133:1787.
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GERD During Pregnancy and Beyond
- October 19, 2007
- David A. Johnson, MD
Does heartburn during pregnancy predispose women to subsequent GERD? CME Exam- Covering:
- Bor S et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007 Sep; 5:1035.
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Does GERD Increase Risk for Laryngeal Cancer?
- December 1, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
The growing prevalence of GERD in the U.S. might wash out benefits gained from declines in smoking.- Covering:
- Vaezi MF et al., Am J Med 2006 Sep; 119:768-76.
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Endoscopic Therapy for GERD?
- September 27, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
Endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is of considerable interest and involves three primary approaches: endoscopic suturing, radiofrequency ablation, and injection of bulking agents . . .- Covering:
- Schilling D et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2005 Jul; 62:37-43.
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Obesity Is an Independent Risk Factor for GERD
- July 12, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
To date, studies in which possible links between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were evaluated have yielded conflicting results and were not adjusted for . . .- Covering:
- El-Serag HB et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Jun; 100:1243-50.
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Injection Therapy Benefits Patients with GERD
- April 12, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
Enteryx is an inert polymer (manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation) that is used for endoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This substance is injected . . .- Covering:
- Devière J et al., Gastroenterology 2005 Mar; 128:532-40.
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H. pylori’s Association with Adenocarcinoma, BE, and GERD
- July 3, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
Helicobacter pylori seropositivity is associated with reduced risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett esophagus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.- Covering:
- Anderson LA et al., Gut 2008 Jun; 57:734.
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GERD as a Societal Burden
- June 20, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
People who suffer from GERD lose an average of 2.4 hours of work per week.- Covering:
- Wahlqvist P et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2008 May; 27:960.
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A Link Between BMI and GERD?
- March 14, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
Does obesity increase the risk for BE beyond its role in increasing the risk for GERD alone? CME Exam- Covering:
- Cook MB et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Feb; 103:292.
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GERD and Aging
- January 25, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
Age-related degradation of the gastroesophageal junction and progressive impairment of esophageal clearance result in more-severe GERD. CME Exam- Covering:
- Lee J et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007 Dec; 5:1392.
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Acupuncture vs. Higher PPI Doses for GERD Patients
- January 4, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
Can this alternative technique reduce persistent GERD symptoms in patients with incomplete responses to PPIs?- Covering:
- Dickman R et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2007 Nov 15; 26:1333.
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Obesity, Abdominal Diameter, and GERDFree!
- August 10, 2007
- David A. Johnson, MD
At least in white patients, the amount of visceral adipose tissue is related to the severity of GERD symptoms.- Covering:
- El-Serag HB et al., Gut 2007 Jun; 56:749-55.
- Corley DA et al., Gut 2007 Jun; 56:756-62.
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How Valuable Is the PPI Test for Diagnosing GERD?Free!
- February 9, 2007
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Measuring symptom response to empirical PPI therapy is of little value in distinguishing primary care patients who have GERD. CME Exam- Covering:
- Aanen MC et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Nov 1; 24:1377-84.
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GERD and Quality of LifeFree!
- August 4, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
Even weekly GERD symptoms can negatively affect quality of life.- Covering:
- Ronkainen J et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Jun 15; 23:1725-33.
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BMI and GERD in Women
- June 13, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
Risk for GERD appears to be directly linked to BMI, even among normal-weight individuals. CME Exam- Covering:
- Jacobson BC et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Jun 1; 354:2340-8.
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When Do GERD Patients Go to Bed?
- February 28, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
Compared with people who don’t have GERD, GERD patients have shorter intervals between dinner and bedtime.- Covering:
- Fujiwara Y et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Dec; 100:2633-6.
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Endoscopic Therapy for GERD Is No “Cinch”
- August 9, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
The perceived need for an alternative to antireflux surgery or chronic long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has led to the . . .- Covering:
- Schiefke I et al., Gut 2005 Jun; 54:752-8.
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GERD and Sleep Disturbance -- A Wake-Up Call for Physicians
- March 16, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
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 . . .- Covering:
- Orr WC et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005 Jan 15; 21:103-8.
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