Search for GERD in Gastroenterology

A magnetic sphincter device proved safe and effective for the treatment of GERD in a porcine model.

In patients with GERD, auditory stress increased perceptual response to intraesophageal acid exposure.

Sleep deprivation might cause hyperalgesia in patients with GERD via enhanced perception of intraesophageal acid.

Does heartburn during pregnancy predispose women to subsequent GERD? CME Exam

The growing prevalence of GERD in the U.S. might wash out benefits gained from declines in smoking.

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Helicobacter pylori seropositivity is associated with reduced risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett esophagus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

People who suffer from GERD lose an average of 2.4 hours of work per week.

Does obesity increase the risk for BE beyond its role in increasing the risk for GERD alone? CME Exam

Age-related degradation of the gastroesophageal junction and progressive impairment of esophageal clearance result in more-severe GERD. CME Exam

Can this alternative technique reduce persistent GERD symptoms in patients with incomplete responses to PPIs?

At least in white patients, the amount of visceral adipose tissue is related to the severity of GERD symptoms.

Measuring symptom response to empirical PPI therapy is of little value in distinguishing primary care patients who have GERD. CME Exam

Even weekly GERD symptoms can negatively affect quality of life.

Risk for GERD appears to be directly linked to BMI, even among normal-weight individuals. CME Exam

Compared with people who don’t have GERD, GERD patients have shorter intervals between dinner and bedtime.

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 . . .

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 . . .