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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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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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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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A Clue in the Genetic Trail Leading to GERD?
- April 3, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A polymorphism of the GNB3 gene was more common among patients with GERD than in a control group.- Reviewing:
- de Vries DR et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Feb; 104:281.
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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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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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Stress and GERD
- April 25, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
In patients with GERD, auditory stress increased perceptual response to intraesophageal acid exposure.- Reviewing:
- 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
- Gastroenterology
Sleep deprivation might cause hyperalgesia in patients with GERD via enhanced perception of intraesophageal acid.- Reviewing:
- 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
- Gastroenterology
Does heartburn during pregnancy predispose women to subsequent GERD?- Reviewing:
- Bor S et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007 Sep; 5:1035.
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Endoscopic Plication for Treatment of GERD
- June 15, 2007
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Despite availability of 3-year follow-up results from an initial study of endoscopic plication, the durability of this procedure remains unclear.- Reviewing:
- Pleskow D et al., Surg Endosc 2007 Mar; 21:439-44.
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Does GERD Increase Risk for Laryngeal Cancer?
- December 1, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The growing prevalence of GERD in the U.S. might wash out benefits gained from declines in smoking.- Reviewing:
- Vaezi MF et al., Am J Med 2006 Sep; 119:768-76.
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GERD Symptoms Linked to Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- September 29, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Extra-esophageal complications can go beyond noncardiac chest pain.- Reviewing:
- Cuomo R et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Jul 15; 24:361-70.
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Do Lifestyle Changes Improve GERD Outcomes?
- June 13, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Little evidence is available to support the effect of lifestyle changes on symptoms of reflux.- Reviewing:
- Kaltenbach T et al., Arch Intern Med 2006 May 8; 166:965-71.
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Endoscopic Therapy for GERD?
- September 27, 2005
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
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 . . .- Reviewing:
- 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
- Gastroenterology
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 . . .- Reviewing:
- 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
- Gastroenterology
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 . . .- Reviewing:
- Devière J et al., Gastroenterology 2005 Mar; 128:532-40.
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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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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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Which Treatment Is Better for GERD? Free
- January 29, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Compared with medical therapy, surgery was associated with higher rates of continuous remission, but the results are questionable.- Reviewing:
- Lundell L et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Dec; 7:1292.
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Chronic Laryngeal Symptoms in Patients with GERD
- August 28, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Acid exposure to the larynx does not appear to be an important cause.- Reviewing:
- Jaspersen D et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2009 Jun 1; 29:1172.
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Esophagitis and Its Connection with GERD and EoE
- April 17, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Recent study findings suggest that elevated fibroblast growth factor 9 production in response to esophagitis is evident in both GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis.- Reviewing:
- Mulder DJ et al., Gut 2009 Feb; 58:166.
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