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Test-and-Treat or PPI Therapy for Dyspepsia?
- April 18, 2008
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of test-and-treat versus PPI acid-reduction strategies for dyspepsia. CME Exam- Covering:
- Delaney BC et al., BMJ 2008 Mar 22; 336:651.
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Symptom Scale for Dyspepsia
- March 28, 2006
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
The Global Overall Symptom scale can identify overall symptom response to dyspepsia therapies in clinical trials.- Covering:
- Veldhuyzen van Zanten SJO et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Feb 15; 23:521-9.
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Test-and-Treat or Endoscopy for Dyspepsia?
- September 13, 2005
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
In multiple studies, researchers have demonstrated a small beneficial effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with nonulcer dyspepsia. These findings have led to the . . .- Covering:
- Ford AC et al., Gastroenterology 2005 Jun; 128:1838-44.
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Age Threshold for Endoscopy in Dyspepsia
- September 13, 2005
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Results of multiple studies suggest that the most cost-effective approach to uninvestigated dyspepsia is to test for Helicobacter pylori and treat the infection, if present. . . .- Covering:
- Liou J-M et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2005 Jun; 61:819-25.
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Esomeprazole for Nonulcer Dyspepsia
- December 1, 2006
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Symptom relief was more common with 4 weeks of esomeprazole than with 4 weeks of placebo therapy.- Covering:
- van Zanten SV et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2006 Sep; 101:2096-106.
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Do Dyspepsia Symptoms Predict Pathophysiology?
- March 28, 2006
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Considerable overlaps of clinical and pathophysiologic features were found in patients with different predominant symptoms.- Covering:
- Karamanolis G et al., Gastroenterology 2006 Feb; 130:296-303.
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Gastric Emptying and Meal-Related Symptoms of Dyspepsia
- January 5, 2007
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
In healthy people, delays in gastric emptying did not induce dyspeptic symptoms. CME Exam- Covering:
- Tack J et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Oct 1; 24:1045-50.
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Alarm Symptoms and Upper GI Malignancy
- March 16, 2005
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
The appropriate approach for treating dyspepsia is controversial. Empirical therapy is often recommended for younger patients without alarm symptoms. To evaluate the diagnostic value of . . .- Covering:
- Fransen GA et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2004 Nov 15; 20:1045-52.
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Delayed Gastric Emptying Doesn’t Affect Quality of Life in Dyspeptic PatientsFree!
- September 29, 2006
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Identifying a common physiologic abnormality that affects quality of life is difficult, even in a population with similar symptoms. CME Exam- Covering:
- Talley NJ et al., Gut 2006 Jul; 55:933-9.
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Alarm Features for Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- October 27, 2006
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Alarm symptoms probably have limited value in predicting UGI malignancy.- Covering:
- Vakil N et al., Gastroenterology 2006 Aug; 131:390-401.
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Gastrointestinal Tolerability of Nonselective NSAIDs and Valdecoxib
- June 28, 2005
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is associated more often with moderate gastrointestinal symptoms than with the well-established severe complications of bleeding and symptomatic gastroduodenal ulcers. . . .- Covering:
- Eisen GM et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005 Mar 1; 21:591-8.
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Is PPI Therapy for Nonulcer Dyspepsia Cost-Effective?
- March 1, 2005
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
Patients with symptoms of nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD) often are treated with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), but randomized trials have yielded conflicting results about the efficacy of . . .- Covering:
- Moayyedi P et al., Gastroenterology 2004 Nov; 127:1329-37.
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Economics of a Test-and-Treat Strategy for Dyspepsia
- June 1, 2004
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
The potential causes of dyspepsia, one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in clinical practice, are numerous. Helicobacter pylori infection could be a cause, . . .- Covering:
- Chiba N et al. , Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2004 Feb; 19:349-58.
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H. pylori Eradication Has Modest Effects on Dyspepsia
- September 30, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
Helicobacter pylori infection plays a major role in peptic ulcer disease, but its significance in dyspepsia is controversial. To evaluate the efficacy of an H. . . .- Covering:
- Wildner-Christensen M et al., Gastroenterology 2003 Aug; 125:372-9.
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PPIs and Endoscopy Yield in Patients with Dyspepsia
- September 9, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
The most cost-effective approach to treating dyspepsia remains highly controversial. Often empirical acid suppression or Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy is prescribed, followed by endoscopy if . . .- Covering:
- Smith T et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2003 Jul; 58:9-13.
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Helicobacter pylori Test-and-Treat Strategy for Dyspepsia
- July 15, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
The optimal approach for uninvestigated dyspepsia is highly controversial. There have been mixed results from meta-analyses of the efficacy of Helicobacter pylori-eradication treatment and . . .- Covering:
- Manes G et al., BMJ 2003 May 24; 326:1118-21.
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Endoscopy for Dyspepsia Improves Patient Satisfaction
- May 28, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
The role of endoscopy for uninvestigated dyspepsia is controversial. Some argue that its cost precludes widespread use as an early strategy; others argue that the . . .- Covering:
- Rabeneck L et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2003 Mar; 57:295-9.
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Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Dyspepsia
- January 28, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
Dyspepsia is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting 25% to 40% of the population. Symptoms of dyspepsia may result from a variety of . . .- Covering:
- Lee YT et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2002 Dec; 56:842-8.
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Aspirin-Induced Dyspepsia and Altered Visceral Sensation
- January 14, 2003
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
Dyspepsia is a common side effect of aspirin therapy, but the etiology of this effect has not been described. Investigators in Germany and Australia performed . . .- Covering:
- Holtmann G et al., Gastroenterology 2002 Nov; 123:1451-8.
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Changing Epidemiology of H. pylori Infection Alters Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy for Dyspepsia
- October 16, 2002
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid.)
Dyspepsia is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints that patients present to physicians, but the term is imprecise and is used to describe a . . .- Covering:
- Ladabaum U et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2002 Aug; 16:1491-501.
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