Search results for "GERD"
Experts debate management of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
In the latest “Beyond the Guidelines” feature from Annals of Internal Medicine, a primary care practitioner and a gastroenterologist discuss a 68-year-old woman who has reported a burning sensation in her chest and throat at night over the past few weeks.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/12/20/7.htm
20 Dec 2024
In the Clinic: Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A recent article provided an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as information on improving practice.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/08/23/5.htm
23 Aug 2024
Adding baclofen may improve GERD symptoms, but long-term use may increase side effects
Add-on therapy with baclofen reduced reflux symptoms among patients with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but prolonged use led to an increased incidence of side effects and failed to effectively reduce acid reflux occurrence, a review found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for gastroesophageal reflux disease
A 55-year-old man is evaluated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He has a 20-year history of GERD, which is well controlled with medication, and is an active smoker. Following a physical exam and finding of a chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/22/4.htm
22 Dec 2023
Score validated to assess patients with laryngeal symptoms for risk of GERD
In a study of 856 adults with chronic laryngeal symptoms, researchers created and validated a risk score, called COuGH RefluX, that is 79% sensitive and 81% specific for identifying gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/23/2.htm
23 Feb 2024
Spotlight on psychological factors and GERD
Studies published in the past month found a relationship between psychological factors, including anxiety and depression, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/28/5.htm
28 Jul 2023
Guidance offered on management of extraesophageal GERD
The clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association was based on a review of the evidence and expert opinion regarding extraesophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/21/2.htm
21 Apr 2023
Spotlight on cancer and GERD
One study found low risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while another showed that antireflux surgery did not appear to decrease cancer risk among patients with Barrett's esophagus.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/22/5.htm
22 Sep 2023
Sessions from ACG 2020 tackled persistent GERD, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
Coverage of the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting in the February ACP Internist and ACP Hospitalist offered advice on managing patients with persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and recognizing acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/26/6.htm
26 Feb 2021
Spotlight on PCABs in H. pylori
A recent study compared a potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) with a proton-pump inhibitor for Helicobacter pylori infection, and a meta-analysis and clinical practice update offered guidance on optimal use of drugs in the PCAB class for H. pylori.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/09/27/5.htm
27 Sep 2024