Search results for "GERD"
Endoscopic eradication therapy plus reflux control associated with decreased Barrett's recurrence rates
Standard reflux management protocol involved initial consultation that emphasized reflux control and proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) adherence, initiation or continuation of PPI therapy as described, medication reconciliation and assessment or remediation of PPI adherence at each study visit, and on-treatment reflux testing.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/24/2.htm
24 Feb 2017
MKSAP quiz: 3-week history of substernal chest pain
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate next step in management for a 60-year-old woman with dull, nonradiating pain that is unrelated to activities.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/26/4.htm
26 May 2017
MKSAP quiz: 4-month history of dysphagia
This month's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 54-year-old man with a 4-month history of intermittent, nonprogressive solid-food dysphagia and a long-standing history of heartburn that has been well-controlled for the past 5 years with daily proton-pump inhibitors.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/23/4.htm
23 Jun 2017
GERD recurrence appears common after laparoscopic antireflux surgery
Researchers in Sweden performed a population-based cohort study using national databases to determine recurrence risk in 2,655 patients who had antireflux surgery between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 31, 2014.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/22/1.htm
22 Sep 2017
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up after ED visit for gallstones
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate follow-up for a 41-year-old woman who was diagnosed with gallstones after an ED visit 1 week ago.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/22/4.htm
22 Dec 2017
Proton-pump inhibitor recalled
One lot of pantoprazole sodium for injection (40 mg per vial) was recalled in December.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/26/6.htm
26 Jan 2018
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for long-term heartburn
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate next step in management for a 70-year-old man who has had heartburn for 7 years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2018
MKSAP quiz: History of heartburn
This month's quiz asks readers to evaluate a patient with heartburn that awakens him at night and is not completely relieved by over-the-counter antacids.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/25/4.htm
25 May 2018
MKSAP quiz: Follow-up for persistent heartburn, chronic cough
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate next diagnostic test for a 35-year-old man with persistent heartburn and chronic cough who takes pantoprazole twice daily for a one-year history of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/02/22/4.htm
22 Feb 2019
MKSAP quiz: Long-term management of GERD
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the next step in management for a 75-year-old woman with longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a new diagnosis of osteopenia.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2019