Search results for "GERD"
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
Cyclic vomiting syndrome affects 42 per 100,000 Medicaid beneficiaries, study finds
Within 30 days of diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome, only 32% to 35% of adult patients had prescriptions for prophylactic treatment and 47% to 55% for acute treatment, according to an industry-funded study of U.S. claims databases.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/26/2.htm
26 Jan 2024
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