Search results for "GERD"
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
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
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for nocturnal heartburn, regurgitation
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for nocturnal heartburn and regurgitation. She has a 5-year history of gastroesophageal reflux disease. She takes omeprazole every day 30 minutes before breakfast. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/25/4.htm
25 Aug 2023
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
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for gallstone pancreatitis
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate management for a 40-year-old woman who was hospitalized 3 days ago with gallstone pancreatitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/21/4.htm
21 Apr 2023
Spotlight on new tech in Barrett's esophagus
A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association and a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on new technologies to detect Barrett's esophagus and Barrett's neoplasia.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/22/5.htm
22 Jul 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Dysphagia to solid foods
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform in a 57-year-old patient with dysphagia to solid foods, weight loss, and a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/25/4.htm
25 Mar 2022