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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

ACG guideline updates recommendations on diagnosis, management of GERD

Proton-pump inhibitors remain a standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite increased scrutiny of side effects, although new treatments are emerging, the guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) stated.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2021

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