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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often referred to as reflux or acid reflux and commonly presents as chronic heartburn. GERD affects a significant percentage of the US population, and has been shown to have a substantial impact on quality of life. Thus, GERD has considerable clinical and economic implications for the practicing physician. Medscape's GERD Resource Center is a collection of the latest medical news and clinical information on this disease entity and its complications.

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thumbnailExpert Column - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Special Considerations in Older Patients
Reflux is at least as common -- and perhaps more common -- in older populations. Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, explores the issues. (3/16/06)
thumbnailHeartburn Severity Does Not Predict Disease Severity in Patients With Erosive Esophagitis
This article analyzes data from 5 clinical trials to investigate the relationship between the baseline severity of heartburn and the baseline severity of EE.
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Abnormal Histology Persists in Infants With GERD
Apr 3, 2006 - Although most infants with gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD) with esophagitis will experience an improvement in symptoms after 1-year follow-up, abnormal esophageal histology persists, according to the results of a study that examined the natural history of this disorder.
Wireless PH Monitoring Helps Detect GERD in Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Patients
Endoscopic Treatments Resolve Symptoms of GERD
Therapies for Reducing Gastric Acid Linked to Increased Risk of Clostridium difficile
Reflexes That Protect Airway From Reflux Vary With Sleep Stage
CME FDA Approvals: Zegerid Chewable, OsmoPrep, Tasmar
Latest From the Literature
thumbnailComparison of Oral Omeprazole and Intravenous Cimetidine in Reducing Complications of Duodenal Peptic Ulcer
GI bleeding is a common problem in gastroenterology and its most common etiology is peptic ulcer disease, which accounts for 50% of cases.
from BMC Gastroenterol. 2006;6.
Viewpoint: GERD Therapies Unproven for Chronic Cough
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 02/27/2006

Expert Column
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Special Considerations in Older Patients
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posed 03/16/2006
Risk Factors for Nighttime Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 01/10/2006
Acid Suppression in the Perioperative Setting
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 11/09/2005
Atypical Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
from Medscape General Medicine, Posted 10/27/2005
Sleep and Gastroesophageal Reflux
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 06/09/2005
Pharmacology of PPIs--Therapeutic Implications
from Medscape Gatroenterology, Posted 03/18/2005
Acid Suppression in the Critically Ill Patient: An Evidence-Based Medicine Approach
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 12/14/2004
Rationale for the Therapeutic Benefits of Acid-Suppression Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 09/14/2004

Practice Guidelines
CME American Gastroenterological Association Updates Dyspepsia Guidelines
from Medscape Medical News, Posted 11/03/2005
Surgical Treatment of Reflux Esophagitis
from the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Patient Care Guidelines, 2002
Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
from the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, 2001

Conference Coverage
American College of Gastroenterology 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course
from October 28, 2005 - November 2, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii
Clinical Perspectives in Barrett's Esophagus: An Expert Interview With Prateek Sharma, MD
from Medscape Gastroenterology, Posted 11/08/2005
CME/CE Clinical Advances in Upper GI Functional Disorders
from American College of Gastroenterology 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course October 28, 2005 - November 2, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii
CME/CE GERD/Acid-Related Disorders
from American College of Gastroenterology 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course October 28, 2005 - November 2, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii
CME GERD/Acid-Related Disorders
from Digestive Disease Week 2005; May 14 - 19, 2005; Chicago, Illinois.
Ongoing Challenges in Barrett's Esophagus: An Expert Interview With Prateek Sharma, MD
from Digestive Disease Week 2005; May 14-19, 2005;Chicago, Illinois
Upper GI Disorders -- New Directions in the Management of Dyspepsia and GERD
from Digestive Disease Week 2005; May 14-19; Chicago, Illinois
Advances in the Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers
from the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2005 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, January 27 - 29, 2005, Hollywood, Florida

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