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DDW Prevalence of GERD is 4 Times Higher Among People With IBS In meta-analysis, the strength of the association depended on the definition of irritable bowel syndrome.
Medscape Medical News, May 20, 2012
Milk Challenge May Help Define GERD in Allergic Children Some children with cow's milk allergy may also have gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with the condition, and cow's milk challenge may help in diagnosis.
Reuters Health Information, May 14, 2012

Meta-Analysis Shows Link Between GI Symptoms and Rising BMI
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2012
Doubled Rabeprazole Dose Increases Refractory Esophagitis Cure
Reuters Health Information, April 13, 2012
Alert FDA Approves Implantable Device for Refractory GERD
FDA Approvals, March 22, 2012
Hiatal Hernia Difficult to Diagnose Without Surgery
Medscape Medical News, February 15, 2012

GERD Perspectives

GERD and Asthma in Kids: Any Connection? This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings do not support any causal role for gastroesophageal reflux disorder in children with uncontrolled asthma.
Faculty of 1000, May 25, 2012
Asking the Right Questions, Choosing the Right Tests As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Gastroenterological Association created a list: "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question." Dr. David Johnson offers commentary.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 20, 2012

Do PPIs Help in Childhood Asthma? Finally, an Answer
Medscape Pediatrics, March 27, 2012
New Year in Obesity: Better Strategies and Bad Knees
Medscape Internal Medicine, January 27, 2012
Should All IPF Patients Be Treated for GERD?
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, January 23, 2012
Top 5 Pediatric Viewpoints of 2011
Medscape Pediatrics, January 5, 2012

Journals

The Burden of GERD on Health-related Quality of Life
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 31, 2012
Non-erosive Reflux Disease: Predicting the Efficacy of PPIs
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, May 16, 2012
Gaviscon vs Omeprazole in the Treatment of Moderate GERD
BMC Gastroenterology, May 15, 2012
The Effect of Baclofen in Patients With GERD
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 3, 2012
Prevalence of GERD in Diabetics With Hypoadiponectinemia
Nutrition and Metabolism, April 25, 2012

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