Proton pump inhibitor

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Potassium Competitive Acid Blocker Better Than Proton Pump Inhibitor in Healing Higher Grades of Erosive Esophagitis

Potassium Competitive Acid Blocker Better Than Proton Pump Inhibitor in Healing Higher Grades of Erosive Esophagitis

Erosive esophagitis, a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is documented in 30% to 50% of GERD patients undergoing endoscopy. Current guidelines recommend proton

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Wireless pH Monitoring Is Better at 96 Hours Than 48 Hours in Patients With GERD Unresponsive to PPI Therapy

Wireless pH Monitoring Is Better at 96 Hours Than 48 Hours in Patients With GERD Unresponsive to PPI Therapy

A significant portion of patients with reflux-like symptoms do not have GERD and could potentially discontinue proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. Although wireless pH monitoring

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Expert Review Advises Personalized Approach to GERD Diagnosis and Treatment

Expert Review Advises Personalized Approach to GERD Diagnosis and Treatment

GERD, manifested by typical symptoms of heartburn as well as regurgitation and additional extraesophageal symptoms, such as chronic cough, sore throat, and globus sensation, affects

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Reflux Monitoring Can Reduce the Inappropriate Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients With GERD

Reflux Monitoring Can Reduce the Inappropriate Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients With GERD

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the main treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, 30% to 50% of patients with GERD fail to achieve adequate