Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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The AGA applauded the reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act into the 118th Congress as this bill would expand Medicare coverage for screening and treatment of obesity by health care providers specializing in obesity care.

More frequent and longer duration of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms correlated with greater risk for poor sleep quality in women, highlighting the importance of treating patients with GERD, according to data in JAMA Network Open.

In my more than 30-year career as a registered dietitian in gastroenterology, it has been exciting to see the role of dietitians in gastrointestinal conditions become validated and expanded upon, most markedly over the past 10 years.

The impact of dietary factors on GERD symptoms can vary among individuals. While there are general dietary recommendations that can be beneficial for many people with GERD, each person may have unique trigger foods and tolerances.

A correlation between asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease approached statistical significance in a retrospective observational study of 73 patients, researchers said.

WASHINGTON — A correlation between DeMeester scores and respiratory indicators approached statistical significance in patients with bronchodilator response and pathological gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Patients with GERD experienced more incidences of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease than patients without GERD, according to study results published in CHEST.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Among patients who underwent lung transplantation, laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication provided objective acid reflux control and preserved lung function and foregut motility, according to late-breaking data.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 1 in 5 people in the United States.; although common, the disease is often unrecognized and misunderstood, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders reported.