Gerd
VIDEO: Consider sleep quality, ‘next-day functioning’ in patients with nocturnal heartburn
In this Healio video, David A. Johnson, MD, MACG, FASGE, MACP, reminds physicians to ask patients with nocturnal heartburn or GERD about associated sleep disturbances, which can negatively affect “next-day functioning” and quality of life.
Mepolizumab improves outcomes in patients with asthma, related comorbidities
Outcomes improved for patients with severe asthma who took mepolizumab regardless of their other comorbidities, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
World Trade Center firefighters using inhaled medication, steroids at risk for GERD
HONOLULU — Use of short-acting beta agonists and steroids each raised the likelihood for gastroesophageal reflux disease among firefighters exposed to 9/11 particulate matter, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
VIDEO: ‘Diet re-emerging’ as valuable tool for managing symptoms of GI disorders
In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, highlighted the growing recognition that diet, specifically tailored nutrition interventions, can play a crucial role in the management of several gastrointestinal disorders.
Current, past menopausal hormone therapy use linked to GERD
Past or current use of menopausal hormone therapy is significantly associated with GERD among postmenopausal women, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
GERD linked to nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease development
Patients with GERD experienced more incidences of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease than patients without GERD, according to study results published in CHEST.
Proton pump inhibitors improve survival in systemic sclerosis-associated ILD
The use of proton pump inhibitors improves overall and progression-free survival in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Causal links found between GERD, asthma, atopic dermatitis
Genetic variants related to GERD heightened risks for both asthma and atopic dermatitis by 21%, according to study results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Adults with asthma experience more nonrespiratory diseases than those without asthma
Adults with asthma experienced more nonrespiratory diseases and multimorbidity than adults without asthma, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Infant exposure to acid-suppressive medications linked to modest asthma risk
Researchers found no association between prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications and risk for allergic diseases in children, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.