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Trends in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as Measured by the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/22/09

Friedenberg FK et al. – The frequency of ambulatory visits in the United States for gastroesophageal reflux disease increased significantly between 1995 and 2006. The use of PPI therapy is increasing even more substantially. Older age, female gender, and use of calcium channel blockers were associated with a higher frequency of GERD visits. Health–care utilization for this disorder is increasing perhaps due to ever–increasing epidemic of obesity.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Might Cause Esophagitis Through a Cytokine-Mediated Mechanism Rather Than Caustic Acid Injury
Gastroenterology, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients and its relation to ventilator-associated pneumonia
Critical Care, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Gastroesophageal Junction Pressure Changes Act to Prevent Gastroesophageal and Esophagopharyngeal Reflux during Apneic Episodes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Evaluating outcomes of endoscopic full-thickness plication for gastroesophageal reflux disease with impedance monitoring
Surgical Endoscopy, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 67%

The Size of the Esophageal Hiatus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Pathophysiology: Outcome of Intraoperative Measurements
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 10/01/09 Relevance Score: 67%