Upper GI Tract
Conference Coverage
Updated systematic review of aspirin primary prevention shows benefits, risks
Conference Coverage
Novel molecular panel found to aid in eosinophilic gastritis diagnosis
SAN DIEGO – This marks the first study on molecular diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic gastritis by use of...
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Coffee, tea, and soda all up GERD risk
SAN DIEGO – Clarity about beverages and GERD comes from a large prospective study.
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Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia
SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.
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Treatment-resistant GERD reported by more than half of patients
SAN DIEGO – Research is needed into the high rates of PPI-refractory GERD.
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Immunostaining boosts pathologists’ accuracy in Barrett’s esophagus
SAN DIEGO – Current guidelines recommend expert evaluation of biopsies that show dysplasia, but exact determination of expert review status had...
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Button batteries that pass to the stomach may warrant rapid endoscopic removal
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Report card may foretell achalasia surgery outcomes
BALTIMORE – A report card that evaluates multiple variables after myotomy for achalasia may provide a more accurate picture of outcomes than the...
From the AGA Journals
Look for functional esophageal disorders if GERD patients fail PPIs
Fully 75% of PPI nonresponders had concurrent functional heartburn or reflux hypersensitivity.
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Mucosal impedance contour rapidly distinguished GERD, non-GERD, and eosinophilic esophagitis
The device was safe and rapidly distinguished GERD from non-GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis.