EFTP Improves Quality of Life in Patients With PPI-Dependent GERD
Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of endoscopic full-thickness fundoplication in patients with GERD.
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Guidelines Updated for Barrett Esophagus Diagnosis, Management
The authors recommend that dysplasia of any grade detected on BE biopsies be confirmed by a second pathologist who has expertise in gastrointestinal pathology.
Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease: Prevalence and Characteristics
What characterizes the progressive fibrosing ILD phenotype, and what baseline factors associated with this phenotype may help guide clinical decision making?
Dupilumab Gets Priority Review for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Aged 12 Years and Older
Dupilumab is an interleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist.
Vonoprazan NDA Submitted for Erosive Esophagitis
The application is supported by data from the pivotal phase 3 PHALCON-EE trial which compared the efficacy and safety of vonoprazan to lansoprazole in patients with erosive esophagitis.
Sleep Position May Impact Nighttime Acid Reflux
Investigators assessed the impact of different sleep positions on the incidence of nocturnal acid reflux.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients With Severe Asthma
Are patients with asthma more susceptible to the effects of acid reflux due to the epithelial dysfunction that is associated with asthma?
Water Jelly Ingestion Is Beneficial for Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Patients With Moderate to Severe Dysphagia
Investigators assessed the efficacy of water jelly ingestion for rehabilitation and aspiration prevention in older patients with moderate to severe dysphagia.
FDA Denies Approval of Novel Budesonide Formulation for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
The FDA stated that the application could not be approved in its present form and recommended an additional clinical study.
Rosacea Linked to Increased Prevalence of Upper GI Disorders
A novel study investigates the relationship between rosacea and GI disorders, particularly those of the upper GI tract.
Low Rate of Symptomatic GERD Found After Successful H Pylori Eradication
Investigators assessed clinical predictors and the timing associated with development of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease following H pylori infection eradication.
Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer Diagnoses Decreased During Pandemic
New diagnoses of Barrett esophagus (BE) and esophageal cancer decreased during COVID-19, along with endoscopic ablation therapy.
Patient Demographics and Variation in Care Among Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Investigators assessed the frequency of endoscopic monitoring in children with eosinophilic esophagitis and its relationship with certain demographic factors.
Bile Reflux: Clinical Considerations
Biliary reflux is difficult, yet important, to distinguish from acid reflux, in order to ensure proper treatment for these patients.
Topical Corticosteroids May Induce Histologic Remission in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of topical corticosteroids compared with placebo for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
Distinguishing Eosinophilic Esophagitis From GERD in Pediatric Patients
Researchers evaluated whether esophageal basal cell nuclear morphology can be used to distinguish between eosinophilic esophagitis and GERD in pediatric patients.
Tezepelumab Granted Orphan Drug Status for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Tezepelumab is a first-in-class human monoclonal antibody that works by blocking thymic stromal lymphopoietin.
Proton Pump Inhibitors, Antiglaucoma Meds Linked to Dry Eye
Despite prior suspicion, the review shows no link between dry eye disease and antidepressants or antihypertensives.
Risk of Chronic Otitis Media With Effusion Up in GERD Patients
Researchers conducted a retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study using data from the Korea National Health Insurance Service.
Role of Gastroprotective, Promotility Agents in SSc-Interstitial Lung Disease
Do gastroprotective and promotility agents prevent incident interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis?
Hypervigilance and Symptom-Specific Anxiety in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Investigators assessed the presence and predictive relationship of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
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