Obesity is associated with a range of disorders that might cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as increased abdominal pressure, impaired gastric emptying, and increased esophageal ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of very effective and generally safe medicines used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastric ulcers.But not everyone who ...

GERD accounts for a significant burden on primary care patients, in terms of work absenteeism and decreased productivity both while working (presenteeism) and in daily life. The costs to the local ...