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General Interest Articles

1. Otitis media in adults as a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux.

Author: Sone M; Yamamuro Y; Hayashi H; Niwa Y; Nakashima T;
Institution: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan. michsone@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Journal: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jan;136(1):19-22.
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2. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in chronic laryngitis: prevalence and response to acid-suppressive therapy.

Author: Qua CS; Wong CH; Gopala K; Goh KL;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology, Facultu of Medicine, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Journal: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Feb 1;25(3):287-95.
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3. Pediatric surgeons and gastroesophageal reflux.

Author: Tovar JA; Luis AL; Encinas JL; Burgos L; Pederiva F; Martinez L; Olivares P;
Institution: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, 28046 Madrid, Spain. jatovar.hulp@salud.madrid.org
Journal: J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Feb;42(2):277-83.
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4. Management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease in primary care. Results from an observational study of 2,474 patients (AO).

Author: Jian R; Hassani Z; El Kebir S; Barthelemy P;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris.
Journal: Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2007 Jan;31(1):72-7.
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5. Sleep symptoms and gastroesophageal reflux.

Author: Chen CL; Robert JJ; Orr WC;
Institution: Department of Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and University School of Medicine, Hualien, Taiwan. harry.clchen@msa.hinet.net
Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Jan;42(1):13-7.
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6. Endoscopic pH monitoring for patients with suspected or refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Turner BG; Saltzman JR; Hua L; Maurer R; Feldman N; Carr-Locke DL; Burakoff R; Liu JJ;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Journal: Can J Gastroenterol. 2007 Nov;21(11):737-41.
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7. Night-time and daytime atypical manifestations of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: frequency, severity and impact on health-related quality of life.

Author: Dean BB; Aguilar D; Johnson LF; McGuigan JE; Orr WC; Fass R; Yan N; Morgenstern D; Dubois RW;
Institution: Cerner LifeSciences, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA. bdean@cerner.com
Journal: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Feb 15;27(4):327-37. Epub 2007 Nov 13.
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8. Objective measurement of work absence and on-the-job productivity: a case-control study of US employees with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Wahlqvist P; Brook RA; Campbell SM; Wallander MA; Alexander AM; Smeeding JE; Kleinman NL;
Institution: AstraZeneca R&D Molndal, Molndal, Sweden.
Journal: J Occup Environ Med. 2008 Jan;50(1):25-31.
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9. On-demand therapy is a valid strategy in GERD patients: pros and cons.

Author: Leodolter A; Penagini R;
Institution: Medical Department, Ev.-Jung-Stilling Hospital, Academic Hospital of the University of Bonn, Siegen, Germany.
Journal: Dig Dis. 2007;25(3):175-8.
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10. Lifestyle modification counseling in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Salyers WJ Jr; Mansour A; El-Haddad B; Golbeck AL; Kallail KJ;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS 67214, USA. wsalyers@kumc.edu
Journal: Gastroenterol Nurs. 2007 Jul-Aug;30(4):302-4.
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11. Association of heartburn during pregnancy with the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Bor S; Kitapcioglu G; Dettmar P; Baxter T;
Institution: Section of Gastroenterology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
Journal: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Sep;5(9):1035-9. Epub 2007 Jul 19.
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12. Role of endoscopy in the management of GERD.

Author: Lichtenstein DR; Cash BD; Davila R; Baron TH; Adler DG; Anderson MA; Dominitz JA; Gan SI; Harrison ME 3rd; Ikenberry SO; Qureshi WA; Rajan E; Shen B; Zuckerman MJ; Fanelli RD; VanGuilder T;
Institution
Journal: Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Aug;66(2):219-24.

13. Laryngeal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case-control study.

Author: Vaezi MF; Qadeer MA; Lopez R; Colabianchi N;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn, USA. Michael.vaezi@vanderbilt.edu
Journal: Am J Med. 2006 Sep;119(9):768-76.
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14. Nonacid reflux in patients with chronic cough on acid-suppressive therapy.

Author: Tutuian R; Mainie I; Agrawal A; Adams D; Castell DO;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, 29425, USA. tutuianr@musc.edu
Journal: Chest. 2006 Aug;130(2):386-91.
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15. A very low-carbohydrate diet improves gastroesophageal reflux and its symptoms.

Author: Austin GL; Thiny MT; Westman EC; Yancy WS Jr; Shaheen NJ;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. gaustin@unch.unc.edu
Journal: Dig Dis Sci. 2006 Aug;51(8):1307-12. Epub 2006 Jul 27.
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16. Presenting symptoms of nonerosive and erosive esophagitis in pediatric patients.

Author: Gupta SK; Hassall E; Chiu YL; Amer F; Heyman MB;
Institution: Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Dr, Room ROC 4210, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. sgupta@iupui.edu
Journal: Dig Dis Sci. 2006 May;51(5):858-63. Epub 2006 May 23.
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17. Therapy with gastric acidity inhibitors increases the risk of acute gastroenteritis and community-acquired pneumonia in children.

Author: Canani RB; Cirillo P; Roggero P; Romano C; Malamisura B; Terrin G; Passariello A; Manguso F; Morelli L; Guarino A;
Institution: Department of Pediatrics, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy. berni@unina.it
Journal: Pediatrics. 2006 May;117(5):e817-20.
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18. The effect of 1 week of continuous positive airway pressure treatment in obstructive sleep apnea patients with concomitant gastroesophageal reflux.

Author: Tawk M; Goodrich S; Kinasewitz G; Orr W; Tawk M; Goodrich S; Kinasewitz G; Orr W;
Institution: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 920 Stanton L. Young Blvd, WP 1310, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA. Maroun-tawk@ouhsc.edu
Journal: Chest. 2006 Oct;130(4):1003-8.
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19. Regression of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms using dietary supplementation with melatonin, vitamins and aminoacids: comparison with omeprazole.

Author: Pereira Rde S;
Institution: Depto. de Farmacia-Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av das Baraunas, 351/Campus Universitario, Bodocongo/Campina Grande-PB-Brazil-CEP 58109-753, Brazil. ricardodesouzapereira@yahoo.com.br
Journal: J Pineal Res. 2006 Oct;41(3):195-200.
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20. Treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux improves asthma symptoms in asthmatics.

Author: Eryuksel E; Dogan M; Golabi P; Sehitoglu MA; Celikel T;
Institution: Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. emeleryuksel@yahoo.com
Journal: J Asthma. 2006 Sep;43(7):539-42.
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21. Pulmonary aspiration shown by scintigraphy in gastroesophageal reflux-related respiratory disease.

Author: Ravelli AM; Panarotto MB; Verdoni L; Consolati V; Bolognini S;
Institution: Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology and Gastroenterology, University Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy. alberto_ravelli@yahoo.com
Journal: Chest. 2006 Nov;130(5):1520-6.
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22. National trends in the use of antireflux procedures for children.

Author: Lasser MS; Liao JG; Burd RS; Lasser MS; Liao JG; Burd RS;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA.
Journal: Pediatrics. 2006 Nov;118(5):1828-35.
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23. The relation between gastroesophageal reflux and respiratory symptoms in a population-based study: the Nord-Trondelag health survey.

Author: Nordenstedt H; Nilsson M; Johansson S; Wallander MA; Johnsen R; Hveem K; Lagergren J;
Institution: Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden. helena.nordenstedt@.ki.se
Journal: Chest. 2006 Apr;129(4):1051-6.
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24. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, acid suppression, and Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease.

Author: Thomson RM; Armstrong JG; Looke DF;
Institution: MBBS, Department of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Rd, Chermside, QLD, Australia. R.Thomson@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Journal: Chest. 2007 Apr;131(4):1166-72.
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25. Pretreatment endoscopy--pro & contra: endoscopy is needed before treatment in all patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Author: Pace F; Manes G; Conio M; Bianchi Porro G;
Institution: Dept. of Gastroenterology, L. Sacco University Hospital, Via G.B.Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy. cn.fapac@tin.it
Journal: Endoscopy. 2006 Mar;38(3):271-5.
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26. Analysis of illness behavior in patients after "failed" antireflux surgery.

Author: Hayden JD; Myers JC; Jamieson GG;
Institution: University of Adelaide Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Journal: Arch Surg. 2006 Mar;141(3):243-6.
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27. Determinants of long-term outcome of patients with reflux-related ear, nose, and throat symptoms.

Author: Poelmans J; Feenstra L; Tack J;
Institution: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Journal: Dig Dis Sci. 2006 Feb;51(2):282-8.
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28. Gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms and health-related quality of life in the adult general population--the Kalixanda study.

Author: Ronkainen J; Aro P; Storskrubb T; Lind T; Bolling-Sternevald E; Junghard O; Talley NJ; Agreus L;
Institution: Center for Family Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. jukka.ronkainen@fimnet.fi
Journal: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Jun 15;23(12):1725-33.
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29. An effective management regimen for laryngeal granuloma caused by gastro-esophageal reflux: combination therapy with suggestions for lifestyle modifications.

Author: Tsunoda K; Ishimoto S; Suzuki M; Hara M; Yamaguchi H; Sugimoto M; Takeuchi S; Nito T; Higo R; Saigusa H; Tsunoda A; Tayama N;
Institution: Department of Artificial Organs and Otolaryngology, National Institute of Sensory Organs, Tokyo, Japan. tsunodakoichi@kankakuki.go.jp
Journal: Acta Otolaryngol. 2007 Jan;127(1):88-92.
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