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Acid Reflux Disease

Data on acid reflux disease described by researchers at Zhejiang University

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, February 3rd, 2008

In this recent article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, scientists in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To analyze the spectrum and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on presenting symptoms and endoscopic findings. A cross-sectional survey in a cluster random sample was conducted from November 2004 to June 2005 using a validated Chinese version Reflux Disease Questionnaire (RDQ) and other items recording the demographic characteristics and potential risk factors for GERD."

"Subjects were defined as having GERD symptoms according to the RDQ score (> 12). All subjects were endoscopied and the...

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