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2009 MAR 16 ... between 2002 and 2005 were matched to persons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; n=316) and to population controls (n=317). Information was collected using validated ... Institute.
Education Status Is Significantly Inversely Associated with BE Risk
A new diagnosis of BE is associated with alcohol types, and the effects ... The observed associations are independent of demographic and life-style factors that are related to choice of alcoholic beverages, including vitamin supplement use. In ...
2009 JUN 22 ... Independent predictors of habitual snoring included gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [odds ratio (OR), 2.19; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.19 to 4.02] and use of an ... with asthma. Our goal was to evaluate factors associated with habitual snoring and OSA risk in these patients."
"Patients with asthma were surveyed at specialty ...
2009 MAY 4 ... prevalence and riskfactors for overlaps between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a Korean population."
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2009 APR 13 ... with cigarette smoking, body mass index (BMI), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use varied by P53 ... According to recent research from the United States, "A number of riskfactors for esophageal and gastric cancers have emerged, yet little is known whether ...
2009 NOV 9 ... Latinos Historically, middle-aged white males with chronic gastroesophogeal reflux (GERD) have displayed the highest incidence of Barrett's Esophagus (BE). Given that Latinos ... cancer screening earlier, at age 45, rather than at age 50 as recommended to average risk patients. According to the ACG guideline, colonoscopy is the preferred strategy for ... reports Dr. Wong. "While we still must consider whether environmental and genetic factors play a role in these disparities, potential gaps in access to health care resources and ...
2009 SEP 14 ... hoarseness unless there are (a) signs or symptoms of gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD), such as heartburn or regurgitation, or (b) signs of inflammation of the larynx seen ... abnormal movement of the vocal cords, or abnormal tone of the vocal cord muscles. The risk of hoarseness may be reduced by preventive measures such as staying well-hydrated, ... Most, but not all, hoarseness is the result of benign underlying or self-limiting factors; however, clinicians should consider the possibility of a serious underlying condition ...
Subject: American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery
2009 APR 13 ... for genetic risk from monozygotic twin studies for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), there have been no documented genetic targets in GERD. In this edition of the Journal, ... disease is a mixture of inherited susceptibility and acquired exposure to environmental factors. Understanding gastrointestinal disease has indicated that germline adenomatous ...
2009 FEB 9 ... "Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined by either subjective complaints indicative of problematic gastroesophageal ... explores the interplay between pathophysiology and epidemiology by focusing on these riskfactors and their potential effect on GERD pathogenesis."
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2009 JUN 22 ... speculated to participate in the increased frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with osteoporosis. The present study provides further evidence that ... increases in lumbar kyphosis and number of vertebral fractures represent very important riskfactors for GERD in patients with osteoporosis," scientists writing in the journal ...
2009 JUN 1 ... measures of adiposity, and smoking among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Patients newly diagnosed with specialized intestinal metaplasia (SIM) (n = 197) were ... = 2.7, CI = 1.6-4.5; LSBE aOR = 3.9, CI = 1.9-8.1), and possibly Asian race. Increased risk of BE was observed with high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR, male high: = 0.9, female high: = ... to measure the relative risks of Barrett's esophagus (BE) associated with demographic factors, measures of adiposity, and smoking among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
2009 MAR 9 ... Taipei, Taiwan, "Although evidence suggests that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may interrupt sleep, the effects of symptomatic and endoscopically diagnosed GERD ... those with erosive esophagitis were more likely to have poor sleep quality. The risk increased with the severity of erosive changes (p=0.03). The present study highlights ... and duration, exercise amount, alcohol consumption, and smoking habits were recorded. Factors affecting sleep quality and sleep duration were revealed by a polytomous logistic ...
2009 JAN 26 ... a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (cases); they were matched to persons with GERD (without Barrett's esophagus) and to population controls. Subjects completed ... "High iron stores are a proposed modifiable risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma, but minimal human data exist. We evaluated whether ... support for the current hypothesis that high iron stores or a high iron intake are risk factors for Barrett's esophagus, a potential early event in the carcinogenic sequence for ...
2009 JUL 27 ... riskfactors and PPI responses were analysed. On-demand therapy and the relapse rate of GERD symptoms were investigated during a one-year follow-up. BMI >or=25 (OR 3.0, 95% CI ...
2009 APR 13 ... between 2002 and 2005 were matched to persons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; n = 316) and to population controls (n 317). We collected information using validated ... "Little is known about the effects of alcohol use and sociodemographics on the risk of Barrett's esophagus, a precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma. We evaluated the ... between alcohol use, alcohol type, sociodemographic profiles, other lifestyle factors, and the risk of Barrett's esophagus."
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2009 SEP 21 ... (4-12 weeks) for adults with symptomatic documented gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who fail to respond to conventional therapy1. "METOZOLV ... cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that is often irreversible. The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with the duration of treatment and the total ... bloating, early satiety, decreased appetite, heartburn and abdominal pain. Risk factors include diabetes, obesity, narcotics use, and Parkinson's disease.2 ...
2009 NOV 1 ... conducted a study "To compare the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in surfers versus nonsurfers who participate in other sports activities based on the ... surfers and 178 nonsurfers who participate in sports activities. Assessment of RiskFactors: Surfer or nonsurfer status, type of surfboard used, frequency of surfing, and ...
2009 JUN 15 ... People's Republic of China, "The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in China is lower than that in the Western countries, but appears to be increasing. The ... translations of the Reflux Disease Questionnaire and GERD Impact Scale. Potential riskfactors for GERD were examined by nested case-control analysis, using Cochran-Armitage ...
2009 FEB 2 ... the relationship between diagnoses of COPD and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in primary care," investigators in Madrid, Spain report.
"We used ... among the patients with GERD and control subjects. We also calculated the relative risk (RR) estimates of these diagnoses using the Mantel-Haenszel test. Risks associated with ... test. Risks associated with medication use, comorbidities, and demographic and lifestyle factors were examined using a nested case-control analysis. During the 5-year follow-up, the RR ...
2009 NOV 16 ... Medicine, Houston, TX, assessed the prevalence of bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) in 150 men and 150 women with OSA. Each group consisted of 50 Caucasians, 50 ... may cause a person to ingest caffeine, and this has also been associated with a high risk of bruxism." Through a retrospective chart review, Dr. Subramanian and his ... than women, such as snoring, loud grunting, and witnessed apneas." Other factors that might help explain the relationship between sleep apnea and teeth grinding include ...
