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GERD is associated with substantial
reductions in subjective well-being, lower work productivity, and increased
healthcare use. The GERD in the Asia Pacific Survey (GAPS) found that GERD had
a negative impact on well-being for 94% of respondents in terms of stress (68%
of respondents), restrictions to daily activities (50%), and reduced wor...
ADA Diabetes Care Journal:
Metformin
is the recommended first-line pharmacotherapy for patients with type 2 diabetes,
but most patients will ultimately require additional therapies to maintain
glycemic control.
Maintaining
intensive glucose control early in the disease process may lead to legacy
benefits that persist beyond the per...
PubMed Central: Published: July, 2021
Urticaria is a frequent, mast cell–driven disease that
presents with wheals, angioedema, or both. The lifetime prevalence for acute
urticaria is approximately 20%.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a common skin condition
characterized by the appearance of recurrent wheals and/or angioede...
PubMed Central: Published: July, 2021
Urticaria is a frequent, mast cell–driven disease that
presents with wheals, angioedema, or both. The lifetime prevalence for acute
urticaria is approximately 20%.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a common skin condition
characterized by the appearance of recurrent wheals and/or angioede...
A Systematic Review and
Meta-analysisGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive
disorder resulting from the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus that
is often accompanied by troublesome symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation,
or other extra-esophageal symptoms such as chest pain, chronic cough,
hoarseness or glob...
The Journal of Laryngology &
OtologyThyroidectomy
is one of the most common interventions in general and endocrine surgery for
patients with hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer.Post-operative
hypocalcaemia is a recognized complication of thyroid surgery. The most common cause of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia in hospitali...
TAKE-HOME MESSAGEAbout 80%
of pregnant women suffer from gestational reflux disease. Most
interventions are based on a “step-up” approach that begins with lifestyle
modifications. If the
symptoms persist despite lifestyle modification, a medical intervention can be
considered.
Antacids,
alginates and sucralfate are the first-line t...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
GERD is
the condition in which the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
results in symptoms and/or complications. GERD is defined b...
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
This review presents best practice
advice statements to help healthcare providers in the treatment of patients
with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
To optimize care and response,
diagnostic testing should be personalized and management should be tailored to
the ind...
From The Journal of Infectious Diseases and
The British Medical Journal:
Sepsis mortality has improved
following advancements in early recognition and standardized management, including
emphasis on early administration of appropriate antimicrobials. However,
guidance regarding antimicrobial duration in sepsis is surprisingly limited....
Take Home Messages:
Derangement in calcium homeostasis
is common in nephrotic syndrome (NS). It is asuumed that low serum total
calcium and vitamin D levels are due to loss of protein-bound calcium and
vitamin D. But it is unclear if free calcium and free vitamin D levels are
truly low.
The guideline is lacking with
regards to calci...
Proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications in the
world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper
gastrointestinal conditions, these agents are being used increasingly for
indications where their benefits are less certain.
PPI over prescription
imposes an economic cost and contri...
