Background: The real size of the gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) population not responding to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy has still not been fully elucidated. Causes of PPI refractoriness include incorrect diagnosis and lack of adherence to therapy, in terms of incorrect dosage and timing. Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of...
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2018 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: April 14, 2023
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2017 (v1)Publication
Background: Several studies have shown that patients with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) are less responsive to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) than those with erosive disease as they belong to different subgroups, in whom factors other than acid can trigger symptoms. Aim: To evaluate whether combined therapy (mucosal protection plus acid...
Uploaded on: April 14, 2023