We have updated both the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the Canadian
Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) guidelines on dyspepsia in a joint ACG/CAG …

A numerically important group of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders have
chronic symptoms that can be attributed to the gastroduodenal region. Based on the …

Background & aims Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common
gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, affecting about 10% of the general population globally. The …

OBJECTIVES A globally acceptable definition and classification of gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) is desirable for research and clinical practice. The aim of this initiative was …

Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is most commonly associated with Helicobacter
pylori infection and the use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of the diagnosis of gastro-
oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) by the Reflux Disease Questionnaire (RDQ), family …

Dyspepsia is a chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen;
patients with predominant or frequent (more than once a week) heartburn or acid …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Economics Committee. The paper was …

Aim: To examine the prevalence of functional dyspepsia in the general population, and to
evaluate the natural history/clinical course of patients with functional dyspepsia. Methods …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease refers to reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus
leading to oesophagitis, reflux symptoms sufficient to impair quality of life, or long-term …