BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent acid‐
related disorder in Canada and is associated with significant impairment of health‐related …

There has been no published indepth systematic evaluation of the best approaches to
symptom evaluation in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). A two day international …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases inflict a heavy economic
burden. Although the burden is considerable, current and accessible information on the …

Background Although highly prevalent, little is known about the economic impact of
functional dyspepsia (FD). Aims To quantify FD patients' health care utilisation patterns and …

Background: Patient-rated symptom assessments are needed for evaluating the
effectiveness of medical treatments and for monitoring outcomes in gastroparesis. Objective …

Background & Aims: This study examined the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal (GI)
symptoms and symptom groupings and determined impact on disability days in a nationally …

Background: Patient‐based symptom assessments are necessary to evaluate the
effectiveness of medical treatments for gastroparesis. Aim: To summarize the development …

OBJECTIVES: Digestive diseases account for> 100 million ambulatory care visits annually in
the US Yet, comparatively less is known about the true burden of gastrointestinal (GI) …

Background Two types of reflux episodes have been identified: upright or daytime and
supine or nocturnal. The population-based prevalence of symptoms of nocturnal …

Background & Aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a prevalent disorder that often
requires long-term medical therapy or surgery. The United States Food and Drug …