Methods A literature review of the PubMed database from July 2002 to July 2012 was
performed to identify all articles published on the prevalence of dysphagia. Terms for …

AIM: To investigate whether there is a link between diabetes mellitus (DM) and
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS: We conducted a systematic search of …

Methods The incidence of GERD as well as several variables were evaluated during an 11-
year period. Explorys was used to evaluate datasets at a “Universal” and Healthcare system …

Importance The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has rapidly increased during the past
several years. However, concern remains about risks associated with their long-term use in …

Background Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is thought to become more
prevalent with age. Aim To assess systematically how age affects the prevalence of GERD …

Background Despite the high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), its
risk factors are still a subject of controversy. This is probably due to inadequate distinction …

Objective: We aimed at summarizing current evidence about mechanisms for potentially
harmful effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Methods: A Pubmed search was performed …

Recent data report that the incidence of peptic ulcer is decreasing in the general population;
conversely, the rates of gastric and duodenal ulcer hospitalization and mortality remain very …

Background Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) are extensively prescribed in older patients.
However, little information is available on factors associated to PPI prescribing patterns …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are highly effective in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal
acid-related conditions and are fast becoming one of the most frequently prescribed …