The advent of powerful acid-suppressive drugs, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), has
revolutionized the management of acid-related diseases and has minimized the role of …

Background Functional dyspepsia (FD or non‐ulcer dyspepsia) is defined as continuous or
frequently recurring epigastric pain or discomfort for which no organic cause can be found …

Background Functional dyspepsia (FD) is one of the most common conditions in clinical
practice. In spite of its prevalence, FD is associated with major uncertainties in terms of its …

Background Functional dyspepsia (FD) is one of the more common functional disorders, with
a prevalence of 10–20%. It affects the gastrointestinal tract. Methods This article is based on …

Introduction: The introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) into clinical practice has
greatly improved our therapeutic approach to acid-related diseases for their efficacy and …

We note with interest two recent publications in Gut regarding alterations to the gut
microbiome in individuals on proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. 1 2 With PPI use, both …

The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal barrier is continuously exposed to noxious toxins, reactive
oxygen species, microbes, and drugs, leading to the development of inflammatory, erosive …

Abstract Background and Aim: Environmental factors such as food, lifestyle and prevalence
of Helicobacter pylori infection are widely different in Asian countries compared with the …

Background Functional dyspepsia (FD), a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, is
defined by the R ome III criteria as symptoms of epigastric pain or discomfort (prevalence in …

Objective Purging behaviors, including self‐induced vomiting, laxative abuse, and diuretic
abuse, are present across many of the eating disorders. Here we review the major medical …