Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common clinical problem, affecting millions of
people worldwide. Patients are recognized by both classic and atypical symptoms. Acid …

The goal of this short review is to summarize recent data on gastrointestinal changes with
aging, focusing on gastrointestinal motility disorders, and mucosal variations. First of all, this …

Aspiration of the oropharyngeal or gastric contents by elderly persons often leads to lower
respiratory tract infections, such as aspiration pneumonia or pneumonitis. The existence of …

This article describes changes in the basic digestive functions (motility, secretion,
intraluminal digestion, absorption) that occur during aging. Elderly individuals frequently …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in the elderly. Patients often complain
of less severe or frequent heartburn than their younger cohorts, but because of prolonged …

Background & Aims: It has been postulated that nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) and
erosive reflux disease (ERD) are 2 distinct entities of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common upper gastrointestinal
disorder seen in the elderly. The worldwide incidence of GERD is increasing as the …

Practical relevance: Aged pets comprise a significant proportion of the small animal
veterinarian's patient population; in the USA, for example, it was estimated that over 20% of …

Objectives—To compare esophageal function in dogs with idiopathic laryngeal paralysis
(ILP) to age and breed matched controls; to determine if dysfunction is associated with …

As we enter the 21st century, the segment of the population that is the most rapidly
expanding is that comprised of individuals 85 yr of age and older. Dysfunctions of the …