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GERD: How Bariatric Surgery Impacts the Risk
To clarify the impact of two types of bariatric surgery on the risk of GERD, these investigators conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The findings suggest the need for more standardization of diagnostic and surgical practices.
Which Obesity Indices Can Best Predict GERD?
A new study from Taiwan recently identified several markers of obesity that may be associated with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), with one particularly notable exception.
Can Damage in the Upper Gut Lead to Parkinson’s Disease?
Accumulating evidence is pointing to the upper gastrointestinal tract as a source of Parkinson’s disease, with Helicobacter pylori emerging as a particular focus of interest.