Clinical course of laryngo-respiratory symptoms in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease during routine
BACKGROUND: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be associated with laryngo-respiratory symptoms (LRS) such as chronic cough, asthma or laryngeal symptoms. More»
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Background: The growing use of imaging procedures in the United States has raised concerns about exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation in the general population. Methods: We identified 952,420 nonelderly adults (between 18 and 64 More»
Use and impact of early endoscopy in elderly patients with peptic ulcer hemorrhage: a population-bas
Background: Upper endoscopy performed within 1 day of presentation, or early endoscopy, has been proposed as an intervention to improve the efficiency and outcomes of care for patients with peptic ulcer hemorrhage. However, the More»
Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects 170 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of cirrhosis in North America. Although the recommended treatment for chronic infection involves a 48-week course of peginterferon--2b More»
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with gastric cancer, but the effect of eradication treatment on gastric cancer risk is not well defined. Purpose: To determine whether H. pylori eradication treatment can reduce More»
