Systematic review: the impact of gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease on work productivity

Abstract

SUMMARY BackgroundGastro-oesophageal reflux disease has wide-ranging effects on patients' lives.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) prevalence and related risk factors in north of Iran

“…Multiple risk factors were identified for GERD; however, there is no general consensus regarding some risk factors particularly age, gender and alcohol consumption [10][11][12][13]. In one study in Iran the association between GERD and spouse GERD history was also reported [14].…”

Intercellular Space Volume Is Mainly Increased in the Basal Layer of Esophageal Squamous Epithelium in Patients with GERD

“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common medical condition in Western societies, with 30% of adults suffering from heartburn at least once a month [1,2]. GERD is currently defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of gastric content causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications [3].…”

Endoscopic full-thickness plication for the treatment of GERD: Five-year long-term multicenter results

“…people with GERD have lower health-related quality-oflife scores than subjects with other chronic illnesses such as angina and heart failure [4,5].…”