2019
Randomized Trial of Medical versus Surgical Treatment for Refractory Heartburn
Spechler SJ, Hunter JG, Jones KM, Lee R, Smith BR, Mashimo H, Sanchez VM, Dunbar KB, Pham TH, Murthy UK, Kim T, Jackson CS, Wallen JM, von Rosenvinge EC, Pearl JP, Laine L, Kim AW, Kaz AM, Tatum RP, Gellad ZF, Lagoo-Deenadayalan S, Rubenstein JH, Ghaferi AA, Lo WK, Fernando RS, Chan BS, Paski SC, Provenzale D, Castell DO, Lieberman D, Souza RF, Chey WD, Warren SR, Davis-Karim A, Melton SD, Genta RM, Serpi T, Biswas K, Huang GD. Randomized Trial of Medical versus Surgical Treatment for Refractory Heartburn. New England Journal Of Medicine 2019, 381: 1513-1523. PMID: 31618539, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1811424.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPPI-refractory heartburnActive medical treatmentMedical treatmentTreatment successGastroenterology clinicSurgical treatmentProton pump inhibitor treatmentMultichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoringMedical groupGastroesophageal reflux diseaseFrequent clinical problemMinority of patientsHealth Related QualityImpedance-pH monitoringMultiple potential causesFunctional heartburnRefractory heartburnVisceral hypersensitivityAntireflux surgeryGastroesophageal refluxReflux diseaseUnderwent endoscopyEsophageal manometryPrimary outcomeEsophageal biopsies
2009
Endoscopy of the esophagus in gastroesophageal reflux disease: are we losing sight of symptoms? Another perspective
Sharma P, Chey W, Hunt R, Laine L, Malfertheiner P, Wani S. Endoscopy of the esophagus in gastroesophageal reflux disease: are we losing sight of symptoms? Another perspective. Diseases Of The Esophagus 2009, 22: 461-466. PMID: 19191851, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2008.00934.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGERD-like symptomsSuppressive therapyReflux diseaseAcid suppressive therapyErosive reflux diseaseProspective multicenter studyCommon chronic disorderPrimary care physiciansPrimary care settingSymptom-based classificationSymptom-based diagnosisHuge economic burdenInternational Consensus GroupErosive esophagitisGERD patientsTroublesome symptomsEmpiric trialPartial responseComplete responseCare physiciansImpaired qualityMulticenter studyBarrett's esophagusChronic disorders
2008
Tegaserod Treatment for Dysmotility-Like Functional Dyspepsia: Results of Two Randomized, Controlled Trials
Vakil N, Laine L, Talley NJ, Zakko SF, Tack J, Chey WD, Kralstein J, Earnest DL, Ligozio G, Cohard-Radice M. Tegaserod Treatment for Dysmotility-Like Functional Dyspepsia: Results of Two Randomized, Controlled Trials. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2008, 103: ajg2008383. PMID: 18616658, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.01953.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDysmotility-like functional dyspepsiaFunctional dyspepsiaSatisfactory symptom reliefTegaserod treatmentSymptom reliefDaily severity scoresPlacebo-controlled trialSevere baseline symptomsHelicobacter pylori statusTrial 2Trial 1Percentage of daysEarly satietyIdentical multicenterPostprandial fullnessStudy discontinuationAbdominal discomfortControlled TrialsMedication usePylori statusSeverity scoreReceptor agonistBaseline symptomsTegaserodClinical implications
2002
Helicobacter pylori eradication does not worsen quality of life related to reflux symptoms: a prospective trial
Laine L, Dhir V. Helicobacter pylori eradication does not worsen quality of life related to reflux symptoms: a prospective trial. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2002, 16: 1143-1148. PMID: 12030957, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2002.01267.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-PyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazolesAdultAmoxicillinAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Ulcer AgentsBreath TestsClarithromycinDrug Therapy, CombinationDyspepsiaFemaleGastroesophageal RefluxHelicobacter InfectionsHumansLansoprazoleMaleMiddle AgedOmeprazolePenicillinsProspective StudiesQuality of LifeUreaConceptsGastro-oesophageal reflux diseaseQuality of lifeH. pylori therapyPylori therapyReflux diseaseH. pyloriSymptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux diseaseHelicobacter pylori eradicationHelicobacter pylori therapyPopulation of patientsEnd of therapyUrea breath testReflux symptomsPylori eradicationTriple therapyProspective trialEndoscopic biopsyPrimary complaintProspective studyLife QuestionnaireBreath testPatientsTherapyMonthsSymptoms