The effect of metabolic risk factors on the natural course of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Journal
Gut
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
2
Pages
174
Date Issued
2009-02
Author(s)
Yen A.M.-F.
Tai, J J
Lin J.-T.
Abstract
The effect of metabolic risk factors on the natural course of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), which remains elusive, was quantified.
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Other Subjects
aged; article; disease classification; disease course; female; gastroesophageal reflux; human; major clinical study; male; metabolic syndrome X; priority journal; probability; remission; risk factor; scoring system; screening; smoking; stomach erosion; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Chi-Square Distribution; Disease Progression; Esophagus; Female; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Humans; Male; Markov Chains; Metabolic Syndrome X; Middle Aged; Models, Biological; Obesity; Prospective Studies; Risk; Risk Factors; Sex Factors; Smoking; Time Factors
Publisher
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
Type
journal article