Point-of-Care Esophageal Mucosal Impedance Testing for Diagnosing GERD and EoE

G&H What useful information does esophageal mucosal impedance testing provide? MV Mucosal impedance (MI) testing assesses the integrity of the esophageal epithelium. Any condition that alters […]

Does Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection Pose a Risk to Patients With GERD?

G&H Are there any specific groups of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease that should be tested for Helicobacter pylori infection? NV There are two groups of […]

Potassium-Competitive Acid Blockers and Hypergastrinemia

G&H What is known about the effects of potassium-competitive acid blockers on gastrin levels? CS Potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs), like other antisecretory drugs (ie, proton pump […]

Novel Pharmacologic Approaches to Eosinophilic Esophagitis

G&H Could you provide a brief overview of the currently available and approved pharmacologic treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis? ES Current treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) include […]

On-Demand Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

G&H What are the benefits of transitioning to a noncontinuous dosing strategy, specifically on-demand therapy, for gastroesophageal reflux disease? RF On-demand therapy offers several advantages for […]

Does Eosinophilic Esophagitis Predispose to Achalasia?

G&H Currently, how is achalasia defined and viewed in relation to eosinophilic esophagitis? SS Traditionally, we have thought of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) primarily as a disease […]

Dermatologic Conditions That Can Involve the Esophagus

G&H What are the underlying etiologies of dermatologic conditions that can involve the esophagus? DK The underlying etiologies can be divided into several categories. The first […]

Is Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Technology Ready for Prime Time?

G&H What is the primary role of the functional lumen imaging probe for evaluation of esophageal motility disorders? DC To start with the title question, the […]