摘要
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been an area of active research in the Asia-Pacific region in the recent years. This article outlines some of the interesting research findings. It comprises three parts. The first part dealt with recent data on the changing epidemiology of GERD in Asia.The second part summarized published studies on the relationship between GERD and Helicobacter pylori, relevant to the Asia-Pacific region. The last part discussed some of the recent advances in the treatment of GERD.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)has been an area of active research in the Asia-Pacific region in the recent years.This article outlines some of the interesting research findings.It comprises three parts.The first part dealt with recent data on the changing epidemiology of GERD in Asia. The second part summarized published studies on the relationship between GERD and Helicobacter pylori,relevant to the Asia-Pacific region.The last part discussed some of the recent advances in the treatment of GERD.
