Recognising nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) as a distinct presentation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) has been one of the most important developments in the field of GORD. Therapeutic modalities still focus on acid suppression for the management of heartburn, GORD and NERD. However, there is growing recognition that other therapeutic treatments should be considered for NERD. (C) Medpharm
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Free State Univ, Dept Internal Med, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Univ Hosp Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein, South AfricaFree State Univ, Dept Internal Med, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Royal Adelaide Hosp, Dept Gastrointestinal Med, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaRoyal Adelaide Hosp, Dept Gastrointestinal Med, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia