Heartburn – Why “Test and Treat” Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157
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English - January 27, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsLife Sciences Science Health & Fitness education faq medical primed Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Overview: Heartburn is a frequent complaint in primary care practices. The etiology is broad, from reflux to H. pylori infection and PUD. While many clinicians treat symptomatically, this may not lead to patient satisfaction. A recent network meta-analysis published in The BMJ, concluded that a ‘test and treat’ approach resulted in the lowest reports for patients to remain symptomatic at follow-up.
Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato