Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are the mainstay of treatment and symptomatic remission in GERD. Recently, PPI over-utilization has been a major concern due to associated increased risk of adverse events and unnecessary healthcare cost. Internal Medicine residents treat patients with GERD and prescribe a significant amount of PPI. However, very few studies have assessed [...]

Case Presentation: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder that is characterized by the backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as regurgitation and heartburn. While proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the mainstay of treatment, some patients experience refractory symptoms. Alternative therapeutic approaches of GERD may be warranted in these [...]

Background: Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is an idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia. The exact incidence, prevalence and pathogenesis are unknown. This retrospective study aims to reveal the prevalence of COP in hospitalized population and to investigate the odds ratio (OR) of COP in connective tissue disease (CTD) of interest including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus [...]