A Global Evidence-Based Consensus Definition and Classification of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Accession number;06A0417265
Title;A Global Evidence-Based Consensus Definition and Classification of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Author; VAKIL NIMISH (Univ. Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health, Madison) VAKIL NIMISH (Marquette Univ. Coll. Of Health Sci., Wisconsin, Usa)
Journal Title;Ther Res
Journal Code:Y0681A
ISSN:0289-8020
VOL.27;NO.5;PAGE.(JA)796-804,(EN)805-812(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;REF.9
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;In summary, the strength of agreement was also very high, with the vast majority of the consensus group agreeing strongly, or with only minor reservations, with over 90% of the statements. Only the Barrett's classification led to some discussion and dissent; most of the other areas met with uniform consensus. This activity was sponsored by AstraZeneca Research & Development. In blind votes on bias and industry influence, 90% of the audience agreed that the voting process was fair and that they had a chance to input adequately, and 92% agreed that the sponsor had not in any way influenced their voting. (author abst.)