Publications by authors named "Hong-Zhou Zuo"
Scand J Gastroenterol
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent studies suggest that physical activity may help prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus (BE), but the exact relationship is not well understood.
- Researchers used Mendelian randomization to analyze data from the UK Biobank and other sources, linking physical activity to GERD/BE outcomes.
- Findings indicate that while strenuous exercise appears to reduce the risk of GERD/BE, certain occupational activities like heavy physical labor and shift work increase the risk, highlighting the importance of workplace health measures.
