Publications by authors named "J Labenz"
In Germany, there are no uniform hospital standards for the transparent calculation of medical staffing requirements in hospitals. This is particularly true for outpatient services.The ALGK conducted a member survey via the link https://de.
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- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the primary treatment for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), but many patients experience persistent symptoms despite using them, termed PPI-refractory GERD.
- There is a lack of specific guidelines for managing these patients, leading to prolonged ineffective treatment or premature discontinuation, often without proper assessment of their dissatisfaction.
- The article suggests that rather than relying solely on PPI response, the focus should be on determining if the symptoms are indeed caused by GERD, and it reviews both traditional and new surgical options for treating those with PPI-refractory GERD.
Background & Aims: Data on the association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and hepatic encephalopathy (HE) are conflicting, and data from multicentre studies are scarce. The aim of this study was to dissect the potential association between PPI use and minimal (MHE) and overt HE (OHE).
Methods: Data from patients with cirrhosis recruited at seven centres across Europe and the US were analysed.