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January 15, 2018
                			
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				Drugs for GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease
January 15, 2018 (Issue: 1538)
				Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most
frequent GI condition encountered in the outpatient
setting; it affects about 20% of the US population.
Heartburn and regurgitation are the classic symptoms
of GERD.
        			
        			
					
					
				
        			
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