title: Does the evidence show that prokinetic agents are effective in healing esophagitis and improving symptoms of GERD?
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in affluent societies, and its prevalence is also on the rise in developing regions such as Southeast Asia.1 When heartburn and regurgitation are the dominant symptoms, a diagnosis of GERD can be made. Manzotti and colleagues report in Open Medicine the findings of a systematic review in which they evaluate the use of prokinetic agents in the treatment of reflux esophagitis.
authors.forename: Mirjam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Looijer-van Langen
authors.forename: Sander
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Veldhuyzen van Zanten