Weight loss can lead to resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: a prospective intervention trial.

Singh, Mandeep, Lee, Jaehoon, Gupta, Neil, Gaddam, Srinivas, Smith, Bryan K., Wani, Sachin B., Sullivan, Debra K., Rastogi, Amit +3 more·2013·Obesity
DOI 10.1002/oby.20279

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