Korean J Gastroenterol.  2023 Nov;82(5):265-267. 10.4166/kjg.2023.126.

Effects of a Novel Electronic Positional Therapy with Wearable Device on Nocturnal Gastroesophageal Reflux

• Nam SJ

• KMID: 2548498
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2023.126

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