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The COST Action 253 is aiming to study high speed terrestrial (based on ATM technology) networks interconnected by non-GEO satellite constellations. The performance of these networks depends very much on the successful characterization and estimation of offered services and traffic loading, as well as on efficient management techniques for the integrated, terrestrial and space system. In the co...

BACKGROUND With the introduction of laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) along with the increasing efficacy of modern medical treatment, a direct comparison is warranted. The 3-year interim results of a randomised study comparing both the efficacy and safety of LARS and esomeprazole (ESO) are reported. METHODS LOTUS is an open, parallel-group mul...