 Chronic kidney disease, CKD, is associated with a higher prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD. This study found that patients with CKD had a higher rate of GERD and its complications such as esophageal stricture and baritisophagus. Additionally, patients with early stage CKD had a higher prevalence and odds of developing these complications. This article was authored by Xiaoyang Wang, Zachary Wright, Eva Depattentacket, and others.