Nearly a third of Americans get acid reflux regularly. Although it may be common, it's also dangerous if it progresses to Barrett's esophagus. A young dad from North Philadelphia knows how it can ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed.It often develops from GERD, causing symptoms like nausea, regurgitation, and ...

Long-term GERD, defined as five or more years, is the strongest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. Additional risk factors include male gender, age over 50, obesity ...

SAN DIEGO—Gastroenterologists have debated the best course of action for patients with Barrett’s esophagus for decades. Which is better for detecting early malignancy and preventing progression to ...

Bethesda, MD (May 17, 2024) — The American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of Barrett's Esophagus and Related ...

New research is exploring low-cost, non-invasive ways to diagnose Barrett's esophagus, a condition associated with deadly esophageal cancer, to find effective strategies to identify patients with this ...

Twenty-three percent of gastroenterologists failed to name the only criterion endorsed by the American College of Gastroenterology practice guideline in diagnosing and managing Barrett’s esophagus, ...

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release today in Pittsburgh from Allegheny Health ...