Why it's so easy to choke on fish bones—and the other dangers they pose

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she'd "thought that was it" after a fish bone became lodged ...

Doctors at Ahmedabad hospital remove button battery from infant’s food pipe

The child was discharged after a successful surgery & a follow-up endoscopy showed that ulcers healed completely, doctors ...

Study demonstrates proof of concept for preventing esophageal cancer

Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) researchers demonstrated the power of a structured, quality-assured Barrett's Esophagus Registry to prevent and detect early esophageal cancer.
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AGA updates guidelines for Barrett's Esophagus to catch cancer early

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical practice guideline on the surveillance of Barrett's esophagus, the only known precursor to esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) ...
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Bile Reflux

Bile reflux is when bile flows back into the stomach or esophagus and can cause symptoms like heartburn, nausea, and severe abdominal pain. This condition isn't treatable with home remedies and needs ...
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Treat the Tumor, Spare the Esophagus: The Case for Organ Preservation in Locally Advanced Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated unless otherwise noted. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I ...
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A diagnostics company and the NFL Players Association team up to raise awareness of esophageal cancer risks

Managing editor Jack O’Brien talks with Lucid Diagnostics’ chief technology and compliance officer Dr. Brian deGuzman about the company’s nationwide initiative to provide education and testing for ...
Los Angeles Times

Achalasia: What You Need to Know About This Rare Esophageal Disorder

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax. It’s also marked by the loss of peristalsis, the muscle waves that push food down the esophagus. The root cause ...
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New FDA-approved esophageal cancer test detects disease early, and it only takes 90 seconds

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- The latest findings reveal esophageal cancer rates are up across the board. Many factors can raise your risk, including your line of work. A recently FDA-approved, ...
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Capsule-sponge test could replace endoscopy in surveillance of low-risk Barrett’s esophagus

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A capsule-sponge test may help risk-stratify patients with Barrett’s esophagus. Patients classified as low risk ...
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Unlocking the Mystery Behind Barrett’s Esophagus

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...