Patients with IEM had significantly higher AET compared to patients with normal motility. Ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) is frequent among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) ...

Esophageal cancer is classified into adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, with dysphagia as a common symptom. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging to confirm cancer presence and ...

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, ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

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 ...

Esophageal cancer is relatively rare, making up only 1% of all cancer diagnoses in the US. However, it is also one of the most deadly cancers — with a five-year survival rate of only 20%.

The Children's Hospital Denver, 13123 East 16th Avenue, B290, Aurora, CO 80016, USA Tel.: +1 720 777 7457 Fax: +1 720 777 7277 [email protected]. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) presents with a ...

The human esophagus possesses a remarkable ability to deceive both patients and medical professionals, creating intense burning sensations and debilitating symptoms while appearing completely normal ...

ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by widespread fibrosis and vascular abnormalities that affect multiple organs, including the ...

Peptic strictures, caused by acid reflux, account for nearly 68% of esophageal stricture cases. Esophageal strictures are classified as simple or complex based on length, shape, and treatment ...

FAIRFAX, Va. — Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly passed away Wednesday morning following a battle with esophageal cancer. His family said in a statement that he passed away peacefully surrounded ...