Barrett’s esophagus is a precursor to esophageal cancer, with early detection improving survival rates significantly. Definitions of Barrett’s esophagus vary, impacting esophageal cancer detection ...

Despite updated guidelines, substantial variation remains in how expert gastroenterologists manage Barrett esophagus, ...

Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has cautioned against dismissing frequent heartburn as a minor digestive ...

After years as a surgeon, Dr. Lishan Aklog now leads Lucid Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Pavmed, as it advances its unique technology.

Conditional recommendation in favor of surveillance for nondysplastic BE, against surveillance for columnar-lined esophagus ...

An endoscopy—using a fiber‐optic tube to peer inside the body and collect biopsy samples—can be an invaluable way to detect cancer of the esophagus. But sometimes, an endoscopy can miss esophageal ...

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 ...

This question cannot be accurately answered because there are no good cohort studies of Barrett's esophagus patients without dysplasia. Indeed, some experts have suggested that estimates in the ...

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Innovations like endoscopic imaging, AI-enhanced tools, and minimally invasive therapies are reshaping patient care. Despite challenges like public awareness gaps and cost barriers, strategic ...

Acid reflux can feel like your heart or chest is burning. If you've ever experienced acid reflux, you may have wondered if it was abnormal or dangerous.