The esophagus, which is not normally exposed to acid, adapts to acid reflux by becoming more like the stomach or the ...

A capsule-sponge test may help identify patients with Barrett’s esophagus who are at low risk for dysplasia or esophageal ...

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag became the first hospital in the U.S. to offer EsoGuard testing. The test is used by physicians to detect precancerous DNA changes in esophageal cells, helping to ...

Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach, is inflamed. Up to 1.6% of the general population have Barrett's esophagus. It is often ...

A population-based cohort study emulating a target trial estimated the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists ...

In adult patients with nondysplastic Barrett esophagus at last endoscopy, a subsequent capsule-sponge test can assist in identifying those at highest risk of dysplasia or cancer, according to a study ...

People who use GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, or GERD, a new ...

As technology continues to evolve, bringing AI, advanced imaging, and novel sampling techniques into routine practice, the ...

This year, more than 22,000 Americans face a chilling diagnosis: esophageal cancer. Men are 3 to 4 times more likely to ...

Discover the new EsoGuard test, touted as a non-invasive method for early detection of esophageal cancer that offers hope for ...

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Three senators introduced a resolution compelling the Philippine government to advocate for the interim release of former ...