Traditionally, Barrett's esophagus was defined as the presence of columnar mucosa extending ≥ 3 cm into the tubular esophagus. This definition has evolved into the presence of any specialized columnar ...

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 ...

A new epigenetic assay is able to stratify patients with Barrett's esophagus into lower-risk and higher-risk categories for progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma within 5 ...

The method, if validated in further study, potentially could be used as a reflex test to indicate which patients should have endoscopy for a definitive diagnosis. A description of the work was ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pooled annual progression rates were 0.02% and 0.01% among men and women, respectively, with Barrett’s esophagus ...

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that it has received assay ...

Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a known precursor to esophageal cancer, according to a new study from ...

This was a collaborative study among gastrointestinal pathologists who have an interest and expertise in Barrett's esophagus. The lead author in this study was Dr. Deepa Patil of Brigham and Women's ...

A fit, 30-year-old man was recently blindsided by a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, which seemed impossible given his zero history of smoking or alcohol use. Acid reflux coach Aftab Ali, on his social ...