A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the ...

Discover how persistent heartburn might signal a rare but aggressive form of cancer—esophageal cancer. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek medical help.

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for ...

For nearly 20 years, U.K. resident Duncan Cook has had regular endoscopies to monitor his case of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which acid reflux damages cells and can lead to throat cancer.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

Acid reflux is a common issue. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a chronic form. It needs treatment. Several factors ...

In Barrett's esophagus, normal esophageal squamous epithelium is replaced by a specialized columnar epithelium. [1] The condition is widespread and incurs patients with a 125-fold greater risk of ...

Indeed, Barrett's mucosa express more CCK2 receptors than normal squamous mucosa [23, 24] and it has also been shown that gastrin exposure increases proliferation in an esophageal cancer cell ...

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for which no effective targeted therapy exists.

A new "pill-on-a-string" capsule sponge test offers a faster, less invasive, and more accessible method for early throat ...

The study showed a >95% technical success rate when used with brush biopsy samples, a less invasive alternative to forceps ...