Depending on the stage of the esophageal cancer, treatment can range from a single outpatient upper endoscopy to a combination of treatments, including surgical removal of a portion of the esophagus, ...

Four gastroenterologists talked to Medscape Medical News about the importance of taking common gut complaints seriously — ...

Dear Dr. Roach: For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus was surgically detached from her stomach for over a year. Now ...

Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

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Pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful, especially after eating. The pancreas is behind the lower part of the stomach, stretching across the abdomen, so it was conceivable that it was the cause of the ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Jerry He, Chief Executive Officer of Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology (HRGN), added, “This study works toward bringing a regenerative solution to patients with serious unmet needs. About ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...