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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals are testing a new technology that could screen for abnormal cells in the esophagus – which could develop into ...

Esophageal manometry is the key test for establishing ... in patients who have undergone pneumatic dilatation to rule out abnormal gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, pH monitoring should ...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus caused by acid that refluxes (comes back up) from the stomach. When swallowing, food passes down the throat and through ...

Delayed esophageal transit on scintigraphy among patients with SSc is linked to a more severe disease phenotype.

It’s the nature of the beast,” says Lt. Andre LaFontaine, Emergency Medical Services coordinator for the Lowell Fire ...

Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition affecting ... brush sampling technique and AI assisted 3D imaging to detect abnormal cells that might otherwise go undetected. "For pathologists ...

Esophageal abnormalities which delay esophageal emptying (eg, stricture, achalasia). Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 mins. Aspiration risk (oral solution). Hypocalcemia.

This alternative sampling technique potentially enhances the WATS 3D test, improving detection of precancerous changes for earlier intervention. As esophageal cancer rates rise, innovations like this ...