Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.

The Penn physician-researcher has received more funding to advance his 'Trojan horse' for attacking gastroesophageal cancer.

Jax Bari, an 11-year-old from Philadelphia, shows me a photo of himself. It's hard to look at; in it, he's sprawled out on ...

Doctors explain why constant burping isn't just embarrassing - it could indicate serious digestive problems requiring medical ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of five studies suggested that patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists were more likely to ...

Bile reflux gastritis (BRG) is a gastro-intestinal condition especially characterized by the reflux of bile into the stomach, further leading to mucosal inflammation along with various other clinical ...

Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside ...

Johnson & Johnson, a leader in immunology, has developed ARGES, a new AI-powered tool that could transform endoscopic ...

Doctors diagnosed Carmen Lopez with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) at birth, a rare genetic disorder that affects motor neurons ...

The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and ...

A Southern California family is desperate to save the life of their 3-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare disease. In July 2023, Harlow Prado was diagnosed with a rare ...