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Capsule Sponge + Biomarkers Can Stratify Risk in Barrett Esophagus
MONDAY, June 30, 2025 – In adult patients with nondysplastic Barrett esophagus at last endoscopy, a subsequent capsule-sponge test can assist in identifying those at highest risk of dysplasia or...
'Pill-On-A-String' Could Revolutionize Testing For Throat Cancer
MONDAY, June 30, 2025 — The thought of swallowing a pill on a thread isn’t the most pleasant notion, but it could be a vastly better alternative for people at increased risk of throat cancer, a new st...
Lower Rates of Symptom Rebound Seen After H. Pylori Eradication in GERD
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those with Helicobacter pylori infection have significantly lower rates of symptom rebound and rebound severity...
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Aids Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 -- A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication Efficacious for GERD
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Certain Dietary Factors, Blood Lipids Can Affect GERD
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – An increase in total cereal intake and total cheese intake may reduce the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in...
Prognostic Assay Can Stratify Risk for Progression in Barrett Esophagus
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – Esoproedict can stratify Barrett esophagus (BE) patients as having a low or high risk for progression, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in the American Journal...
Antireflux Mucosectomy, Mucosal Ablation Compared for GERD
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 2024 – For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online June 2 in Frontiers in ...
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