CLEVELAND, Ohio — A new Case Western Reserve University study suggests that a genetic abnormality increases the chance of developing Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that can lead to ...

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing ...

NEW ORLEANS -- The surgical management of esophageal perforation remains controversial and largely at the operator's discretion, though some multidisciplinary guidance is anticipated. For critically ...

Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside the esophagus. This tube starts in the back of the throat, goes through the neck and connects with the stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophagus ...

A deadly fungus is spreading across the U.S., with researchers reporting that it carries a high level of resistance to convential treatments. Candida auris, a species of fungus first identified in ...

Pill esophagitis can cause chest pain, heartburn, and painful swallowing. You can prevent pill esophagitis by drinking a full glass of water with pills and not lying down right after taking them. Dry ...

While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid exposure and are nearly ...

Case: A 36-year-old male with methamphetamine-induced heart failure, esophageal stricture, cachexia, and esophageal candidiasis presented with chest pain after blunt chest trauma. Chest CT showed ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical practice guideline on the surveillance of Barrett's esophagus, the only known precursor to esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) ...

(NEXSTAR) – Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Health Department are getting a better idea of what leads to clinical cases of Candida auris, a dangerous ...

Esophageal cancer is classified into adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, with dysphagia as a common symptom. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging to confirm cancer presence and ...