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Aspirin protects against Barrett's esophagus

Aspirin use appears to reduce the risk of Barrett's esophagus (BE), the largest known risk factor for esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journa ...

Cancer created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bile - not acid - is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated with reflux disease

For many people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux drugs are the answer to their woes, curbing the chronic heartburn and regurgitation of food or sour liquid characteristic of the disorder. But when ...

Surgery created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Smoking found to be a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus

(HealthDay) -- Cigarette smoking may be a modifiable risk factor for Barrett's esophagus, according to a study published in the April issue of Gastroenterology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Radiofrequency ablation safely and effectively treats Barrett's esophagus

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe and effective option for the treatment of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus that attains lasting response, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the Am ...

Cancer created Aug 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0