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 ...

Depending on the stage of the esophageal cancer, treatment can range from a single outpatient upper endoscopy to a combination of treatments, including surgical removal of a portion of the esophagus, ...

For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus ...

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Four gastroenterologists talked to Medscape Medical News about the importance of taking common gut complaints seriously — ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that affects the esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. It happens when the body’s immune system overreacts to ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: HRGN) (“Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a platform designed to ...

Motility disorders are conditions that affect the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. There are many types of motility disorder and they can impact any part of the digestive tract, ...