GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is pervasive. If you have heartburn or “mini-vomits,” you likely have GERD. I’ve ...

To the Editor: The important contribution by Goulston and McGovern in the August 7 issue of the NEJM presents "evidence that stricture formation in ulcerative colitis is due to hypertrophy and ...

A tool called a fiberoptic endoscope that has a light and a camera is inserted through the mouth and down through the ...

In elderly patients, complaints can be chronic and complicating an underlying esophageal motility disorder or undiagnosed stricture. Endoscopy may identify classic 'pill esophagitis', which is ...

The potential complications of acute esophageal necrosis include esophageal stricture or stenosis, perforation, and death. [2] We present a case of acute esophageal necrosis in a young woman with ...

Barium studies have a very poor sensitivity in diagnosing uncomplicated GERD; however, they have high accuracy for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia, esophageal strictures and esophageal rings.

Urethral strictures refer to the narrowing of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body. This condition is typically caused by scarring, which can block or narrow the urethra, ...

GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a chronic disease where the contents of the stomach, particularly acid, reflux into the esophagus. The acid, through various mechanisms, ...

Esophageal Implant MarketThe global esophageal implant market is set for substantial growth, with its valuation projected to reach USD 147 million in 2023. Over the next decade, the market is ...

“The Real Housewives of Dallas” star Dr. Tiffany Moon was only on her show for one season before it was canceled in 2021, however she is still involved in the Bravo fan community. Moon, an ...

Alendronate (as sodium), cholecalciferol (Vit. D3); 70mg/2800 IU, 70mg/5600 IU; tabs. Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Treatment of osteoporosis in men. Limitations of use: alone should ...