The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.

Medical experts warn that excessive or improper use of apple cider vinegar can pose significant health risks, including ...

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The Library's modern botanical illustration collection is continually growing, as we complement our historical collection with work from the finest modern botanical artists. Botanical illustration is ...

The figure shows both tracheoesophageal fistula (A-E) and tracheal abnormalities ( F-J). Note that A-E do not correspond with the classification of the type of tracheoesophageal fistula.

This may involve a procedure where the opening of one's diagram is tightened to prevent stomach acid and other contents from refluxing. And if scarring or inflammation has occurred, any narrow parts ...

Thankfully, alongside the specimens are some incredible illustrations which show very accurately what the animals were like in life, or shortly after death.' When it comes to preserving knowledge ...

I was like, Jesus Christ. The issue is that coffee makes a part of your esophagus go into your stomach and expand, so then acids get through. If I didn’t wanna have heartburn, I’m gonna have ...

“‘His esophagus is offline. It looks like there’s only one working kidney. His stomach is outside of the cavity.’” She was still sitting on an examining table, half dressed. “I ...

Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Va., announced two days after winning re-election that he has esophageal cancer. In an "open letter to constituents," Connolly called the diagnosis he learned about ...

Alcohol increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast among women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. Women who drink are also more ...