Heartburn is common, but persistent chest discomfort or difficulty swallowing could signal serious issues. Gastroesophageal ...

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss warrant ...

While gastroesophageal reflux disease affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and ...

Long-term GERD, defined as five or more years, is the strongest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. Additional risk factors include male gender, age over 50, obesity ...

Roman and Marina Samoilich, and their 10-year-old son Noah. Read full article: A St. Johns County mom helped kids escape a house fire that killed the family cat. Now they’re getting help to rebuild On ...

Esophageal cancer ranks among the deadliest cancers: when diagnosed at an advanced stage, the survival rate is only about ten percent. However, if detected early, around 90 percent of patients survive ...

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and the Medical University of Vienna have developed an advanced imaging technique called "O2E" that allows clinics to ...

Barrett’s esophagus is a precursor to esophageal cancer, with early detection improving survival rates significantly. Definitions of Barrett’s esophagus vary, impacting esophageal cancer detection ...

Practical strategies to screen for cancer remain a high priority for public health. For all types of cancer, early diagnosis gives patients the best chance of positive outcomes. Early diagnosis ...

Managing editor Jack O’Brien talks with Lucid Diagnostics’ chief technology and compliance officer Dr. Brian deGuzman about the company’s nationwide initiative to provide education and testing for ...