The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released an expert review and clinical practice update focusing on esophageal dysfunction caused by immune-mediated and infectious diseases.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more accurate and standardized approach to interpreting a common test used to evaluate esophageal motor disorders, according to a study published in ...

Feeling a sharp pain in your throat or chest right after swallowing a pill? You’re not alone — many people get sudden burning or discomfort when a tablet or capsule lodges in the esophagus and ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

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 ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

ProPhase Labs announces BE-Smart's validation for esophageal disease diagnostics, achieving over 95% success in detecting critical biomarkers. ProPhase Labs Inc. announced the successful validation of ...

Despite issues, active surveillance has potential, and surgery has evolved from bad reputa ...

Risk factors are things that raise your chances of getting a disease. For each person, there’s a mix of biological and lifestyle factors that play a part in esophageal cancer risk. Physicians don’t ...

Esophagoscopy involves inserting a tube-like device — with a light and camera at its end — into the mouth and down the throat. The doctor can then examine the esophagus for abnormalities and take ...