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 ...

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 ...

Bacterial infections, viruses, and esophageal disorders can cause you to have pain when you swallow. You can try home remedies like gargling salt water to help ease painful swallowing. Seek medical ...

There are few treatment options available for people with disorders of the esophagus. Delivering drugs directly to this part of the body is difficult, so patients are usually treated with systemic ...

Exposome-associated morbidity and mortality is a global health concern. Environmental exposures that individuals encounter over their lifetime include air pollution, water pollution, diet, and ...

Reflux esophagitis is a common yet stubborn condition that often resists easy treatment. In clinical practice, patients with ...

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 ...

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, ...