Atrial fibrillation: a new device to operate without risk
A new device developed by an Ohio University scientist helps reduce the risk of esophageal damage during an ablation operation ...
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Drinking too hot a drink increases the risk of esophageal cancer
Drinking too hot coffee or tea may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a study has found. THE ESSENTIAL According ...
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Esophageal cancer cases tripled in people under 50
This spectacular increase is linked to changes in lifestyles, in particular smoking and poor diet. THE ESSENTIAL The increase in ...
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Cases of esophageal cancer have exploded in France since 1998
The number of cases of esophageal cancer has increased sevenfold since 1998. Mainly involved: obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Little ...
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Smoking: smoking affects all organs of the body
Smoking is not only bad for the health of our lungs. The respiratory system, kidneys, bladder and digestive system are ...
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Stomach cancer: a breath test to improve screening
British researchers have created a test to detect cancers of the esophagus and stomach, which would allow earlier detection, and ...
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Esophagus reconstructed with stent and graft
A patient's esophagus could be reconstructed with a stent and skin graft. A world first that has been going on ...
Read moreInflamed esophagus?
I am a 57-year-old woman. I have stomach problems and the doctor says I have an esophagitis. I think my ...
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