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Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher in Medically Treated GERD Patients With Fewest Symptoms
July 18, 2011 — Medically treated patients with mild or no symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are at higher risk for developing esophageal cancer than those with severe GERD symptoms, according to a ... > full story -
Barrett’s Esophagus, Often a Precursor to Esophageal Cancer, Results from Residual, Embryonic Cells
June 23, 2011 — Researchers discovered a new mechanism for the origin of Barrett's esophagus, an intestine-like growth in the esophagus that is triggered by acid reflux and often progresses to esophageal cancer. The ... > full story -
Folic Acid Given to Mother Rats Protects Offspring from Colon Cancer
May 26, 2011 — Folic acid supplements given to pregnant and breastfeeding rats reduced the rate of colon cancer in their offspring by 64 percent, a new study has ... > full story -
Improved Prognosis for Esophageal Cancer
May 25, 2011 — In recent years, the number of cases of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus (or gullet) has been on the rise. At the same time, however, new ways of treatment are improving the outlook for patients. In a ... > full story -
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Modern Treatments for GERD Effective at Achieving Long-Term Remission for Most Patients, Study Finds
May 17, 2011 — In an evaluation of contemporary antireflux therapies for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients who received treatment with either the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole or ... > full story -
Folic Acid for Everybody? Arguments in Favor of Food Fortification to Reduce Neural Tube Defects
April 28, 2011 — Neural tube defects in neonates are common in Germany compared with the rest of Europe. Extensive folic acid fortification of foods in Germany might prevent these in 85–100% of cases, ... > full story -
Treatment of Barrett's Esophagus May Lower Risk of Esophageal Cancer
April 4, 2011 — Barrett's esophagus is the leading cause of esophageal cancer and affects an estimated two million Americans. New guidelines support use of radiofrequency ablation to remove precancerous ... > full story -
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Watchful Waiting No Longer Recommended for Some High-Risk Barrett's Esophagus Patients
March 1, 2011 — Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new position ... > full story -
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Surgery Without Incisions for Heartburn
February 15, 2011 — Millions of Americans, or 10 percent of the population, suffer from daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosion. In a city like ... > full story -
Offspring of Female Rats Given Folic Acid Supplements Develop More Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
February 11, 2011 — The daughters of rats who took folic acid supplements before conception, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have breast cancer rates twice as high as other rats, according to a new ... > full story
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