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Barretts Esophagus
Experimental treatment uses ice to treat Barrett's esophagus
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertBarrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...therapy. Read another expert post about treatment for Barretts Esophagus by clicking here. Read more »
Promising New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus
By Jennifer Rackley , Health ExpertRadiofrequency ablation is a medical treatment in which the targeted cells are treated with a... Read more »
Acid Reflux... and Cancer?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertIs there a potential relationship between acid reflux and cancer? The most significant... Read more »
Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertQ: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec... Read more »
Health Guide
Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The acid reflux that causes Barrett's esophagus results in symptoms of heartburn. Rarely, Barrett's esophagus can progress to... Read more »Barretts esophagus
Prevention Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux may prevent Barrett's esophagus. Read more »Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged. The damage is caused by stomach acid... Read more »Barretts esophagus
Treatment includes general measures to control gastroesophageal reflux, medications, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and surgery. Treatment may be important even if the patient doesn't... Read more »Esophageal cancer
Cancer - esophagus Prevention Avoiding smoking and reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption may help reduce the risk of developing squamous... Read more »Images
Related News
Clinical trial: Prevacid versus Nexium in patients with Barrett's Esophagus
October 02, 2008This is a study to compare the effectiveness of lansoprazole (Prevacid) and esomeprazole (Nexium) in controlling intragastric pH in patients with... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Treatment of Barrett's esophagus
October 03, 2008This national trial will compare the effects of surgery and medication to treat Barrett's esophagus with the effects of medication only. This... Read summary »
New surgery for Barrett's esophagus is less invasive
October 03, 2008Researchers have developed a less invasive surgery technique for patients who need to have their esophagus removed due to esophageal cancer or... Read summary »
New treatment for Barrett's esophagus avoids surgery
October 03, 2008A medical device company is testing a new treatment that uses endoscopy instead of surgery to remove cancerous tissue. The company, BARRX Medical,... Read summary »
Study: Celecoxib doesn't stop cancer in Barrett's esophagus patients
October 02, 2008In a recent study, Celecoxib did not prevent the development of cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus. Earlier research suggested that aspirin... Read summary »
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