Holiday Heartburn: Tasty Treats May Trigger Acid Reflux Newswise
For the 15 million Americans who experience chronic heartburn, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, the holidays can be especially painful. To help people with GERD survive the holidays, a U-M expert dishes up some advice to keep your stomach and esophagus merry and acid-free this holiday season.
Tight belts not a factor in esophageal cancer rise Reuters via Yahoo! News
A new study from Sweden debunks the theory that men's switch from suspenders to belts is behind the sharp rise in throat cancer seen over the past several decades.
Smokers Have Worse Side Effects From Radiation Treatment For Prostate Cancer Science Daily
Smoking has been found to contribute to poorer outcomes for people treated for many kinds of cancer and now researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have associated smoking and acute side effects following radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Hey, the labels are kind of stupid, but don't say they didn't try to warn you Seattle Times
Warning: Do not read this newspaper while driving a motor vehicle, operating machinery or piloting an aircraft. Do not read newspaper over
Report Calls For Using Heated Chemotherapy After Colon Cancer Surgery To Optimize Patient Survival Science Daily
There is new hope for some of the most seriously ill colon cancer patients today, following the release of a consensus statement by 72 leading oncology surgeons from 14 countries, including the United States. The Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Group (PSMG) has concluded that surgery, followed by heated chemotherapy delivered through the lower abdomen of the patient before leaving the operating
Men With Prostate Cancer Avoid Radiation Due To Misconceptions Science Daily
Negative perceptions about radiation therapy can strongly influence a prostate cancer patient's choice to avoid external beam radiation therapy, even though studies have proven the treatment to be as safe and effective as other treatments for the disease, including surgery, according to a study presented November 5, 2006, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 48th
Common Antacids Could Help Keep Gingivitis At Bay Science Daily
Chemicals commonly used to treat heartburn also display fighting power against the oral bacteria linked with gum disease, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Göteborg University in Sweden.
Smokeout day set for Nov. 16 Grayson County News-Gazette
PALM BEACH, FL - Smoke Free Society is offering its “Proven Stop Smoking Technique” as a free online download in celebration of the annual Great American Smokeout this November 16th. The Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to quit for one day, in the hope that they will quit for good.
A ray of hope Greater Milwaukee Today
sentence. But new treatments, new technology, cancer patients on the road to recovery.
Barrett's Esophagus ThirdAge
Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is characterized by a change in the cells lining the esophagus. Normal cells are flat-shaped (squamous) cells, while Barrett's esophagus cells are shaped like a column.

The Esophagus
Like other parts of the digestive tube, the esophagus has four tunics, In its role as the first conduit in the digestive tube, the esophagus is
Barrett's Esophagus
Jackson Gastroenterology's Web Site includes office information and patient education material on digestive and liver disorders, and nutrition.
Esophagus / Welcome
Flying Esophagus Productions is a multi-disciplenary creative studio. We specialize in graphic design, usability and information architecture.
Barrett's Esophagus
Reviews the function of the esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Discusses the relationship between GERD and Barrett's esophagus as well as
Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults
As a result of certain illnesses or general wear and tear on body systems, the esophagus can present a variety of disorders that tend to affect older

Barrett's Esophagus
Jackson Gastroenterology's Web Site includes office information and patient education material on digestive and liver disorders, and nutrition.
Esophagus / Welcome
Flying Esophagus Productions is a multi-disciplenary creative studio. We specialize in graphic design, usability and information architecture.
Barrett's Esophagus
Reviews the function of the esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Discusses the relationship between GERD and Barrett's esophagus as well as
Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults
As a result of certain illnesses or general wear and tear on body systems, the esophagus can present a variety of disorders that tend to affect older
Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus
ACS :: What Is Cancer of the Esophagus?
The wall of the esophagus has several layers. Cancer of the esophagus -- also referred to as esophageal cancer -- starts from its inner layer and grows
Barrett's Esophagus
Why is it important to know if I have Barrett's esophagus? When Barrett's esophagus is present, the columnar lining extends from the junction of the
Gut -- Collected Resources : Esophagus
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