Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
SATURDAY, Dec. 18, 2021 -- Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. " Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid, " said Dr.... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 18, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Throat cancer symptoms: Key signs of cancer that affect your throat and voice
THROAT CANCER is the name sometimes given to cancers affecting the thyroid, larynx, oesophagus or trachea. What are the symptoms to look out for? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year – study
Researchers behind estimate say more needs to be done to raise public awareness of linkAlcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cancer cases around the world last year, and experts say more needs to be done to highlight the link.There is strong evidence that alcohol consumption can cause various cancers including those of the breast, liver, colon, rectum, oropharynx, larynx and oesophagus. Research suggests that evenlow levels of drinking can increase the risk.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 13, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Alcohol Cancer Medical research Breast cancer Health Science Society Source Type: news
AI software may help spot early signs of oesophageal cancer
Software in use at an NHS trust could prove a breakthrough in diagnosing one of the deadliest forms of cancerOne of the NHS ’s leading hospital trusts has begun using artificial intelligence to help detect cancer in the gullet, whichkills 8,000 Britons a year. It is hoped the technology will increase the number of cases of cancer in the oesophagus that doctors spot.Oesophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It is hard to detect, particularly in its early stages, and many people who get it die soon after their diagnosis. Fewer than one in five of those diagnosed are still alive five years later.Continue r...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 1, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Health policy editor Tags: Cancer NHS Artificial intelligence (AI) Cancer research Medical research Health Science Society Technology UK news Source Type: news
‘Sponge on a string’ test will help pinpoint gullet cancer
UK trials begin for test that detects risk of oesophageal diseaseTrials of a new weapon in the battle against cancer are to be launched across Britain next month. The cytosponge – a sponge on a string – is to be used to pinpoint individuals at risk of developing oesophageal cancer.The aim is to tackle one of Britain ’s most pernicious illnesses. Oesophageal cancer is often diagnosed late in its development when it is difficult to treat. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK with only 15% of patients surviving five years after diagnosis and is more common in older people.Continue reading... (Sou...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 27, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Tags: Cancer research Medical research Science UK news Source Type: news
At what age should surveillance for Barrett's oesophagus stop from a cost-effectiveness perspective?
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - May 1, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Can you use baking powder for heartburn? Four health benefits and three drawbacks
HEARTBURN, otherwise known as acid reflux or GERD, is an unpleasant condition caused when stomach acids flood the oesophagus. Can you use baking powder to relieve heartburn, and what other health uses does it have? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Esophage cancer: Discovery of the mechanisms involved
(Universit é libre de Bruxelles) Publication in Cell Stem Cell: Researchers at the Universit é libre de Bruxelles, ULB uncover a new mechanism involved in the development of metaplasia in the oesophagus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 21, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Electronic 'nose' that detects chemicals in breath may help spot early signs of oesophageal tumour
The breathalyser-type device uses sensors to identify patterns of compounds found in breath that are unique to Barrett's oesophagus, a 'pre' condition to the cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Suicidal acid ingestion leading to gastric outlet obstruction treated by early definitive surgery-case report - Almalki M, Yaseen W, Althobaiti S.
Chemical ingestions can cause acute injury to the oesophagus, stomach, pylorus, duodenum and sometimes other organs after ingestion of corrosives, but it may be as late as 1 year after ingestion. A 30-year-old male patient presented to the emergency depar... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Scar-free operation could banish acid reflux for good
The 60-minute operation, which could be available to NHS patients in the UK as early as next year, closes gaps between the oesophagus and the stomach. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Throat cancer symptoms: The most common symptoms of the deadly disease
THROAT cancer is a generic term to describe various types of cancers that affect the area of the throat. It can mean cancer of the thyroid gland, gullet or wind pipe, which have different symptoms. What are they? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The mule who took us for a ride - El-Abbassy I, Perakath B.
Foreign body ingestion is not uncommon in patients with mental disorders, alcohol intoxication and for purposes of drug trafficking. Small objects pass spontaneously; however, larger ones may get stuck in the oesophagus, stomach or at narrow areas of the b... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Can mouthwashes or nasal sprays protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19 infection?
Three new reviews have published on mouthwashes/nasal sprays to protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19 infection. Healthcare workers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, with repeated exposure to individuals who are, or may be, infected, and are therefore at risk themselves.These workers may be especially at risk when undertaking ' aerosol-generating procedures ' (AGPs). This is any medical, dental or patient-care procedure that results in the production of airborne particles (aerosols) from the upper aerodigestive tract (mouth, nose, throat, oesophagus) and lower respiratory tract where the virus is...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - September 17, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news
DNA testing 'can predict throat cancer up to eight YEARS' in advance
Statistical model built by scientists at the University of Cambridge and European Bioinformatics Institute reveals the risk of someone with Barratt's oesophagus developing throat cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
