Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

NERD, or non-erosive reflux disease, is a form of GERD in which people experience chronic acid reflux symptoms but have a normal-appearing esophagus on endoscopy. In other words, stomach acid triggers ...

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Motility disorders are conditions that affect the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. There are many types of motility disorder and they can impact any part of the digestive tract, ...

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

A person with bulimia nervosa may regularly induce vomiting after eating. Doctors refer to this practice as purging. Purging behavior in bulimia may increase a person’s risk of esophageal cancer.

ProPhase Labs announces BE-Smart's validation for esophageal disease diagnostics, achieving over 95% success in detecting critical biomarkers. ProPhase Labs Inc. announced the successful validation of ...