Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be ...

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition in which part of the normal esophageal squamous epithelium is replaced by a metaplastic columnar epithelium as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux.

There is no reliable treatment for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM), a disorder caused by failed smooth-muscle contraction that is common in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

“1 out of 4 women will have a thyroid nodule,” said Dr. Noureldine. “That nodule could be a functional nodule, where it overproduces thyroid hormone [and] affects the quality of life for the ...

Campaign will coincide with Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and will be featured at the upcoming Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Conference Lucid Diagnostics Inc., markets the first and only ...