A man in his 20s in China died after swallowing a 5cm long fish thorn. According to Chinese media such as China Dotcom, Zhang ...

Thoracic aortic aneurysm, which also can lead to blood vessel dissection ... Heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by the irritation to the lining of the esophagus, is a symptom of acid ...

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, will share new data on ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root surgery, with or without ...

Dysphagia is a common early symptom of esophageal cancer, often confused with digestive issues, delaying diagnosis. Treatment varies by cancer stage; early-stage often involves surgery and ...

Chronic acid reflux is a common term for GERD. This backflow, also called acid reflux, can irritate the esophagus lining and cause a range of symptoms that over time can really impact a person’s ...

Less heartburn. When swallowed, the extra saliva from gum chewing may help to neutralize acid in the esophagus, leading to fewer heartburn symptoms, said Dr. Aditi Stanton, a gastroenterologist in ...

Opdivo (nivolumab) and Keytruda (pembrolizumab) are brand-name biologic drugs prescribed for several types of cancer. They are given by a healthcare professional as an intravenous (IV) infusion ...

IN THIS MORNING’S MEDICAL ALERT, APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL AWARENESS MONTH. AND HERE TO TELL US ABOUT THE DISEASE, WHO IT AFFECTS, AND THE WARNING SIGNS IS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ESOPHAGEAL CANCER ...