LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Little Rock Zoo saved the life of a penguin this week after removing a straw that was stuck in its esophagus. Officials with the zoo say that a member of their ...

The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma is unclear. An important question is whether perioperative chemotherapy is preferable to preoperative ...

Do you really need to feed your cat wet food? It’s a question many pet owners ask themselves, especially since the cans and packets tend to be pricier than a bag of dry kibble. But all the vets ...

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

A stethoscope is more than a tool for medical personnel. According to the director of UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, it’s a symbol of the art and science of the profession. Thanks to community ...

Pets Best and Healthy Paws are the best pet insurance companies that pay the vet directly, according to our analysis. Most pet insurance companies require you to pay your vet bills upfront ...

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for esophageal cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

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Kohtz’ sentiment is backed by data revealing a precipitous decline in veterinary antibiotic use in recent years. According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, global antibiotic use for ...

Although not as well standardized as gastric emptying (GE) scintigraphy, esophageal transit scintigraphy, if performed in a comprehensive manner including both quantitative and qualitative analysis of ...