Doc takes health care to the needy Oct 28, 2009
On this day, he's using an endoscope, to look down Elena Espinoza's throat, into her esophagus, for a possible malignancy ... "The esophagus looks pretty normal," said Greer, back in his examination room at Mercy Hospital. (CNN)
World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux Oct 28, 2009
GERD is a condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, allowing the stomach's contents to rise up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat ... Research has shown that people who are stressed are more sensitive to discomfort of gastric acid in the esophagus ... Studies in animals have shown that over time, stress can weaken the ability of the esophagus to withstand acid reflux. (MEDLINEplus)
People With Heart Devices Can 'Digest' Advanced Diagnostic Technology Safely Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that video capsule endoscopy (CE), a procedure that uses wireless technology in diagnosing intestinal disease, is safe for patients with heart devices. Wireless electrical gadgets, such as cell phones, have been shown to interfere with implanted heart devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators. (Science Daily)
Barrett's esophagus patients have same survival rates as general population Oct 27, 2009
-- New Mayo Clinic research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, () which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population ... Barrett's esophagus is most often diagnosed in people who have long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- a chronic regurgitation of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus ... A diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus can be concerning because it increases the risk of... (EurekAlert!)
Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
The ribs, esophagus, muscles, nerves and tendons within the chest can also cause pain. Asthma, inflammation of a nerve or tendon, muscle sprain or strain, pneumonia, blood clots, acid reflux and much more may be at the root of the problem. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Blood Donations May Lower Heart Risks Oct 27, 2009
The study indicates that men who donated frequently had a decreased risk of lung, liver, colon, stomach and esophagus cancer. It will also help burn additional calories. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
DOCTOR JOE: Miami doctor treats uninsured with dignity Oct 27, 2009
On a recent day at Mercy Hospital in Miami, he prepared for an upper GI endoscopy -- a look at a patient's esophagus and stomach. He walked into the operating room. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Dracula Disease Oct 24, 2009
Bloody fluid oozing from the mouth was due to internal pressure pushing fluids out of the lungs and esophagus as the body decayed and liquified. Killing the Corpse. (Suite101.com)
Ailing Thai king makes public appearance Oct 23, 2009
In 2007, Bhumibol was hospitalized for three weeks with symptoms of a minor stroke, and last December he was unable to make his traditional birthday speech due to what was said to be inflammation of the esophagus. Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
‘Dunham Show’ laughs are strictlyfor dummies Oct 22, 2009
There are those who enjoy watching a guy lock his jaw closed and tighten his lips, clenching his entire face into an expression of no expression, looking as if there is a gremlin freaking out at the entrance to his esophagus because his throat muscles are flexing and twisting so demonically. You know who you are. (Boston Globe)
UF scientists discover new explanation for controversial old patient-care technique Oct 21, 2009
Also called cricoid pressure, the eponymous maneuver has for decades been described as the pinching of the esophagus between the cricoid a ring of cartilage that surrounds the trachea and the neck vertebrae ... A 2003 paper further cast strong doubt on the procedure's effectiveness with a finding that in 90 percent of cases, the esophagus moves to the side during the procedure ... So researchers concluded that such movement of the esophagus means the maneuver can't effectively prevent... (EurekAlert!)
Drinking Your Way to Health? Perhaps Not Oct 20, 2009
These include cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon/rectum and breast. "At the end of the day, if you are at very high risk for cancer, you might want to limit your alcohol consumption even further," Gapstur said. (MEDLINEplus)
Thai king's illness leaves countrymen anxious Oct 19, 2009
In 2007, Bhumibol was hospitalized for three weeks with symptoms of a minor stroke, and last December he was unable to make his traditional birthday speech due to what was said to be inflammation of the esophagus. Partisans of Thaksin Shinawatra, the elected prime minister ousted by a 2006 military coup, continue a bitter battle for power with his opponents. (CBS News -- World)
Protein Receptor For Carbonation Taste Found Oct 16, 2009
Although some chefs might disagree, food does not tickle the taste buds that line the upper surface of the tongue, roof of the mouth, and upper esophagus. Rather the salt in a pretzel or the sugars in a chocolate drop bind to matching taste receptor cells clustered in our taste buds. (Science Daily)
Fire chief gives village youths emergency training to help others, themselves (5/3/03) Oct 11, 2009
Erinn tries repeatedly to get the tube down Fred's windpipe, but it keeps going into his esophagus. "They just won't quit, " Brown says, beaming. (Anchorage Daily News)
Damien still making a difference today Oct 11, 2009
Walton was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus in October 2007 and learned that he had a pre-cancerous condition with no cure once it develops into cancer. "The doctors all said there was nothing they could do," Walton said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How to achieve 'planned patienthood' Oct 9, 2009
To make matters worse, because he had to take drugs that suppressed his immune system, Konowitz also developed herpes sores up and down his esophagus. He made an appointment with a gastroenterologist and had high hopes that he might find some relief from his treatments. (CNN)
Treating Esphogeal Cancer With Cryotherapy Oct 8, 2009
Dr. Bruce Greenwald of the explains: "What we are able to do is pass the scope through the mouth into the swallowing pipe, the esophagus, and then spray liquid nitrogen on to diseased tissue." ... During testing for another condition, doctors discovered cells damaged by acid reflux in the lining of his esophagus. (W-USA News, DC)
Scientists Find New Way To Classify Gastric Cancers Oct 7, 2009
6, 2009) An international team of scientists has discovered a new way to classify stomach cancers, and researchers say it may be an important step toward designing more effective treatments and improving long-term survival. Stomach (gastric) cancer is particularly prevalent in Asia and represents the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. (Science Daily)
Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also tend to have additional gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions, such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe (esophagus) joins your stomach. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers analyzed prospective clinical study data of 42 adult patients... (EurekAlert!)
Students share hope, help for breaking the cycle of self-destructive behavior Oct 3, 2009
Fatal abnormalities in heart rhythm can occur, the stomach can perforate from binging, and vomiting can cause tears in the esophagus, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulcers. The more serious health risks take longer to be detected or to become worrisome enough for the people with eating disorders to seek help. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Celiac Disease: A Diagnosis Often Missed Oct 2, 2009
With the patient sedated, a small, flexible tube is slipped into the mouth, down the esophagus and stomach and into the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), where biopsies are taken and subsequently examined for changes seen in celiac disease. Treatment is a gluten-free diet - easier said than done, especially for a child who wants to be like everybody else and eat pizza, cookies, and cake at birthday parties. (CBS News -- Health)
Eisai Submits Application for Additional Indication of its Proton Pump Inhibitor PARIET(R) for Non-erosive GERD in Japan Sep 30, 2009
While non-erosive GERD is defined as a set of subjective symptoms such as heartburn caused by the flow of stomach acid and other gastric contents back into the esophagus, it is a disorder in which erosion, ulcers or other mucosal injuries in the esophagus are not observed on endoscopy. As with reflux esophagitis which accompanies mucosal injuries to the esophagus, non-erosive GERD is typified by severe heartburn and a significant decline in quality of life. (JCN Network, Japan)
Early Form of Breast Cancer May Need New Name Sep 26, 2009
"We have many other cancers in the body and precursor cancers that are also called carcinoma in-situ. Cancers of the skin, head and neck, esophagus and bladder also have the term carcinoma without any emotional impact," he said. More than 400,000 women in the world die from breast cancer each year. (MEDLINEplus)
Acid Reflux Doesn't Just Cause Heartburn Sep 25, 2009
But if you don't have those classic symptoms you may still have acid bubbling up from the stomach into the esophagus, a condition called "gastro-esophageal reflux disease" (GERD) ... can also cause chest pain, especially if the acid causes the muscle in the esophagus to go into spasm ... The condition is called "Barrett's esophagus. "Fortunately, only about one in 200 patients with Barrett's esophagus develops cancer each year. (CBS News -- Health)
More of this story Sep 25, 2009
Don Heacock, an aquatic biologist with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, said he was testifying on behalf of marine life that couldn t be in Council Chambers, and described plastic bags as a pollutant that he has found in a sea turtle s esophagus when performing a necropsy. Kawahara said the council had received 92 written testimonies in support of the bill versus 11 opposed. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How to Treat GERD Symptoms with OTC... Sep 23, 2009
GERD is a painful condition in which acid enters the esophagus ... Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disease in which the acid from the stomach is able to leak into the esophagus ... This limits the amount of acid that can build up and enter the esophagus, causing less pain in GERD patients. (Suite101.com)
How To Make A Lung Sep 22, 2009
The Morrisey lab also showed that activation of the Wnt pathway resulted in formation of lung progenitors in both the esophagus and stomach where they are normally excluded. The ability of Wnt to program esophagus and stomach endoderm to a lung fate points to the critical role this pathway plays in lung development and suggests the possible use of Wnt in generating lung epithelium from non-lung sources ... 1 (green) in lung endoderm and p63 (red) in esophagus endoderm (arrow) (Panel U). (Science Daily)
Thailand's King Bhumibol, 81, hospitalized Sep 22, 2009
His daughter, Princess Sirindhorn, said he was weak and suffering from bronchitis and inflammation of the esophagus. The king is revered by most Thais, but in recent years the palace has come in for unprecedented, though usually discreet, criticism because of allegations that the king's advisers interfered in politics, including playing a part in inspiring a 2006 military coup that ousted a democratically elected government. (MSNBC -- International)
Swayze shares good times, and bad, in memoir Sep 22, 2009
"I took a sip, and as the champagne began to course through my esophagus to my stomach, I nearly choked it burned like acid going down. It felt like I'd drunk lye, a sharp, searing pain that brought tears to my eyes.". Three weeks later he was told he had pancreatic cancer. (USA Today -- Life)
The Scleroderma Foundation 1st Annual 'Fight For Lexi' Golf Tournament at the Dove Canyon Country Club on September 21, 2009 Featuring a Performance by Carlos Mencia Sep 20, 2009
In the systemic form of the disease, often called systemic sclerosis, scaring (or sclerosis) causes serious damage to the internal organs, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. As scarring of these organs and organ systems progress, they work less effectively and can lead to organ failure and death. (PR Newswire)
Natural Acid Reflux Therapy Sep 20, 2009
Acid reflux and heartburn are more or less the same painful condition known in the medical community as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The causes of GERD are as varied as the people who suffer from acid reflux, but the basic premise is stomach acid along with partially or undigested food coming back up from the stomach, through the lower esophageal sphincter, and into the esophagus, where corrosive substances such as hydrochloric acid damage the sensitive lining of the esophagus ...... (Suite101.com)
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"It's tearing up stomachs and esophagus," she said. There were also lessons for the little ones. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A Recovery Diet for GERD Surgery Sep 19, 2009
In this procedure the upper part of the stomach known as the fundus, is used to tighten the doorway between the stomach and the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). In essence, Nissen fundoplication surgery blocks acid reflux by choking off the opening that stomach acids and partially digested food would use to travel back up into the esophagus ... It is a natural antiseptic, helping to prevent infection of the esophagus and LES, and it encourages lymphatic circulation, increasing... (Suite101.com)
Cancer series opens with latest treatments Sep 19, 2009
It causes bronchitis, emphysema, cancer of the esophagus, larynx, bladder, kidney, and high blood pressure and heart disease. She said that even after years of not smoking, the incidence of lung cancer is still higher than in non-smokers. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cancer Prevention Food and Herbs Sep 16, 2009
According to the National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine, by Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson (National Geographic Society, 2006), "Clinical studies indicate that regular tea drinking is safe and may contribute to the prevention of . . . several kinds of cancer including cancer of the mouth, breast, bladder, skin, stomach, pancreas, lungs, prostate, and esophagus," among many other potential problems. Other Foods and Herbs That Lower Cancer Risk. (Suite101.com)
Minimally Invasive Treatment Found Effective For Esophageal Cancer Sep 14, 2009
14, 2009) Researchers have found that early stage cancers of the esophagus can be treated as effectively by less-invasive, organ-sparing endoscopic therapy as compared to more complex surgical removal of the esophagus, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the September 2009 issue of Gastroenterology ... "Traditionally, esophageal cancer patients undergo a complicated surgery to remove the esophagus. Our team compared surgery to the use of endoscopic therapy, where a scope is inserted in... (Science Daily)
Artificial intelligence helps diagnose cardiac infections Sep 13, 2009
It involves use of an endoscope and insertion of a probe down the esophagus. The software program is called an "artificial neural network" (ANN) because it mimics the brain's cognitive function and reacts differently to situations depending on its accumulated knowledge. (EurekAlert!)
A daughter's journal is filled with healing words Sep 13, 2009
He'd bake cookies with her so she could give them to others, a ritual she insisted upon even after she'd had a feeding tube put in because her esophagus became too weak to swallow. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Ban on smoking could be coming to Sebastopol Sep 11, 2009
The proposed ordinance cites findings that scientific studies have concluded that cigarette smoking causes chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth and bladder more than 440,000 people die in the United States for tobacco related diseases every year, making it the nations leading cause of preventable illness; and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030 tobacco will account for 10 million deaths per year. It also... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Salix Pharmaceuticals wins approval for gastrointestinal drug Sep 9, 2009
GERD is a disease in which liquid or food goes from the stomach back up to the esophagus. Salix announced in August that it would to help market the drug. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Queen's offers latest acid reflux treatment Sep 9, 2009
Patients can now be treated without surgery for precancerous conditions of the esophagus at the Queen's Medical Center. Art Ushijima, Queen's president and chief executive officer, said the treatment "will allow our gastroenterologists to better treat and manage their patients with the disease known as Barrett's esophagus." ... Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pediatric Chronic Cough Linked To Reflux And Allergies Sep 9, 2009
16, 2007) Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little-known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated. (Science Daily)
Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux! Sep 8, 2009
Over the years, I have seen a rise in patients who come to me complaining of Acid Reflux and when examined further are diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. It has now become apparent, through studies and research in the US and India, that people who suffer from acid reflux are likely to be predisposed to carcinoma of the esophagus ... According to a study done by the Department of Gastroenterology, Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital published in 2004, cancer of the esophagus is common in... (India Times, India)
Family life feels closer to normal with son home Sep 5, 2009
An ultrasound in February showed that Logan's esophagus was in two pieces -- it wasn't joined in the middle ... The next day he had his first surgery, in which doctors began the process of fixing his esophagus ... In addition to his unattached esophagus and lack of an anal opening, Logan had three holes in his heart. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Deaths From Unintentional Injuries Increase For Many Groups Sep 4, 2009
14, 2008) The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in the United States increased among both white men and women between 1975 and. (June 27, 2008) Gun-related homicide among young men rose sharply in the United States in recent years even though the nation's overall homicide rate remained flat, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer Sep 3, 2009
TUESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Early-stage cancers of the esophagus can be treated effectively by less invasive, organ-sparing endoscopic therapy, a new study has found. This is good news, as esophageal cancer arising from Barrett's esophagus is increasing in frequency faster than any other cancer in the United States, and 90 percent of patients die within five years of being diagnosed, according to a news release from the Mayo Clinic ... "Traditionally, esophageal cancer patients undergo... (MEDLINEplus)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus Sep 3, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... To the Editor: Shaheen et al. (May 28 issue)1 report on radiofrequency ablation of endoscopically evident, non-nodular, dysplastic Barrett's esophagus as compared with a sham procedure. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Driver who killed 7 to be exhumed Sep 2, 2009
Barbara said the just-released autopsy report found no evidence of chronic alcoholism in Diane Schuler's liver, pancreas, stomach or esophagus. He had previously suggested that diabetes or a lump on her leg could have caused her crash. (AZCentral -- News)
Pregnancy Myths Exposed Sep 1, 2009
Heartburn usually strikes in the third trimester and is due to estrogen causing the esophageal sphincter to relax, which allows stomach acid to splash up into the esophagus. Estrogen appears to be responsible for hair growth in the developing baby. (CBS News)
GERD negatively impacts sleep quality, results in considerable economic burden Sep 1, 2009
It develops when the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications ... Nocturnal acid reflux may be especially damaging because acid exposure is of longer duration and has been associated with complications of esophagitis, including Barrett's esophagus and cancer ... "The drug had the effect of enabling subjects to 'sleep through' reflux events, thereby increasing nocturnal acid exposure. This suggests that hypnotic use by GERD patients could lead... (EurekAlert!)
Family: No signs of heavy drinking in fatal crash Aug 31, 2009
"I have looked at the autopsy, and the pancreas, liver and esophagus were clear," Tom Ruskin, lead investigator and president of CMP Protective and Investigative Group, told CNN. "I've never seen a case like this. No one has seen this woman drunk and we have interviewed over 50 people -- relatives, friends, colleagues and former employees from her company.". The Westchester County medical examiner's office found that Diane Schuler, 36, had a blood alcohol level of. (CNN -- US)
'Your kid ate what?' Aug 30, 2009
If the parent doesn't witness it or no X-ray is taken, the object can sometimes get stuck in the esophagus and sit for weeks or months, eventually eroding through the tissue and invading surrounding tissue, he said. In Evan's case, it was the size of the car that appeared to be the problem. (The Augusta Chronicle)
7 un-fun health milestones and how to survive them Aug 29, 2009
But forget the widespread advice to toss the head back; that actually closes the esophagus, says Cooper White, M.D., a pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital. Instead, have her slide the pill to the back of her mouth, slightly dip her chin toward her chest, and take a sip of water. (CNN -- Health)
Two charged with theft in sale of relatives assets Aug 29, 2009
She fell ill in February 2008 and a doctor removed a cancerous growth from her esophagus. Kuehn took her to the hospital for the outpatient surgery and drove her home. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Stomach Ulcer Pain Treatments Aug 28, 2009
Peptic ulcers are open sores caused by the disintegration of tissue on the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or upper region of the small intestine. Ulcers can cause pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. (Suite101.com)
Comment: A cold corporate hand chills Hot Chips Aug 28, 2009
Now the cold hand of corporate marketing has a firm grip on the esophagus of the electronics industry, controlling what gets said, when it gets said and in what key it is vocalized. Blame the economics. (EETimes)
Indigestion Remedies Aug 27, 2009
Extra pounds can put pressure on the stomach and push acid back up into the esophagus. Certain medications can bother the stomach and should be avoided by people who are experiencing indigestion. (Suite101.com)
Natural Heartburn Cure Aug 26, 2009
Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when acid from the stomach is pushed up into the esophagus. Usually, a soft muscle located at the base of the esophagus, known as the esophageal sphincter, will relax and open so that food and fluids can flow into the stomach ... If the esophageal sphincter becomes abnormally weakened, stomach acid can go up into the esophagus. (Suite101.com)
Daily Drinking May Raise Risk of Several Cancers Aug 25, 2009
Researchers found that among nearly 3,600 Canadian men ages 35 to 70, those who averaged at least a drink per day had higher risks of a number of cancers than men who drank occasionally or not at all -- including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, lungs, pancreas, liver and prostate. When the researchers looked at individual types of alcohol, though, only beer and "spirits" -- and not wine -- were linked to elevated cancer risks. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: A Beer a Day May Raise Risk of Several Cancers Aug 25, 2009
These included cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, lungs, pancreas, liver and prostate. When the researchers looked at individual types of alcohol, though, only beer and "spirits" and not wine were linked to elevated cancer risks. (Fox News)
New laptop helps man talk again Man who risked his life in surgery to be able to eat again gets a gift that gives him a voice again Aug 24, 2009
Doctors told him surgery to rebuild his esophagus might kill him, but Butler persevered. When Joan and Bill Williams read about Butler's determination, they wanted to help. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Toxins in Cigarette Smoke Aug 23, 2009
It's responsible for cancer of the larynx, esophagus and bladder. Exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer and heart disease in non-smokers, as well as respiratory ailments in children. (Suite101.com)
'Miracle' sticks with star Aug 23, 2009
The mixture he had swallowed burned his esophagus nearly to the brink of death. "He's a miracle," Shawanda Bostic said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
What's killing the homeless in Anchorage? Aug 23, 2009
Raven, who has performed 4,000 autopsies in her career, said she's never seen a case of death by turpentine but believes there would be physical signs, including smell and damage to the esophagus or stomach. Homeless deaths are common, she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
