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Leftover embryonic cells connect gastric reflux and cancer

The ultimate source of some cancers is embryonic cells. Research published in the June 24th Cell, a Cell Press publication, traces the precursor of deadly esophageal cancers to leftover embryonic cells found in all adults ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mouse cancer genome unveils genetic errors in human cancers

Scientists who pioneered sequencing the genomes of cancer patients to find novel genetic changes at the root of the disease now have turned their attention to a laboratory workhorse -- a mouse.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows zinc salts offer rapid relief from gastric reflux

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a study that could revolutionize how millions of people are treated for painful gastric acid-related diseases, a team led by Yale School of Medicine researchers has shown that zinc salts offer rapid, prolonged ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 24, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds beta blockers alone more effective for first variceal bleeding

A controlled trial conducted by researchers at the E-DA Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, suggests that a combination of band ligation and nadolol may not be the most effective prophylaxis for first variceal bleeding resulting ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Perioperative chemoradiotherapy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

A research team from China performed a randomized controlled study to evaluate the outcome of preoperative and postoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with local advanced thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Perceived health can predict survival of esophago-gastric cancer

(PhysOrg.com) -- Changes in patients' self-rated quality of life after treatment for esophago-gastric cancer can predict the chances for long-term survival. This is the result researchers at the Swedish medical university ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Mar 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New endoscopic treatment may spare Barrett's esophagus patients from surgery

Early tumor formation in Barrett's esophagus (BE) can be effectively and safely treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), in combination with prior endoscopic removal of visible lesions, according to a new study in Clinical Ga ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma benefit from neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is one of the major malignant diseases worldwide. Surgery alone cannot obtain satisfactory effects in patients with EC. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy has been a hotspot for EC treatment research. ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jan 15, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Minimally invasive treatment found effective for esophageal cancer

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 ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Radio waves erase pre-cancer cells in esophagus

Heat generated by radio waves erases most pre-cancerous cells associated with chronic acid reflux, providing an alternative to surgery or the current wait-and-see approach.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0


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