Latest Esophageal cancer Stories

Acid reflux cure found in new holistic remedy e-book that is written by an ex-heartburn sufferer. Nutritionist Jeff Martin authored his new holistic remedy e-book to help those suffering from acid reflux and heartburn systems to find a cure without medical treatment. Albany, New York (PRWEB) September 02, 2012 Acid reflux is a condition that an estimated 72 percent of the population struggles with each year. While those that do not have this condition may not understand it, those that do...

Common, but as yet unidentified factor, behind sudden surge in cases around the world A global assessment of the oesophageal adenocarcinoma epidemic The global "epidemic" of one type of gullet cancer (adenocarcinoma) seems to have started in the UK during the 1950s, sparked by some as yet unknown, but common, factor, suggests research published online in Gut. There are two distinct types of gullet (oesophageal) cancer—squamous and adenocarcinoma, the latter typically affecting the...

DANVILLE, Pa., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Health Secretary Dr. Eli N. Avila today presented nearly $4 million in Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program, or CURE, grants to support two research projects focused on esophageal cancer treatment and advancing detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The CURE program funds health research with the purpose of discovering new scientific knowledge to help improve the health of all Pennsylvanians....

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EndoStim B.V. announced today CE Mark approval of its LES Stimulation System for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120816/CG58802LOGO) The EndoStim system uses low energy electrical pulses to strengthen a weak or dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle which is the underlying cause of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux....

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports Taking a daily dose of aspirin can help fight off stomach, esophageal or colorectal cancer, claims a new study published in the latest edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. In a study of more than 100,000 healthy individuals who were placed on a daily low-dose aspirin regiment, researchers with the American Cancer Society in Atlanta discovered that the painkilling drug can reduce the risk of developing cancer and slow the spread of...

GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A meta-analysis published in the August issue of Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques provides comprehensive outcomes analysis of patients who received Stretta therapy for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Stretta is a minimally invasive treatment for GERD sufferers who do not respond well to medical management. Stretta uses low temperature radiofrequency energy to remodel tissue in the lower...

The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the severe side effects of the drug Fosamax, has learned that researchers have found a link between the drug and cancer of the esophagus. New York (PRWEB) July 17, 2012 A study recently presented to the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting concludes that the drug alendronate—sold under the brand name Fosamax—is likely linked to cancer of the esophagus. According to the study’s...

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Biologics, Inc., a bio-pharmaceutical technology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies for oncology and rare diseases and European-based INTERmedic, a medical laser and light technology company, announced a global manufacturing and distribution agreement of INTERmedic's latest photodynamic therapy (PDT) laser for exclusive use with Pinnacle's PHOTOFRIN ® (porfimer sodium) for injection. PDT is a two-step...

A six-food elimination diet significantly improves symptoms in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. In EoE, eosinophils and other inflammatory cells cause inflammation of the esophagus in response to an allergic stimulus. Previously thought to be a rare disease, EoE has become one of the most common causes for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), heartburn and the...

Imaging with PET/CTresults in significant effect on patient management For those with esophageal cancer, initialstaging of the disease is of particular importance as it determines whether to opt for a curative treatment or palliative treatment. Research presented in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine shows that physicians using positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) can discern incremental staging information about the cancer, which can significantly...