Barrett's Esophagus News

Covidien Introduces HALO(90)ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett's ... - MarketWatch (press release)



Covidien Introduces HALO(90)ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett's ... 
MarketWatch (press release)
Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition of the lining of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Left untreated, the backward flow of stomach contents such as acid and bile into the esophagus can lead to injury and ...
Covidien Introduces HALO90 ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett's ... SunHerald.com

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Company Says New Optical Imaging Technology Rivals Endoscopy - EndoNurse



Company Says New Optical Imaging Technology Rivals Endoscopy 
EndoNurse
We're continuing to make important progress and this has been an exciting year for us, with 510(k) clearance from the FDA and the initiation of our multi-center clinical trial for the evaluation of Barrett's esophagus." The NvisionVLE Imaging System is ...

 


Will Barrett's esophagus progress to cancer? - KSDK



KSDK 
Will Barrett's esophagus progress to cancer? 
KSDK
By Courtney Gousman St. Louis (KSDK) - If you suffer from heartburn, you may have heard of Barrett's esophagus. Once treated it's a manageable condition, and although it's rare, it could be a sign of something more serious.

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Study: Inflammation Might Impact Reflux to Esophageal Cancer Progression - Becker's ASC Review



Study: Inflammation Might Impact Reflux to Esophageal Cancer Progression 
Becker's ASC Review
"Our research shows that damage to the esophageal lining that can be seen with endoscopy is important in the progression from normal cells to cancer, and Barrett's esophagus is likely to be an intermediate step," said Rune Erichsen, MD, ...

 


GERD-related inflammation may contribute to esophageal cancer risk - Medical Xpress



GERD-related inflammation may contribute to esophageal cancer risk 
Medical Xpress
"Our research shows that damage to the esophageal lining that can be seen with endoscopy is important in the progression from normal cells to cancer, and Barrett's esophagus is likely to be an intermediate step," said Rune Erichsen, MD, ...

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GERD-related inflammation may contribute to esophageal cancer risk - EurekAlert (press release)



GERD-related inflammation may contribute to esophageal cancer risk 
EurekAlert (press release)
"Our research shows that damage to the esophageal lining that can be seen with endoscopy is important in the progression from normal cells to cancer, and Barrett's esophagus is likely to be an intermediate step," said Rune Erichsen, MD, ...

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Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Opens Barrett's Esophagus ... - Becker's Hospital Review



Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Opens Barrett's Esophagus ... 
Becker's Hospital Review
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has announced it has opened a new Barrett's esophagus treatment center, according to a news release. The Jefferson Barrett's Esophagus Treatment Center, located in Philadelphia, is one of only a few ...

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Bile ? not acid ? is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated ... - Science Daily (press release)



Bile ? not acid ? is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated ... 
Science Daily (press release)
But when it comes to Barrett's esophagus, a condition commonly found in people with GERD, acid control may be less important than beating back another bodily fluid -- bile. A new study published in the Annals of Surgery shows that bile -- a digestive ...
GERD a big risk factor for esophageal cancer Fox News

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Surgery to Prevent Esophageal Cancer - dailyRx



Surgery to Prevent Esophageal Cancer 
dailyRx
While treatment for GERD or the precancerous condition known as Barrett's esophagus usually involves acid suppression with several medications, a new surgical device provides a permanent solution to treat advanced cases of heartburn.

 


Guided Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2012 Results - MarketWatch (press release)



Guided Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2012 Results 
MarketWatch (press release)
"Beyond cervical cancer detection we continue to move ahead with our product for Barrett's Esophagus and are currently finalizing plans for a large clinical study at multiple US referral centers, which could begin later this year.

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