Dr. Wilson Tsai and Dr. Jason Samarasena discuss how Cellvizio functions as an adjunct tool for gastroenterology and surgery, with demonstrated utility and versatility to address key clinical challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
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April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Increasing public understanding and the risk factors of this dangerous disease
Walnut Creek, CA, April 10, 2018: April is esophageal cancer awareness month, helping to draw attention to a particularly deadly and rapidly growing form of cancer. Esophageal cancer is cancer that forms in the esophagus, the approximate 10-inch long tube that passes food from the mouth to the stomach. There are 2 typ...
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Group Pushes for FDA Warnings on Acid Reflux Medications
By Denise Dador
Tuesday, May 02, 2017 11:02PM
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A group in Southern California said many people suffering from acid reflux are unaware it can cause cancer, and those who do know may believe over-the-counter heartburn medications reduce their risk of developing cancer.
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The importance of detecting Barrett’s esophagus early
Barrett’s esophagus (BE), a term that just a few decades ago was relatively unknown or unheard of. Today, if you are one of the 20% in the United States suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn, then you may have heard of the term Barrett’s esophagus. What is it? Why is it important to understand it? How can you detect it and treat it?
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Study Examines the Silent Side Effects of Heartburn Medications
A new study has found that half of the people who developed kidney damage from prescription heartburn medications showed no obvious warning signs.
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BAY AREA PEOPLE Esophageal Cancer Detection
Co-Director of Thoracic's at John Muir, Dr. Wilson Tsai, demonstrates the new technology that could find esophageal cancer sooner
Source: BAY AREA PEOPLE Esophageal Cancer Detection as seen on KTVU Fox 2
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April: Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, Stop It Before It Starts
By Dr. David Limauro | Posted: Monday, April 4, 2016 12:06 pm
AL Pitt Gastro
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The Importance of a Full Workup for GERD Patients
Dr. Tsai reviews the various tests that chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sufferers can take to determine the root cause of their symptoms.
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Tony D.
As a kid growing up, starting at the age of 9 in 1980, I started to get this burning sensation in my chest and throat. I thought it was normal. I remember telling my Dad about it and he gave me Rolaids. Interestingly, he seemed always to have Rolaids on him. Thinking back, he probably suffered from recurring heartburn as well.
I would get heartburn at least twice a week, every week and this con...
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Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease shares genetic background with esophageal adenocarcinoma and Barrett’s esophagus
Puya Gharahkhani1,* Joyce Tung3, David Hinds3, Aniket Mishra1,4 Barrett's and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Consortium (BEACON), Thomas L. Vaughan5, David C. Whiteman2 and Stuart MacGregor1 on behalf of the BEACON study investigators
Author Affiliations
1Statistical Genetics Laboratory
2Cancer Control, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia
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