Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new ...

Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. The tissues of ...

Upper GI bleeds occur when part of the upper digestive tract becomes injured or inflamed. A GI bleed is a symptom of another disorder rather than a health condition in itself.

Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive tract, such as the stomach or esophagus, and may indicate serious conditions like ulcers, internal bleeding, or stomach cancer.

An upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy are similar procedures that are done to look at either end of the digestive tract. The preparation includes fasting and may also include taking laxatives to ...

Now, Japanese researchers report the development of another weapon: Linked Color Imaging (LCI), a novel endoscopic technique that improves detection of cancer by viewing the upper digestive tract ...

Linked Color Imaging Focused on Neoplasm Detection in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2020; DOI: 10.7326/M19-2561 ...

"Dogs that come into our clinic with signs of respiratory disease, such as coughing or difficulty breathing, may often have issues in their upper aero-digestive tract," explained study author Dr ...

Daily probiotic use correlated with a reduction in upper respiratory tract infection symptoms among overweight individuals, according to a presentation Digestive Disease Week. “There's been a ...

These malignancies can develop anywhere along the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the rectum, as well as in accessory organs like the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.

Effect of Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract on Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation. JAMA, 2022; DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.17927 ...