The swallowing evaluation included information from the oral (preparatory and transport), pharyngeal, and esophageal phases. Key points assessed included lip closure, bolus retention, bolus propulsion ...

The clinical practice update offers 12 “best practice advice” statements on POEM to treat achalasia and other esophageal ...

Higher PPI dosages improve outcomes in those with gastroesophageal disease, but it is unclear whether twice-daily dosing is more effective.

There are a number of limitations to the current study. A power calculation was not performed prior to beginning data collection. The decision to include 50 patients in each arm was based on ...

Review on Upper Digestive Surgery—Oesophagus, Stomach and Small Intestine. Edited by TV Taylor, A Watson, RCN Williamson (Pp 1112; illustrated; £180.00). Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1999. ISBN 0702 ...

Background—The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus and gastric cardia is increasing rapidly. Barrett’s oesophagus is the major risk factor. Intestinal metaplasia at the squamocolumnar ...

A winter freeze warning was placed over the majority of Oregon to last through Wednesday morning, with temperatures predicted to drop below zero.