Studies have shown endoscopic findings in 80% of asymptomatic patients 7, 8. The most frequent endoscopic findings are hiatal hernia, gastritis, esophagitis, gastroduodenal ulcers and Barrett's ...

Dr. Brett Matthews, DO, a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon, has joined the medical staffs of North Adams ...

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Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the appointment of Brett Matthews, DO, a board certified and fellowship trained ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Results: Hiatal hernia was associated with an increased risk of Barrett's esophagus of any length (odds ratio 3.94; 95% confidence interval 3.02–5.13). Heterogeneity was present (I 2 = 82.03%, P ...

How side sleeping can help with sleep apnea If you sleep on your back, chances are you're a snorer. Snoring can be a problem unto itself, but it’s also a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea —a ...

Levita Magnetics, a company in the forefront of surgical innovation, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the use of its Magnetic Surgical ...

FDA Expands Indication for Levita Magnetics' Magnetic Surgical System with MARS® for Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Hiatal Hernia Repair Provided by PR Newswire Jun 18, 2025, 5:58:00 AM ...

The MARS platform is FDA-approved for gallbladder, bariatric, prostate, colorectal, and now hiatal hernia procedures. SOURCE Levita Magnetics MENAFN18062025003732001241ID1109690733 Legal Disclaimer: ...

The FDA granted 510 (k) clearance for its Magnetic Surgical System (MSS), combined with MARS, in bariatric and hiatal hernia repair.