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Researchers find how some guts are better than others at energy absorptio
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
According to recent studies from the University of Copenhagen, some Danes may have a different background of gut microorganisms than other Danes, which allows them to, on average, absorb more energy from meals. The study contributes to our knowledge of why some individuals, although eating s
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Study identifies genetic changes in patients who develop esophageal cancer
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Seattle (Washington) [US], April 28 (ANI): According to a new study, genetic changes in Barrett's oesophagus (BE) cells signal oesophagal cancer that can be detected many years before cancer develops.
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Delhi hospital completes 375 Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy procedures for Ac
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Achalasia Cardia is a debilitating disease that affects the food pipe, also called the esophagus. A recent advancement called POEM or Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) has dramatically improved the treatment outcomes of this complex disorder.
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Exercise to be prescribed like medicine to cancer patients: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Exercise not only treats and prevents many forms of heart disease but is also highly beneficial for the people living with and beyond cancer, suggests a study.
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Swallowing button batteries can damage stomach lining in kids
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): Swallowing the button battery could damage the lining of the stomach in children. Therefore, researchers suggested going for endoscopic removal even if the child shows no symptoms or the battery has passed safely through the esophagus.
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Medica Superspecialty Hospital inserts stent in a boy's food pipe
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Jan 30 (ANI-BusinessWire India): A 10-year old boy consumed sulphuric acid instead of cold drink by mistake. His esophagus, in other words, the food pipe, a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, was burnt by the acid. He was unable
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