Aim: To investigate if esophageal varices can be evaluated using external contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Levovist and coded harmonic angio (CHA). Methods: Subjects were six healthy adult ...

Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

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An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Listen to a short summary Read by Sharon R. Your browser does not support the audio element.Annabel Guillén was already an ...

First steps towards national screening for Barrett's esophagus Date: October 30, 2024 Source: Flinders University Summary: New research is exploring low-cost, non-invasive ways to diagnose Barrett ...

The location of abdominal pain (e.g., lower right-sided pain or upper middle) helps to diagnose specific forms of IBD. What inflammatory bowel disease pain feels like (cramping or sudden pain after ...

Although I've been enjoying experimenting with Visual Intelligence so far, I feel like it would be far more useful when traveling. Being able to just point my iPhone at a landmark, store or ...

I’ve told him I’m at a breaking point; I’ve been honest our entire relationship about wanting a commitment, and his continual kicking of the can down the road feels like endless rejection.