Background and Aim: Barrett's metaplasia is a premalign condition which plays a pivotal role in the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. It is considered a complication of chronic ...

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ‘acid reflux’ as it is more commonly called, is the medical way of describing ...

THERE IS A PRECURSOR CONDITION CALLED BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS. UNFORTUNATELY, IT DOESN’T CAUSE ANY SYMPTOMS. BUT IF WE CAN DETECT THAT, THAT CONDITION, IT CAN BE TREATED, IT CAN BE ELIMINATED.

(JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery) A novel laboratory test could help predict which cases of Barrett's esophagus will develop ... A new study suggests diet is the driving force behind ...

Barrett's esophagus is associated with a 30–40-fold increase in risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Animal studies suggest that high iron intake and elevated body iron stores enhance risk of ...