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  Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a special light treatment that affects cells that are directly exposed.

  What is Photodynamic Therapy and What Conditions Does it Treat?

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on January 3, 2012 - 6:22pm
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  What is Barrett’s Esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus develops when the lining of the esophagus changes to resemble the lining of the intestine.

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  Barrett’s Esophagus: Facts, Symptoms and Treatments

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on November 17, 2011 - 12:17pm
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  It turns out, the originating source of some cancers is leftover embryonic cells found in every adult.

  Leftover Embryonic Cells Connect Gastric Reflux and Cancer

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on July 19, 2011 - 4:47am
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  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition of the digestive system. While GERD is slightly more common in women, it is significantly more serious for men.

  GERD in Men Could Lead to Esophageal Cancer

  By Denise DeWitt HERWriter on June 30, 2011 - 12:03am
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  Dateline: March 24, 2011. It is now six days since I had my surgery to stop the acid in my stomach from building back up into my esophagus.

  My Personal Experience with LS Nissen Fundoplication Surgery

  By Ann Butenas on March 24, 2011 - 1:57pm
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  It was the strangest thing. It just hit me out of the blue one day roughly four years ago.

  My Initial Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus: How Would This Affect My Life?

  Impacted 3 Lives By Ann Butenas on March 22, 2011 - 11:24am
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  Fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids have long been encouraged by doctors as supplements to support heart and joint health, among other benefits. But the supplements have a dark side.

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  Fish Oil May Be Dangerous for Some People

  Impacted 4 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on January 20, 2011 - 9:08am
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  In the current issue of "Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology", R.E. Pouw and colleagues authored a report on the efficiency of combining radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic ...

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  New Procedure to Treat Barrett's Esophagus

  Impacted 1 Lives By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on March 31, 2010 - 7:49am
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  Barrett's esophagus is an acquired disorder characterized by changes in the color and the composition of the cell lining of the lower esophagus. It is associated with gastroesophageal ...

  Barrett's Esophagus: An Overview

  Impacted 1 Lives By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on January 6, 2010 - 6:42am